led after 1f, headed over 2f out, soon short of room and weakened
behind, headway over 1f out, hard ridden and stayed on strongly closing stages
held up, headway over 3f out, every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
led 1f, tracked leaders, led and edged right over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, weakened
held up in touch, not clear run over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up, took strong hold, never on terms
behind, headway over 5f out, not clear run over 4f out, stayed on to lead inside final furlong
mid-division, not clear run over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
dwelt, behind, shaken up and headway approaching final furlong, never nearer
chased leaders over 6f
mid-division, headway over 3f ut, led inside final furlong, soon headed, kept on same pace
tracked leader, driven to challenge over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
Young Kate can get losses back at the expense of Three Ships, Mad and Parsley's Return to name but three. This race is a bit better than the first, with a bit more solid form to work on, and we rely on the consistent Young Kate to bring home the bacon. Having been touched off a couple of times earlier, John Best's filly gained due reward when scoring at Wolverhampton in October, and has gone close in two subsequent efforts, most recently over a mile here 16 days ago when she travelled like a winner throughout, but was caught near the finish. She has only tried 10 furlongs once before, when well beaten at Folkestone, but she is stronger now, and hopes are high that she can last out and gain compensation for that recent narrow defeat. Three Ships was in great form over hurdles during the summer, and was produced fit enough to open his Flat account at Wolverhampton last week. He prefers a faster surface so will be kept to the Polytrack until going back over timber, and should run well without being good enough to give weight to the selection. Mad was successful over a mile here 12 months ago but has been difficult to place in many subsequent visits. He was fancied last time though and was not beaten far at the finish, so may be involved again, while of the rest, Parsley's Return is worth a mention, having also won here in the past. Overall though, it is Young Kate that boasts the best claims.
Three Ships 8-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on, won at W'hampton 1m 1f Stks (41-45) (7) pol in Nov beating Dara Mac (9-5) by a nk, 11 ran.
Hiawatha (IRE) 5-1fav (9-5) Mid-division, ridden and headway well over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong, 6th of 11, 4l behind Three Ships (9-4) at W'hampton 1m 1f Stks (41-45) (7) pol in Nov.
Fantasy Crusader 5-1 (8-9) Always behind, 10th of 13, 15l behind Topton (8-10) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-50 (6) pol in Nov.
Mythical Charm 8-1 (9-4) Held up in rear, no chance when not clear run briefly 3f out, 11th of 14, 9l behind My Lilli (9-2) at Lingfield 1m 2f stk (7) pol in Nov.
Glenviews Oldport (USA) 6-1 (9-0) Behind, not clear run over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on, nearest finish, 4th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Three Ships (9-4) at W'hampton 1m 1f Stks (41-45) (7) pol in Nov.
Mad 11-8fav (9-1) Chased leaders, led 2f out, headed inside final furlong, not quicken, 3rd of 14, 1/2l behind My Lilli (9-2) at Lingfield 1m 2f stk (7) pol in Nov.
Ten Cents 6-1 (8-5) Tracked leader 6f, 8th of 11, 12l behind Samson Quest (8-10) at Lingfield 1m sll (6) pol in Sept.
Young Kate 2-1fav (8-5) Tracked leaders, led inside final furlong, headed near finish, 2nd of 12, 1/2l behind Homebred Star (8-7) at Lingfield 1m stk (7) pol in Nov.
