in touch, stands side, weakened 2f out
chased leaders stands side, weakened halfway
slowly into stride, towards rear stands side, headway under pressure over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
led stands side group until hung left and headed inside final furlong
led far side, group and overall leader, hard pressed final 2f headed close home
chased leaders stands side, effort over 1f out, kept on
chased leaders to halfway stands side
mid-division stands side, headway and effort over 1f out, one pace final furlong
towards rear stands side, never dangerous
dwelt, towards rear stands side, headway halfway, stayed on to lead group inside final furlong
chased leader stands side, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders stands side, weakened 2f out
always behind stands side
with leader far side, challenged from halfway, led close home
mid-division stands side, weakened over 2f out
towards rear standside, never dangerous
Yet another puzzle for punters and Special Gold is a token selection ahead of Namir and Howards Princess. Following a couple of disappointing efforts Special Gold returned to his best with an excellent run at Pontefract last time out. He kept on well to finish third to Sir Loin with some seasoned handicappers behind. A similar effort today could be good enough to take the honours. Namir hit winning form last time beating Bahamian Ballett in game fashion also at Pontefract. The handicapper may have in his grip now but he should still make his presence felt. Howards Princess is not the most consistent of performers but she has obvious claims on the pick of this season's form. The Leather Wedge is in good heart at the moment and looks the pick of the others, but if Special Gold is back to his best he will be hard to beat.
Namir (IRE) 10-1 (8-5) Prominent, driven over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on, won at Pontefract 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf beating Bahamian Ballet (9-1) by a hd, 15 ran.
Mint 33-1 (8-13) Soon chasing leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 10th of 14, 4l behind Henry Hall (9-3) at Redcar 5f hcp 0-70 (5) frm.
Petite Mac 18-1 (8-13) Towards rear, pushed along halfway, headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong, 2nd of 13, 3/4l behind Elkhorn (8-13) at Redcar 6f hcp 0-65 (6) frm.
The Leather Wedge (IRE) 6-1 (8-11) Soon led, ridden well over 1f out, headed close home, 2nd of 14, hd behind Henry Hall (9-3) at Redcar 5f hcp 0-70 (5) frm.
Harrys House 40-1 (9-5) unseated rider in race won by Dark Champion (8-12) at Catterick 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gs, 14 ran.
Brut 22-1 (9-5) Dwelt, always rear division, 10th of 13, 5l behind Elkhorn (8-13) at Redcar 6f hcp 0-65 (6) frm.
Howards Princess 9-2jt-fav (8-12) Chased leaders, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 9, 9l behind Lady Bahia (9-1) at Hamilton 5f fll hcp (4) gf in Aug.
Paddywack (IRE) 5-1 (8-10) In touch, ridden and badly hampered over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 4th of 15, 3/4l behind George The Best (8-5) at Hamilton 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Whinhill House 25-1 (8-11) Tracked leader, led over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, soon beaten, 8th of 13, 3l behind Elkhorn (8-13) at Redcar 6f hcp 0-65 (6) frm.
Trick Cyclist 11-2 (9-11) Always behind, 11th of 12, 14l behind Rosie's Result (8-6) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Aug.
Chairman Bobby 15-2 (9-0) Raced stand side, chased leaders, kept on final furlong, 4th of 14, 3l behind Dark Champion (8-12) at Catterick 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gs.
Mystic Queen (IRE) 11-2 (9-5) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, edged left and led over 1f out, headed and edged right inside final furlong, ran on, 2nd of 12, hd behind Miss Mujahid Times (8-6) at Southwell 5f 3yo hcp (6) fbs in Jul.
Blue Knight (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Towards rear, pushed along halfway, stayed on final furlong, 5th of 11, 10l behind Prospect Court (8-8) at Newcastle 6f hcap (6) sft.
Special Gold 20-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, kept on final furlong, 3rd of 17, 3 1/2l behind Sir Loin (8-2) at Pontefract 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Aug.
Trombone Tom 20-1 (8-6) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, faded final furlong, 9th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Henry Hall (9-3) at Redcar 5f hcp 0-70 (5) frm.
Tagula Bay (IRE) 8-1 (8-12) Chased leaders on inside, ridden 2f out, soon one pace, 9th of 16, 5l behind Sapphire Storm (8-7) at Catterick 7f fll hcp (6) gf.
Almaty Express 20-1 (8-8) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, soon beaten, 10th of 15, 5l behind Namir (8-5) at Pontefract 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
