held up behind leaders, led over 3f out, clear over 1f out, pushed out final furlong
prominent, headway over 3f out, ridden to challenge over 2f out, no extra final furlong
prominent, ridden over 3f out, kept on same pace final 2f
tracked leader, led over 7f, headed over 3f, weakened over 1f out
held up in rear, ridden along over 3f out, headway 2f out, stayed on final furlong
mid-division, ridden along and headway over 4f out, weakened over 2f out
towards rear, ridden along over 4f out, never dangerous
towards rear, chased along 4f out, some late headway, never troubled leaders
always rear division
led, headed over 7f out, remained in touch until weakened over 3f out
Coming back from such a long absence, money for Alasoun would look significant, however Muraco has a more solid profile and he gets the vote ahead of Revolving World. The selection takes a drop in grade today having contested much better races of late. Whilst his recent runs have been lacklustre to say the least, he is some way clear on the official ratings in this race and connections will be disappointed if he doesn't feature. Blushing Hillary hasn't been seen on the flat for a while and hasn't been setting too many pulses racing over hurdles, but she does have some semblance of ability. Parchment showed more in defeat last time out at Catterick on quick ground and must be considered if reproducing that run, whilst Revolving World has only one win to his name but if the ground stays on the quick side then he has the potential to be the fly in the ointment. Not a race that will live long in the memory, and Muraco is fancied to oblige.
Alasoun (IRE) 6-5fav (9-0) Led after 1f, ridden and headed approaching final furlong, found nil, 2nd of 7, 3l behind Billich (9-0) at Yarmouth 1m 3f mdn aut stk (5) frm in Jul '06.
Funky Town (IRE) 11-1 (8-9) Behind, never a factor, 8th of 10, 8l behind Bijou Dan (8-12) at Catterick 1m 6f sll (6) gs.
Kerry's Blade (IRE) 50-1 (8-10) Towards rear, headway over 7f out, ridden along over 4f out, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 7, 13l behind dhtrs Strobe (9-1) & Indonesia (10-0) at Pontefract 2m 1f hcap (5) frm in Sept.
Muraco 40-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, driven over 4f out, lost place over 2f out, soon weakened, 8th of 11, 17l behind Chocolate Caramel (8-13) at York 1m 4f clm (4) gd in May.
Parchment (IRE) 10-1 (8-6) Held up behind, headway over 3f out, ridden and effort over 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 10, 2l behind Eijaaz (8-11) at Catterick 1m 4f sll (6) gf in May.
Resaass (USA) 33-1 (8-12) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 10, 8l behind Eijaaz (8-11) at Catterick 1m 4f sll (6) gf in May.
Revolving World (IRE) 14-1 (10-13) Towards rear, headway 5f out, ridden 3f out, one pace, 4th of 12, 17l behind Wizard Looking (11-7) at W'hampton 1m 4f amt hcp (6) pol in May.
Blushing Hilary (IRE) 9-2 (9-2) Soon pushed along in mid-division, reminders 5f out, ridden and headway over 3f out, one pace from over 2f out, 3rd of 9, 13l behind Coda Agency (8-9) at Southwell 1m 4f hcp (6) fbs in Feb.
Bobansheil (IRE) 50-1 (8-8) Towards rear, never a factor, last of 10, 31l behind Bijou Dan (8-12) at Catterick 1m 6f sll (6) gs.
Roll Em Over 50-1 (8-6) Tracked leader, lost place over 3f out, soon weakened, 6th of 7, 49l behind Mr Crystal (9-2) at Newcastle 2m hcp 0-70 (5) gf in May.
