mid-division, headway 4f out, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, soon no impression. weakened inside final furlong
held up in rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed on under pressure to lead inside final furlong
behind, ridden over 2f out, kept on under pressure from over 1f out, never nearer
close up on outside, carried wide halfway, ridden and lost place 3f out, soon beaten
in touch, joined leader halfway, ridden over 2f out, soon lost place, weakened final furlong
with leader, hung right and lost place halfway, lost touch over 6f out, tailed off
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
raced keenly, tracked leaders, outpaced 3f out, soon ridden and weakened
Not a race to be dogmatic about and CHICAGO OUTFIT is the selection in the finale with Flying Feathers and Manitoba as alternatives. A 90 000 guineas purchase at the sales; his family include the useful chaser, Storm Damage. Well backed in a similar event on debut - there was enough there to suggest that he is worth persevering with following a short absence. Flying Feathers is a likeable mare. From the family of Grange Brake, she will make an impact over further. Manitoba has had more experience than most. A couple of placed efforts at Market Rasen help to set the standard. Ten Ace is closely related on the dam side to Grand National regular, Forest Gunner, so one circuit will be plenty short enough! Cherish Witches is related to a number of European flat performers. George Foster has had a good season with his limited team of flat campaigners so the market should be closely watched. Sutton has the services of leading point-to-point rider, Jake Greenall. He is a near relation to the former Peter Beaumont inmate, Beggars Banquet, who was capable of winning in bumpers during his career. Corky Dancer's mother was a really decent hurdler on her day and if any of those genes have been passed through, he could be useful. Chicago Outfit gets the nod.
Chicago Outfit (IRE) 7-2fav (10-11) Mid-division, every chance over 2f out, ridden and weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 14, 11l behind Storm Brig (10-11) at Kelso 2m mdn NH flat (6) gd in Mar.
Corky Dancer Groom Dancer gelding out of Cita Verda.
Manitoba 15-2 (11-0) Held up, pushed along over 5f out, soon weakened, 9th of 12, 24l behind Seraglio (10-6) at Market Rasen 2m 1f NH flat (6) gs in Aug.
Sutton (IRE) Zagreb gelding out of Jennylee.
Ten Ace Karinga Bay gelding out of Dolly Duff.
Warnell View 22-1 (11-2) Towards rear, lost touch halfway, 9th of 10, well behind Copper Sound (10-4) at Hexham 2m NH flat (6) hvy in Apr '08.
What A Steel (IRE) 28-1 (10-13) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, kept on same pace final 2f, never on terms, 5th of 12, 15l behind Regain Du Charbonneau (11-3) at Market Rasen 2m 1f NH flat (6) gd in Aug.
Cherish Witches Accondy mare out of First Fastnet.
Finellas Fortune 28-1 (10-1) In touch, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 12, 13l behind Seraglio (10-6) at Market Rasen 2m 1f NH flat (6) gs in Aug.
Flying Feathers (IRE) 25-1 (10-7) Held up towards rear, headway 6f out, chased 3f out, edged left 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 16, 1/2l behind Line Tzigane (10-5) at Uttoxeter 2m NH flat (6) gs in Jul.
