prominent, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden well over 1f out, led final furlong, headed inside final furlong, no extra
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up, pushed along after 2f, ridden 2f out, stayed on approaching final furlong
chased leaders until lost place 2f out
towards rear, some headway over 1f out, no impression
behind, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, soon weakened
with leaders, led 4f out, ridden 2f out, headed final furlong when weakening
led, headed 4f out, weakened over 1f out
in touch, ridden and headway well over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, kept on
mid-division, ridden over 2f out headway over 1f out, switched right inside final furlong, stayed on towards finish
in touch, pushed along after 3f, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up, ridden over 2f out, no impression over 1f out
held up, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ridden out
held up mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, one pace
Several of these have chances including the unexposed Nistaki, Brian Ellison's Torrid Kentavr and the race fit Tidy but the vote goes to Double Vodka. The selection showed progressive form on a soft surface last term and has slipped back to a fair mark so, if fit enough for his return, Lynda Ramsden's gelding looks worth chancing with the in-form Jamie Spencer taking the ride. Micky Hammond's Tidy has slipped to an attractive mark and ran his best race for some time on the all-weather recently so has to be respected if able to translate that effort back to turf. Richard Fahey's Instructor comes here fit from a campaign on the sand during the winter and is another to consider along with Torrid Kentavr, who is fit from hurdling but may find this trip on the short side now. A market move for Top Dirham would be of interest, while stablemate Cat's Whiskers is entitled to come on for his recent reappearance. Silverhay had a good season last term and is another to consider but may be a shade high in the weights now and preference is for Double Vodka.
Cat's Whiskers 14-1 Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 7th of 12, 12l behind Nero's Return at Pontefract 1m hcp gs in Mar.
Principal Witness (IRE) 66-1 Raced far side, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 13th of 16, 11l behind Kehaar at Newmarket 1m 3yo hcp 0-100 (C) gs in Jul.
Intricate Web (IRE) 16-1 Slowly into stride and towards rear, headway over 3f out, effort over 2f out, no impression, 9th of 20, 5l behind Go Tech at York 1m 2f hcp (C2) gd in Oct.
Tidy (IRE) 12-1 Outpaced, headway over 1f out, switched right inside final furlong, ran on, nearest finish, 4th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Andaluza at W'hampton 7f hcp (E3) pol in Mar.
Nistaki (USA) 13-8fav Dwelt, held up, stumbled over 3f out, headway 2f out, ridden and ran on well final furlong, nearest finish, 2nd of 8, 3/4l behind Obe Bold at Redcar 6f 3yo hcp 0-85 (D) frm in Aug.
Instructor 7-2 Keen, held up in touch, lost place over 5f out, never dangerous, 7th of 12, 9l behind Penwell Hill at Southwell 1m hcp (D2) fbs in Mar.
Star Sensation (IRE) 14-1 Started slowly, always towards rear, 11th of 16, 8l behind Idle Power at Goodwood 7f hcp (D2) gd in Sept.
Silverhay 11-2 Led, ridden and headed well over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 2 1/2l behind Eboracum at Ayr 1m 3yo hcp (D2) gs in Sept.
Tony Tie 20-1 Tracked leaders, switched to stands' side home straight, soon ridden and weakened over 1f out, 10th of 11, 8l behind Go Padero at Musselburgh 7f hcp (D2) sft in Oct.
Top Dirham 6-1 Behind, ridden over 3f out, headway over 2f out to chase leaders, kept on one pace, 6th of 12, 1 1/2l behind Mr Velocity at Musselburgh 1m stk (D2) gf in Sept.
Double Vodka (IRE) 8-1 Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 14, 21l behind Artistic Style at Ayr 1m 2f hcp (D2) sft in Oct.
Rotuma (IRE) 20-1 Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 17, 6l behind McQueen at Redcar 1m 2f hcp (E3) sft in Nov.
Strong Hand 16-1 Led stand side group, ridden over 2f out, headed well over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 14th of 22, 9l behind Barathea Dreams at Doncaster 1m hcp gd.
Torrid Kentavr (USA) 13-2 Dwelt and towards rear, pushed along and headway over 2f out, ran on final furlong, nearest finish, 2nd of 12, 1l behind Cryfield at Beverley 1m hcp 0-85 (D) gf in Jul.
Lytham (IRE) 7-4fav Mid-division, switched right 3f out, headway to lead well over 1f out, soon hung left, ridden clear, ran on well, won at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo mdn (D4) pol in Nov beating Bijou Dan by 5l, 12 ran.
Jimmy Byrne (IRE) 12-1 Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 13th of 20, 25l behind Straw Bear at Ayr 1m 2f hcp (D2) sft in Sept.
