with leaders, ridden 2f out, soon lost place, weakened final furlong
soon behind, never dangerous
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, outpaced halfway, soon beaten
always behind
held up mid-division, ridden and outpaced halfway, headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong, never nearer
in touch, led over 2f out, ridden and edged left 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, kept on towards finish, just held
with leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
led, headed over 2f out, ridden and outpaced when hampered well over 1f out, soon weakened
chased leaders to over 2f out, soon weakened
always behind
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, no impression
behind until kept on final 2f, never near leaders
tracked leaders, ridden and effort over 1f out, every chance when carried left entering final furlong, kept on, no extra near finish
with leader, lost place over 2f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, effort and edged left well over 1f out, soon ridden, stayed on to lead well inside final furlong, edged right and held on near finish
behind, headway 2f out, ridden and every chance when carried left entering final furlong, kept on, held when not much room near finish
mid-division, ridden and kept on final furlong, no impression
in touch, ridden and outpaced halfway, soon beaten
in touch, lost place over 2f out, soon no impression
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on final furlong, no impression
slowly into stride, always behind
When one takes into account ratings and race conditions Total Gallery stands out like a sore thumb and this race has been a long term target for Stan Moore's charge, a yard that bid to win this race for the second successive year. But the top-rated horse in the race may just be flattered by his lofty rating and Brae Hill is put up as a rather tentative selection. Third last time at Doncaster, Michael Bell's gelding showed excellent early pace there, finding the seven furlongs beyond him in the process. The drop back by a furlong will suit and he could be the value bet in the race for a combination that can do little wrong at present. Total Gallery did not enjoy the clearest of passages at Ayr's Western meeting in the Roseberry but his early season form in the Windsor Castle and the Richmond leaves him with a big chance and has contributed to his lofty rating. Khor Dubai has ground to make up on Total Gallery based on their Richmond form and it is hard to see why he should reverse that form. It is hard to assess Zuzu but she has been relatively lightly raced and more than likely targeted at this race. She showed signs of grenness last time which indicates she is still learning and she looks a major player here. Viva Ronaldo tends to get himself worked up before his races but there is not much to choose between him and Brae Hill based on their Doncaster clash. Frognal had a relatively simple task on the all-weather last time and was only workmanlike in landing the short odds on offer there. Wave Aside, the second of Brian Meehan's runners won what appeared a weak maiden at Newbury two weeks ago and will need to improve. Anglezarke found the heavy conditions against her at Ayr and the belief remains that her best form is over five furlongs. BRAE HILL is selected to land the 2008 Redcar Two-Year-Old Trophy.
Deadly Secret (USA) 16-1 (9-2) Held up, raced stand's side, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 21, 13l behind Awinnersgame (8-9) at Doncaster 6f 2yo aut (2) sft in Sept.
Olynard (IRE) 4-6fav (9-7) Held up in touch, short of room and lost momentum over 3f out, effort and hung left over 1f out, ran on towards finish, 2nd of 7, 3/4l behind Azwa (8-6) at Lingfield 5f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Sept.
Olympic Dream 50-1 (8-11) Led until over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 17th of 19, 12l behind Elnawin (8-11) at Newmarket 6f 2yo aut (2) gd in Aug.
Cerito 11-2 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden to lead approaching final furlong, driven out, won at Musselburgh 5f 2yo hcp 0-90 (3) sft in Sept beating Fivefootnumberone (9-1) by a nk, 8 ran.
Prime Mood (IRE) 11-10fav (9-3) Made all far side, drew clear over 1f out, pushed out, easily, won at Newcastle 6f 2yo mdn (4) hvy beating York Key Bar (9-3) by 9l, 12 ran.
Viva Ronaldo (IRE) 9-1 (8-9) Led and raced stand's side group, ridden over 2f out, soon headed overall, one pace, 6th of 21, 8l behind Awinnersgame (8-9) at Doncaster 6f 2yo aut (2) sft in Sept.
