chased leaders, went 2nd over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, lost 2nd towards finish
held up and behind, headway far side of group over 1f out, went 2nd towards finish
chased leaders 3f
raced keenly, chased leader, led 2f out, ridden inside final furlong, ran on
held up tracking leaders in 5th, headway near side of group over 1f out, rider dropped reins briefly inside final furlong, kept on same pace in 4th
Debawtry won at Musselburgh over a year ago and has left David O’Meara’s yard since. The latter runs GO ROO in this and he may prove good enough with headgear applied for the first time having placed here the last twice. He’s weighted to beat Madam Devious and Gleaming Arch while the latter’s saddle slipped last time and he’d earlier finished in front Hop Maddocks when placed over track and trip. Thirlmere is a sister to smart stablemate and winning sprinter Holmeswood but has been withdrawn at the start twice now having taken exception to the stalls on both occasions.
Debawtry (IRE) 4-7fav (8-11) Chased leaders, not clear run on stands rail from 2f out until switched right 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, ran on, led towards finish, won at Musselburgh 5f stks (6) gf in Aug beating Brandy Station (9-9) by nk, 4 ran.
Gleaming Arch 40-1 (9-0) Raced centre, in rear when saddle slipped over 2f out, soon eased, last of 16, dist behind Angel Force (9-4) at Redcar 5f hcp (5) gd in Sep.
Go Roo 3-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 9, 3l behind Crash Helmet (9-2) at Newcastle 6f stks (5) pol in Sep.
Hop Maddocks (IRE) 50-1 (9-6) Raced centre, held up, never dangerous, 13th of 16, 9 1/2l behind Angel Force (9-4) at Redcar 5f hcp (5) gd in Sep.
Madam Devious 6-1 (9-7) Prominent, led narrowly over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on until headed and no extra inside final 100 yards, lost 2nd final strides, 3rd of 14, 2l behind Kibaar (9-2) at Newcastle 5f hcp (6) pol in Sep.
Thirlmere Mayson filly out of Anglezarke.