held up in rear, some headway 2 out, never dangerous
always behind
midfield, headway under pressure 4 out, chased leaders next, weakened before last
chased leaders, effort after 3 out, weakened before last
tracked leaders, lost place before 3 out
prominent, led 4 out, mistake 2 out, soon hard pressed, all out, held on gamely
held up in rear, headway 3 out, chased leaders next, weakened flat
chased leaders, every chance from 2 out, all out, no extra close home
held up towards rear when fell 1st
midfield, headway 6th, weakened 4 out, behind when pulled up before last
led, hit 2nd, headed 5th, led again next, headed 4 out, weakened after next
midfield, headway 4 out, chased leaders next, weakened 2 out
chased leaders, led 5th, headed next, weakened before 4 out
Quick Brew is a consistent sort and has place claims again. Catchin Time has been making hay in lesser company and seeks a four-timer, though has another career-high mark to defy. Both of Discoverie's victories have come at Sedgefield and he looked to be in the handicapper's grip here last time. BALLYVOQUE (NAP) had Fantasy King and Gurkha Brave behind when second over 2m4f at Musselburgh in December. He's run well here over longer trips in his last two starts and will appreciate today's quicker surface so gets the vote.
Fantasy King 8-1 (11-8) Towards rear, never dangerous, pulled up, in a race won by Uisge Beatha (11-4) at Musselburgh 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-120 (4) gs in Jan, 11 ran.
Blackwater King (IRE) 7-2fav (11-8) Held up in rear, took keen hold, mistake 5th, headway before 4 out, weakened before 3 out, last of 6, 40l behind Aye Well (11-4) at Wetherby 2m hcp chs 0-120 (4) gd in Feb.
Quick Brew 11-1 (10-11) Held up behind, headway before 3 out, kept on to take 3rd place run-in, 3rd of 10, 2 3/4l behind Rock A Doodle Doo (11-6) at Wetherby 2m hcp hdl 0-120 (4) gd in Mar.
Super Collider 40-1 (11-2) Mid-division, ridden after last (usual 3 out), kept on same pace, never on terms, 7th of 14, 11l behind Hunters Belt (11-4) at Kelso 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs in Mar.
Star Date (IRE) 12-1 (10-6) Chased leaders until 6th, soon weakened, pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Silver Duke (10-7) at Musselburgh 2m hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gd in Feb, 10 ran.
Gurkha Brave (IRE) 9-1 (10-10) Held up mid-division, headway before 3 out, ridden and no extra run-in, 9th of 13, 9l behind Waltz Darling (11-6) at Musselburgh 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gd in Dec.
Politeness (FR) 6-4fav (11-0) Held up in touch, headway 3 out, soon ridden to challenge, weakened before last, 3rd of 5, 12l behind City Line (11-1) at Perth 2m hcp hdl 0-120 (4) gf in Jul.
Ballyvoque (IRE) 4-1 (11-3) Mid-division, chased leaders last (usual 3 out), effort bypassing omitted 2 out, soon ridden, kept on same pace, no impression final furlong, 4th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Hunters Belt (11-4) at Kelso 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs in Mar.
Catchin Time (IRE) 8-11fav (11-11) Raced wide, held up in last pair, headway into 3rd at 4th, 2nd 5th, led 3 oput, clear before 2 out, hit 2 out, ridden between last 2, eased towards finish, won at Lingfield 2m hcp hdl 0-100 (5) hvy in Feb beating Mrs Burbidge (10-1) by 1 1/4l, 5 ran.
No Such Number 80-1 (11-1) Mid-division on outside, driven and lost place 3 out, weakened before next, tailed off, 9th of 11, well behind Captain Brown (11-3) at Kelso 2m hcp hdl 0-120 (4) gs in Mar.
Slipper Satin (IRE) 9-1 (10-12) Disputed lead from 2nd until ridden 2 out, weakened next, 7th of 9, 21l behind Quiet Candid (11-9) at Market Rasen 2m 1f mrs hcp hdl 0-120 (4) gd in Mar.
Beidh Tine Anseo (IRE) 16-1 (11-2) Mid-division, pushed along before 3 out, soon weakened, 6th of 11, 24l behind Beatabout The Bush (11-0) at Wetherby 2m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gs in Jan.
Discoverie 10-1 (9-11) Led to 1st, tracked leader, driven 4 out, soon ridden, lost place after next, stayed on to take modest 3rd flat, no chance with front pair, 3rd of 11, 14l behind Captain Brown (11-3) at Kelso 2m hcp hdl 0-120 (4) gs in Mar.
