towards rear and outpaced, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous
tracked leaders, one pace and no impression from 2f out
tracked winner, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on and no impression
dwelt, in rear, kept on from over 1f out, no impression
held up mid-division, ridden over 1f out, no impression
made all, quickened clear over 1f out, eased towards finish
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Eastern Racer and THIRD TIME LUCKY both have an official rating of 77. Brian Ellison's gelding was only beaten half-a-length at Thirsk on his final start last year and Tom Marquand takes off 7lb but all of his form is over sprint distances whereas Richard Fahey's grey was second over this track and trip in September and is likely to stay further this season. Go Dan Go never really threatened in three runs last year and is now qualified handicaps but newcomers Lopes Dancer and Niqnaaqpaadiwaaq are worth monitoring for any market support.
Star For Life (USA) 33-1 (9-3) Held up in last, struggling over 3f out, 10th of 11, 26l behind Arch Villain (9-3) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Oct '12.
Eastern Racer (IRE) 20-1 (9-1) Chased leaders in 4th, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, kept on and headed towards finish, 2nd of 8, 1/2l behind Twilight Son (9-5) at Thirsk 6f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Sep.
Go Dan Go (IRE) 22-1 (8-12) In rear, headway on outer 5f out, in touch, effort 2f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 7, 6l behind Royal Regent (9-0) at Ayr 1m 2yo mdn (4) sft in Oct.
Lopes Dancer (IRE) Lope De Vega gelding out of Ballet Dancer.
Niqnaaqpaadiwaaq Aqlaam gelding out of Aswaaq.
Third Time Lucky (IRE) 15-8fav (9-0) Raced wide, close up, effort to press winner when hung right over 1f out, ridden and ran on, 2nd of 6, 1 1/4l behind Swift Approval (9-5) at Musselburgh 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Sep.
Penny Boo (IRE) 15-2 (8-7) Dwelt, soon pushed along, outpaced after 2f and behind, last of 8, 26l behind Play Nicely (8-12) at Southwell 7f mdn stks (5) fbs in Mar.