outpaced in rear, never a factor
chased leaders, soon pushed along, under pressure halfway, never on terms
led until over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened inside final furlong
always prtominent, led over 2f out, soon driven, ran on well
slowly into stride, chased leaders, soon outpaced, never on terms
Withdrawn
Grudge and PATCH PATCH are top-rated on official ratings and preference is for the latter after a pleasing return to action after an absence of some nine months. He failed narrowly to make a successful comeback in an ordinary affair at Catterick over this trip and can go one better if not subject to the 'bounce' factor. Grudge unseated as the stalls opened last time but is obviously a leading player if more tractable on this occasion. However, there is a slight concern that his last 15 outings have all been on an artificial surface and he needs to reproduce his decent form back on turf. Ridley Didley and William Wainwright are both in fair form and add further spice to quite an interesting little heat for the grade.
Grudge 9-2 (8-9) Reared badly start and unseated rider in stalls, took no part, in a race won by Liberty Lady (9-5) at Folkestone 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Apr, 6 ran.
Hitches Dubai (BRZ) 25-1 (9-0) Towards rear, weakened entering final furlong, 10th of 12, 7l behind Ryedane (9-7) at Redcar 6f all hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Sep.
Patch Patch 9-1 (9-1) Close up, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on, 2nd of 7, 1/2l behind Kyzer Chief (8-1) at Catterick 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Ridley Didley (IRE) 5-2 (9-5) Chased winner, ridden halfway, no extra and lost 2 places inside final furlong, 4th of 6, 4l behind Spic 'n Span (9-10) at Southwell 5f sell stks (6) fbs in Apr.
Nomoreblondes 20-1 (9-6) Led, pushed along and headed halfway, ridden and weakened final furlong, last of 9, 9l behind Dispol Kylie (8-12) at Redcar 5f fll hcp (0-75) (5) gf in Apr.
William Wainwright (IRE) 20-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, led 4f out, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 1 1/2l behind Frequency (10-0) at Redcar 6f All clm stks (6) fm in Apr.
Port Ronan (USA) 25-1 (8-12) Held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, weakened entering final furlong, 13th of 17, 11l behind Forever's Girl (9-3) at Redcar 6f hcp 0-55 (6) gf in Aug.