made all, ridden over 1f out, ran on well, never in any danger
tracked winner over 1f, remained prominent, chased winner again over 3f out until ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
soon chasing leaders, weakened 3f out
towards rear, pushed along over 4f out, well behind final 3f
slowly into stride, in rear, tailed off final 3f
slowly away, recovered into mid-division after 2f, headway over 2f out, went 3rd well over 1f out, no impression
pulled hard, chased winner over 5f out until over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, tailed off
mid-division, pushed along 5f out, well beaten final 3f
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, well beaten final 3f
slowly into stride, held up in rear, pushed along 4f out, well beaten final 3f
chased leaders, pushed along over 3f out, chased winner over 2f out, ridden and edged right over 1f out, no impression final furlong
This looks a good opportunity for DURHAM REFLECTION who is taken to get the better of Gentle Beat and Orpen Arms. The selection has been in fair form and he ran quite well in a competitive handicap at Redcar last time. He is dropped in grade and that might be enough to see him get his head in front for the first time at the seventh attempt. Gentle Beat is another eased in grade but he was very disappointing last time and he has yet to prove his effectiveness over this trip. Orpen Arms finished behind our selection last time and it is hard to see her turning the tables today. Empressofboogie is having only her third run and it is interesting to see that connections have gone down this route so early in her career. She is one to note in the market, but the vote goes to Durham Reflection.
Durham Reflection (IRE) 10-1 (9-4) Prominent, ridden and every chance 2f out, slightly hampered 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 17, 9l behind William Morgan (9-0) at Redcar 7f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Gentle Beat (IRE) 25-1 (8-5) Towards rear, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 11, 10l behind Duchess Dora (9-4) at Beverley 5f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) fm in Aug.
Lofthouse 16-1 (8-11) Towards rear, headway over 2f out, ridden and kept on final furlong, never troubled leaders, 5th of 11, 3l behind Belinsky (8-11) at Lingfield 6f 2yo sell stks (6) pol.
Step To It (IRE) 18-1 (9-2) Chased leaders far side, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, no impression, 8th of 18, 18l behind Masked Dance (9-2) at Ripon 6f 2yo sll (5) gd in Aug.
Stolen Affection Pursuit Of Love gelding out of Thieves Welcome.
Ya Boy Sir (IRE) 33-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, effort 2f out, ridden and no impression approaching final furlong, 5th of 9, 14l behind Raleigh Quay (8-10) at Musselburgh 7f 2yo mdn aut (6) gs in Aug.
Daphne Du Maurier (IRE) 25-1 (8-4) Slowly into stride, always behind, 8th of 10, 12l behind Bossy Kitty (8-7) at Ripon 5f 2yo fll mdn aut (5) gs.
Empressofboogie 12-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, kept on final furlong, 4th of 14, 7l behind Dance For Julie (8-3) at Thirsk 6f 2yo mdn aut (4) sft.
Howdoyalikemenow (IRE) 25-1 (8-6) Went right start, soon behind, 13th of 15, 25l behind Arken Lad (8-11) at Yarmouth 6f 2yo sll (6) gd in Jul.
Land Of Plenty (IRE) 7-1 (8-12) Held up, ridden and weakened 3f out, last of 7, well behind Tut (8-7) at Ayr 7f 2yo mdn (4) sft in Aug.
Orpen Arms (IRE) 9-1 (9-1) In rear, stayed on inside final furlong, never in contention, 7th of 17, 9l behind William Morgan (9-0) at Redcar 7f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Wing N Prayer (IRE) 66-1 (8-4) Soon outpaced, always behind, last of 9, 41l behind Raleigh Quay (8-10) at Musselburgh 7f 2yo mdn aut (6) gs in Aug.