Favourite Girl (IRE) 7-1 (8-12) Switched to stands side group soon after start, headway and driven over 2f out, never dangerous, 10th of 14, 9l behind Aspen Darlin (8-12) at Ayr 6f 2yo Grp 3 (1) hvy in Sept.
Salsa Star (USA) 16-1 (8-12) In touch, ridden and hung left 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 2 1/2l behind Magic Cat (9-3) at Ayr 5f 2yo lst stk (1) hvy in Sept.
Zuzu (IRE) 10-11fav (9-0) Made all, shaken up over 1f out, driven and kept on gamely final furlong, won at Ripon 6f 2yo stk (3) gs in Aug beating Deadly Secret (9-5) by 1/2l, 6 ran.
Burning Flute 7-1 (9-1) Slowly into stride, in rear, switched right over 1f out, never on terms, eased inside final furlong, 5th of 6, 9l behind Viva Ronaldo (9-1) at Chester 6f 2yo stk (2) gf in Aug.
Captain Ellis (USA) 4-1 (9-3) Prominent on outer, chased winner over 1f out, ridden and edged left inside final furlong, no impression, 2nd of 11, 4l behind Mishrif (9-3) at Folkestone 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) sft in Sept.
Frognal (IRE) 4-9fav (9-3) Went left start, chased leaders, hung right from over 2f out, soon led, continued to hang right, ran on well final furlong, won at Kempton 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) pol in Sept beating I Am The Best (9-3) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
Harwalla (IRE) 18-1 (8-6) Chased leaders far side group, weakened 2f out, 17th of 21, 17l behind Awinnersgame (8-9) at Doncaster 6f 2yo aut (2) sft in Sept.
Khor Dubai (IRE) 18-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened quickly final furlong, 6th of 9, 8l behind Lord Shanakill (9-1) at Newbury 6f 2yo Grp 2 (1) gd in Sept.
Quanah Parker (IRE) 7-1 (9-3) Made all, ridden entering final furlong, stayed on well, won at Ripon 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Aug beating Montmorency (9-3) by 2 1/2l, 11 ran.
Total Gallery (IRE) 7-2 (9-3) In rear, not clear run over 1f out until ridden and squeezed through entering final furlong, stayed on well, 2nd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Magic Cat (9-3) at Ayr 5f 2yo lst stk (1) hvy in Sept.
Wave Aside 9-1 (9-3) Mid-division, good headway over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, drew clear final 75 yards, won at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Sept beating Invincible Heart (9-3) by 2l, 11 ran.
Polish Pride 15-8fav (9-3) In rear, headway over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, not quicken inside final furlong, 2nd of 5, 1/2l behind Coleorton Choice (8-10) at Ayr 6f 2yo hcp 0-95 (3) hvy in Sept.
White Shift (IRE) 66-1 (8-11) Tracked leader, pressed leader 3f out, soon weakened 2f out, last of 11, 6l behind Elnawin (9-0) at Kempton 6f 2yo Grp 3 (1) pol in Sept.
Brae Hill (IRE) 25-1 (8-3) Led far side group and led overall, ridden and headed final furlong, one pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 21, 5l behind Awinnersgame (8-9) at Doncaster 6f 2yo aut (2) sft in Sept.
Caranbola 8-1 (8-8) Led, driven and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 7, 8l behind Bonnie Charlie (8-13) at Doncaster 6f 2yo stk (2) sft in Sept.
She's A Shaw Thing 9-2 (9-2) Dwelt, soon in touch, ridden over 2f out, drifted left, no extra, 5th of 7, 7l behind Mullglen (8-10) at York 5f 2yo hcp (3) hvy in Jul.
Anglezarke (IRE) 7-4fav (8-12) Towards rear, ridden before halfway, effort on outer over 2f out, no impression, 5th of 8, 7l behind Magic Cat (9-3) at Ayr 5f 2yo lst stk (1) hvy in Sept.
