chased leaders stands side, weakened 2f out
prominent centre, every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace
towards rear centre, brief effort over 1f out, no extra final furlong
led stands side, no extra approaching final furlong
towards rear centre, never dangerous
towards rear stands side, never dangerous
prominent stands side, ridden over 2f out, no extra approaching final furlong
made all centre, stayed on strongly final furlong
behind stands side, headway under pressure over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
in touch centre, ridden over 2f out, no impression
in touch stands side, weakened over 2f out
chased leaders centre, effort over 2f out, one pace under pressure
in touch centre, effort over 2f out, kept on same pace
chased leaders standside, weakened 2f out
in touch stands side, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out
always behind stands side
With so many of these running poorly last time we will side with the seasonal debutante Braddock, stable companion Sir Orpen and Crosby Vision could provide most danger. Paul Fessey rides Braddock who is unbeaten from two runs last season. The second success came in a Souwell handicap when beating the now 84 rated Rebellious Spirit. Taken literally today's mark of 71 for the selection seems pretty lenient and if fit he should take a deal of beating. Sir Orpen started this campaign with a victory at Catterick and wasn't disgraced in a competitive event at the same track next time out. Meanwhile Crosby Vision looks set to improve on his return when finishing a decent fourth behind Flying Bantam. Marshman is another to keep on the right side as he has now dropped to a very tempting mark, however Braddock is open to plenty of improvement and he is our choice in a pretty modest event.
Queen's Composer (IRE) 10-1 (8-5) Tracked leader, ridden 3f out, one pace until weakened final furlong, 8th of 10, 8l behind Granston (9-12) at Thirsk 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Aug.
King Harson 25-1 (9-1) Led, ridden over 3f out, headed over 2f out, soon weakened, 11th of 14, 7l behind Daaweitza (8-6) at Musselburgh 7f hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
Marshman (IRE) 16-1 (8-8) Always towards rear, never a factor, 13th of 14, 11l behind Marajaa (8-10) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-90 (3) pol in Nov.
Middlemarch (IRE) 33-1 (7-12) Chased leaders over 5f, soon beaten, last of 23, 23l behind Pinpoint (9-8) at Newbury 1m hcap (2) gf in Apr.
Regal Raider (IRE) 14-1 (8-8) Prominent, ridden along 3f out, soon weakened, 15th of 16, 19l behind Major Magpie (8-10) at Haydock 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Apr.
Looks Could Kill (USA) 40-1 (8-10) Towards rear stands side group, never dangerous, 15th of 26, 5l behind Geojimali (8-4) at Ayr 6f hcap (2) gs in Sept.
Stellite 50-1 (8-11) Towards rear, ridden over 3f out, headway to chase leaders over 1f out, soon one pace, 7th of 14, 4l behind Daaweitza (8-6) at Musselburgh 7f hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
Braddock (IRE) 7-2fav (9-4) Led 1f, remained prominent, led over 2f out, ridden out, won at Nottingham 1m 3yo hcp (6) sft in Apr '06 beating Rebellious Spirit (9-4) by 1/2l, 17 ran.
The Osteopath (IRE) 14-1 (8-9) Held up, took keen hold, ridden over 2f out, soon no impression, 7th of 13, 7l behind Hiccups (9-4) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Apr.
Crosby Vision 16-1 (9-0) Held up, headway 2f out, driven over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 4th of 11, 1l behind Flying Bantam (8-6) at Thirsk 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Apr.
Sir Orpen (IRE) 3-1 (8-9) Mid-division, headway 2f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 10, 4l behind H Harrison (8-3) at Catterick 7f hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Viva Volta 25-1 (8-8) Mid-division, effort over 2f out, no impression, 6th of 10, 5l behind H Harrison (8-3) at Catterick 7f hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Neon Blue 40-1 (9-2) Held up in touch, not clear run on inside and lost place just over 3f out, behind final 2f, 10th of 11, 15l behind Eccollo (8-11) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Nov.
Efidium 25-1 (7-11) Towards rear, pushed along halfway, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, was nearest at the finish, 7th of 16, 3l behind Major Magpie (8-10) at Haydock 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Apr.
Lii Najma 10-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, weakened final furlong, 6th of 10, 6l behind Sailor King (9-1) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Fair Shake (IRE) 14-1 (8-4) Always behind, 11th of 13, 13l behind Hiccups (9-4) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Apr.
Kirkby's Treasure 9-1 (9-1) Behind, some late headway, never able to challenge, 5th of 12, 10l behind Another Genepi (9-1) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Apr.
