mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
towards rear, driven along and headway on inner over 2f out, one pace final furlong
mid-division, outpaced over 3f out
in touch, ridden over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, kept on
tracked leader, led over 6f out, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home
led, headed over 6f out, remained in touch, pushed along over 3f out, soon beaten
mid-division, effort over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
Nonrunner
Kylkenny has a fine record at the course but Hugh Morrison's gelding gave the impression here last time that the handicapper may now have his measure and preference is for Gala Sunday, who is taken to reverse Catterick form with Hilltime. The last mentioned was winning for the first time on the flat when staying on strongly to land a similarly weak handicap at Catterick, with Gala Sunday the best part of three lengths back in third place. However, Mick Easterby's gelding will appreciate the drop back in trip to 1m2f today and on 5lb better terms can reverse Catterick running with Hilltime. Mark Brisbourne's Acuzio is a consistent performer and ran his usual good race when second to Wahchi over course and distance last week. George Moore's Apsara showed signs of a revival last time and is another to consider along with the well-handicapped Eton. Gala Sunday has dropped to a decent mark though and, back over his optimum trip, is taken to resume winning ways.
Kylkenny 9-1 (10-9) Mid-division, headway over 3f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 18, 8l behind Wahchi (10-5) at Pontefract 1m 2f ldy rds hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Apsara 7-1 (10-0) Tracked leaders, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 8, 3l behind Real Cool Cat (8-3) at Beverley 1m 2f app fll hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Acuzio 7-1 (10-1) Mid-division, headway 3f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, just held, 2nd of 18, nk behind Wahchi (10-5) at Pontefract 1m 2f ldy rds hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Moldavia (GER) 66-1 (8-6) Mid-division, weakened over 2f out, 12th of 14, 19l behind Gurrun (8-1) at Newmarket 1m 4f hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Eton (GER) 16-1 (9-9) Tracked leader, ridden and effort over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 6th of 18, 3l behind Wahchi (10-5) at Pontefract 1m 2f ldy rds hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Hilltime (IRE) 7-2 (8-12) Held up in touch, smooth progress to lead over 1f out, pushed out final furlong, comfortably, won at Catterick 1m 4f hcp (6) frm in Jun beating Lennel (9-5) by 1 1/2l, 16 ran.
Rosie Mac 16-1 (8-2) Held up, headway on outer over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, one pace and no impression final furlong, 5th of 8, 7l behind Charlotte Vale (10-0) at Thirsk 1m 4f fll hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Gala Sunday (USA) 10-1 (9-4) Tracked leader, pushed along over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 16, 3l behind Hilltime (8-12) at Catterick 1m 4f hcp (6) frm in Jun.