held up in touch, headway and effort 2 out, ridden after last, kept on under pressure flat
blundered and dropped rear 2nd, soon lost touch, tailed off when blundered 10th, pulled up before next
led, ridden and headed after last, kept on same pace under pressure flat
tracked leader, disputed lead 4 out, lost place before 2 out, soon outpaced, ridden and headway flat, rallied to lead towards finish
tracked leaders, blundered and reminders 8th, lost place next, behind and struggling 11th, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
held up, hit 4 out, headway when blundered 2 out, ridden and outpaced 2 out, stayed on under pressure to lead flat, kept on until headed and no extra towards finish
held up in touch, smooth headway to go second before 2 out, driven to lead after last, soon ridden, headed flat, kept on same pace
Nonrunner
Nonrunner
SUPER BABY is the selection with Getinbybutonlyjust and Manadam worthy of inclusion on our shortlist. James Ewart had a good season last term but the local handler will be hoping for a breakthrough into the big league and this gelding can take home first prize here. A winner in March; he sets a stiff standard for the rest. Getinbybutonlyjust represents a yard in form. The suspicion is that fast ground and this shorter trip could be against his interests. Manadam has struggled since joining Lucinda Russell. He is back to a winning mark this afternoon. Woody Valentine appears a reformed character these days having apparently lost the plot for a few years. Nile Moon is a course and distance winner so has to be respected as such. Snowy is much better with plenty of give underfoot. Sierra Peak did not show much for Jessica Harrington in Ireland though has got much closer to winning since joining Martin Todhunter. Super Baby appears the best option.
Woody Valentine (USA) 12-1 (11-6) Mid-division, headway approaching 5th, jumped slowly next, no much room briefly on inside after 2f out, switched right over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong to lead last strides, won at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in Sep beating Astral Charmer (10-5) by nk, 16 ran.
Manadam (FR) 4-1 (11-9) Mid-division, hit 3rd and blundered 13th, soon beaten, 5th of 7, well behind Justwhateverulike (10-10) at Kelso 3m 1f hcp chs 0-120 (3) gd in Apr.
Nile Moon (IRE) 11-1 (11-8) Chased leader, led briefly approaching 5th, ridden after 3 out, soon weakened, 7th of 10, well behind Reel Charmer (11-1) at Cartmel 2m 5f hcp chs 0-120 (3) hvy in Aug.
Snowy (IRE) 11-2 (11-4) In touch, pushed along 13th, soon lost place, tailed off when pulled up before last, in a race won by Esme Rides A Gaine (10-0) at Hexham 3m 1f hcp ch 0-110 (4) gd in Jun, 14 ran.
Sierra Peak (IRE) 7-1 (11-12) Led, ridden approaching 2 out, headed approaching last, kept on flat, 2nd of 8, 2l behind Burgess Hill (11-5) at Perth 2m 4f nov hcp chs 0-100 (4) gs in Jul.
Dawn Ride (IRE) 8-1 (11-1) Held up, well behind when pulled up before 9th, in a race won by Our Jim (11-2) at Wetherby 3m 1f hcp chs 0-115 (4) gs in May, 8 ran.
Andy Anshan (IRE) 15-2 (11-8) Always towards rear, 8th of 10, 46l behind Justwhateverulike (11-5) at Sedgefield 2m hcp chs 0-105 (4) sft in Dec.
Super Baby (FR) 11-4 (11-3) Led, ridden and headed approaching last, driven to lead again close home, won at Kelso 2m 1f nov hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd in Mar beating First Boy (11-0) by 1/2l, 7 ran.
Getinbybutonlyjust 3-1fav (11-5) Chased leaders, ridden after last, went 2nd over 1f out, stayed on to lead towards finish, won at Cartmel 3m 2f hcp 0-100 (4) hvy in Aug beating Stoneriggs Merc (10-8) by 5l, 10 ran.
Seek The Truth (IRE) 12-1 (9-11) Prominent, led 10th, ridden and headed last, one pace flat, 3rd of 12, 8l behind Ngong Hills (10-8) at Perth 3m hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd in May.
