tracked leader, led over 7f out, headed over 2f out, kept on
tracked leaders, weakened over 1f out
held up towards rear, headway over 3f out, kept on
held up, chased leaders over 4f out, kept on
in touch, not much room 2f out, switched right over 1f out, stayed on
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened entering final furlong
led until over 7f out, weakened over 5f out
behind, headway 4f out, stayed on to lead post
tracked leaders, weakened over 3f out
held up mid-division, headway on inner over 2f out, stayed on
slowly into stride, held up in rear, weakened over 2f out
held up mid-division, weakened over 4f out
held up in touch, led over 2f out, soon edged left, caught post
towards rear, effort, some headway over 3f out, never dangerous
tracked leaders, keen, weakened over 5f out, tailed off
Nonrunner
Rare Coincidence must be rated a big threat following his fine front-running performance a week ago but it may not be as easy to dominate here and he is passed over in favour of BLUE JET. Richard Whittaker has a profitable record at the track and Blue Jet is from a family he knows well. He has run here before and not been disgraced on ground that was probably too soft but now granted a quicker surface he is expected to run a big race at rewarding odds. Coronado's Gold is one to watch in the betting, along with Sonny Sam who has been sighted over hurdles recently and doesn't look harshly treated here on a mark of 52. Bijou Dan ran well on quick ground last time out but his best runs have arguably come on softer ground and he may prefer a drop or two of rain. Miss Keck has been allotted a mark of 61 for this handicap debut and this well-related mare looks sure to appreciate this step up in trip. The market will help guide as to whether Northern Dune will win two in a row, whilst Mister Pete is consistent but his hold-up style of running means that he needs to get the breaks. Blue Jet is fancied to fly in.
Rare Coincidence 9-2 (9-4) Made all, clear over 2f out, unchallenged, won at Wolverhampton 2m hcp 0-65 (6) pol beating Highest Esteem (9-9) by 2 3/4l, 12 ran.
Bijou Dan 12-1 (9-6) Prominent, ridden over 3f out, challenged over 1f out, no extra towards finish, 3rd of 12, 1l behind Daraiym (8-2) at Catterick 2m hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Categorical 8-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, weakened 3f out, 7th of 9, 21l behind Puy D'arnac (9-8) at Ayr 1m 7f hcap (4) hvy in Nov.
Mister Pete (IRE) 9-1 (9-8) Mid-division, ridden and no impression final 2f, 6th of 12, 6l behind Daraiym (8-2) at Catterick 2m hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Miss Keck 9-1 (9-9) In rear, ridden 4f out, headway under pressure over 2f out, went moderate 3rd over 1f out, never dangerous, 3rd of 9, 8l behind Fin Vin De Leu (8-6) at Southwell 1m 4f mdn stks (5) fbs in Mar.
Zefooha (FR) 16-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous, 9th of 18, 9l behind Monfils Monfils (9-1) at Doncaster 1m 4f app hcp (0-85) (4yo+) (5) gf in Mar.
Bright Falcon 50-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride and behind, headway on outer over 3f out, soon weakened, last of 8, 25l behind Obe Royal (9-2) at Southwell 7f hcap (5) fbs in Feb.
Northern Dune (IRE) 14-1 (8-11) Held up in rear, headway and switch right over 1f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on, won at Great Leighs 1m 2f hcp (6) pol in Dec beating Jayarbee (8-6) by 3/4l, 13 ran.
Amir Pasha (UAE) 20-1 (8-7) Held up, ridden and effort on outside over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 7, 3 1/2l behind Don't Stop Me Now (9-6) at Musselburgh 2m app hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
San Deng 6-1 (8-11) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, one pace final 2f, 5th of 12, 5l behind Daraiym (8-2) at Catterick 2m hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Blue Jet (USA) 4-1 (9-3) Mid-division, headway and chased leaders 4f out, led over 2f out, no extra when headed over 1f out kept on one pace, 5th of 13, 5l behind Berry Baby (9-1) at Wolverhampton 1m 6f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Piccolo Pete 20-1 (9-5) Held up, always behind, 7th of 8, 33l behind Rafaan (8-7) at Newcastle 1m 2f mdn stks (5) gf.
Sonny Sam (IRE) 7-1 (8-8) Mid-division, some headway over 4f out, weakening when hampered over 2f out, 12th of 15, 29l behind Kritzia (8-8) at Great Leighs 1m 6f hcp (6) pol in Sep.
Zabougg 80-1 (8-7) Held up, ridden over 4f out, never troubled leaders, 10th of 12, 11l behind Daraiym (8-2) at Catterick 2m hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Slip Silver 33-1 (7-13) Prominent, ridden over 4f out, weakening when hampered 3f out, 11th of 13, well behind Salute (9-9) at Wolverhampton 1m 6f clm stks (6) pol in Dec '07.
Coronado's Gold (USA) 14-1 (8-5) Missed break and switched left start, behind, outpaced 2f out, never dangerous, 8th of 11, 15l behind Herrera (8-11) at Newcastle 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Zeydnaa (IRE) 25-1 (8-5) Towards rear, headway from outer over 2f out, stayed on same pace final 2f, 9th of 13, 5l behind Vice Admiral (8-10) at Catterick 2m hcp (6) gd in May '07.
