tracked leaders, lost place 7f out, soon ridden along, rallied over 1f out, no impression
mid-division, headway 7f out, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out
soon led, headed 5f out, weakened over 3f out, tailed off
always towards rear
slowly into stride, held up towards rear, headway over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, headway over 3f out, led over 1f out, clear inside final furlong, comfortably
led early, tracked leader, led again 5f out, edged left over 2f out, headed over 1f out, stayed on same pace
mid-division, headway 6f out, weakened over 1f out
held up towards rear, ridden over 4f out, never in contention
tracked leaders, ridden to take 2nd 4f out, kept on same pace from 2f out
None of these inspire confidence though STRIKEMASTER scored over C&D at this time last year and drops down a grade here. It could be his turn today. Sweet Fairnando opened her account over 1m6f at Redcar last time though she's been raised 8lb for that success while Hoar Frost went close at Wolverhampton recently and Geanie Mac won a seller over today's trip at Catterick last month. Petella is getting no closer despite slipping down the weights but this looks easier than her recent tasks.
Petella 6-1 (9-11) Held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 9, 7l behind Maid Of Meft (9-10) at Pontefract 2m 1f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Aug.
Soprano (GER) 9-1 (9-12) Held up in rear, behind over 3f out, no impression, 10th of 16, 32l behind Bandanaman (10-2) at Carlisle 2m 1f ldy hcp 0-65 (6) sft in Aug.
Jim Tango (FR) 28-1 (9-5) Always behind, 8th of 12, 12l behind Dr Finley (9-4) at Thirsk 2m hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Aug.
Strikemaster (IRE) 20-1 (8-4) Towards rear, headway on outsoide over 1f out, plugged on inside final furlong, never a threat, 7th of 13, 5l behind Come Here Yew (9-0) at Newcastle 2m hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jul.
Shisha Threesixty (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) Held up 5th and last, chased leading pair 4f out, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace, no impression, 3rd of 6, 3 1/2l behind Forrest Flyer (9-7) at Ayr 1m 7f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Aug.
Grand Art (IRE) 25-1 (8-11) Mid-division, headway under pressure over 2f out, never troubled leaders, 4th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Dr Finley (9-4) at Thirsk 2m hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Aug.
Geanie Mac (IRE) 2-1fav (8-12) Tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, one pace, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 7, 9l behind Navajo Charm (8-7) at Goodwood 1m 3f 3yo sll (4) gs in Aug.
Sweet Fairnando 11-2 (8-11) Mid-division, headway 4f out, driven to lead over 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on well final furlong, won at Redcar 1m 6f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Aug beating Vexillum (9-6) by 2 1/4l, 12 ran.
Hoar Frost 15-2 (8-9) Held up behind in touch, headway 6f out, chased leading pair over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong to press winner towards finish, just held, 2nd of 6, 1/2l behind Corvette (9-10) at Wolverhampton 2m app hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Aug.
Erycina (IRE) 50-1 (8-13) Towards rear, ridden over 4f out, never dangerous, 5th of 8, 17l behind Dr Irv (8-0) at Redcar 1m 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Aug.
Nay Secret 11-4 (8-5) Held up in 4th, outpaced and dropped to rear 4f out, kept on under pressure to regain 4th 1f out, no chance with leaders, 4th of 6, 7l behind Forrest Flyer (9-7) at Ayr 1m 7f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Aug.
