dwelt, in rear, switched right and headway over 1f out, stayed on to go 3rd inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong
held up, headway over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
soon outpaced, switched right over 2f out, headway soon after, chased leader over 1f out, led inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out
held up, headway 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden halfway, soon weakened
tracked leader, led over 2f out, soon ridden, edged right and headed inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden and weakened 2f out
led, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
NOMOREBLONDES has our nomination in the opener with Thoughtsofstardom and The Tatling respected as dangers. Paul Midgeley's horses have come back into form and Nomoreblondes finally went in last time out after catching the eye in a couple of handicaps earlier in the season. Traditionally he has needed a few runs to get going and it would be no surprise to see a follow up. Thoughtsofstardom is probably more well known on the all-weather but has shaped up slightly better on the turf of late. It will be interesting to see how he gets on for a first ride under amateur handling. The Tatling still relishes racing at his advanced years. His rider knows him well and he is sure to run his race. Town House is sure to blaze the trail though is invariably vulnerable to a finisher. Magical Speedfit is extremely quirky and may have made more appeal at a much more esoteric track. Short Cut is exposed as modest though Ian Williams has gone to the trouble of booking one of the leading lady riders in the North. Timber Treasure continues his transistion from middle distance performer to sprinter while Methaaly would have solid claims if he was able to avoid some of the tardy starts that have accompanied his recent outings at the racecourse. Nomoreblondes has the most taking profile on this occasion.
The Tatling (IRE) 16-1 (9-9) Towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on, 4th of 12, 2 3/4l behind Cape Royal (9-11) at Ripon 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Nomoreblondes 11-1 (9-7) Made all, ridden inside final furlong, kept on well, won at Catterick 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gf beating Wicked Wilma (9-0) by 2 1/4l, 10 ran.
Magical Speedfit (IRE) 7-2 (9-12) Chased leaders, hard driven and effort well over 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 8, 2 3/4l behind Avrilo (8-12) at Brighton 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in May.
Methaaly (IRE) 12-1 (8-7) Behind, headway approaching final furlong, stayed on well, nearest finish, 3rd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Ryan Style (9-6) at Ayr 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Timber Treasure (USA) 3-1fav (9-2) Behind and outpaced, headway over 1f out, soon ridden, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 2l behind Bosun Breese (9-5) at Haydock 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Thoughtsofstardom 8-1 (8-11) Held up in 6th, headway over 1f out, ran on to take 3rd near finish, 3rd of 8, 3l behind Grudge (9-13) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Sam's Cross (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened quickly over 2f out, last of 6, 25l behind Obe Gold (9-6) at Lingfield 6f sell stks (6) pol in Dec.
Fromsong (IRE) 3-1 (8-7) Tracked leaders, ridden inside final furlong, one pace, 3rd of 6, 4l behind Misaro (8-13) at Kempton 5f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Apr.
Short Cut 5-1 (8-9) Held up towards rear, pulled hard, headway 3f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 2 1/2l behind Feet Of Fury (8-10) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Town House 33-1 (8-9) Led on rail, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Avrilo (9-7) at Lingfield 5f fll hcp (5) gf.
