mid-division, chased leaders over 3f out, ridden 2f out, every chance over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong
chased leaders to over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out
tracked leader, driven to lead over 2f out to over 1f out, soon ridden, weakened final 100 yards
tracked front pair, driven over 2f out, ridden to lead when edged right towards stands side rail over 1f out, kept on under pressure final furlong
dwelt, soon outpaced in rear, ridden over 2f out, headway towards far side over 1f out, went 2nd and kept on inside final furlong, no impression with winner towards finish
dwelt, behind, driven and headway over 2f out, soon chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, no impression
mid-division, ridden to chase leaders over 2f out, kept on same pace, never able to challenge
chased leaders to over 3f out, soon ridden, behind final 2f
held up behind, headway over 2f out, soon chased leaders, ridden and stayed on into 3rd inside final furlong, no impression
chased leaders to over 3f out, soon lost place, behind final 2f
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, kept on same pace, gradually weakened inside final furlong
SHAMAHEART overcame trouble in-running to win this 12 months ago. Geoff Harker’s nine-year-old appears to have a bit to find at the weights but always seems to come good at this time of year and is seeking a fourth course victory. Thornaby Nash is preferred to the other course and distance winner Roller but, like Muatadel, has to give 10lb and upwards to the others. Be Kool has placed at Wolverhampton and Musselburgh the last twice but has never won beyond 7f.
Muatadel 16-1 (9-12) Slowly into stride, mid-division, headway over 3f out, chasing leaders when switched left over 2f out, kept on under pressure, 3rd of 14, 1 3/4l behind Lagenda (9-2) at Musselburgh 1m hcp (6) gf in Sep.
Thornaby Nash 12-1 (11-5) In touch, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on towards finish, 2nd of 14, 1l behind Insurplus (10-6) at Redcar 1m hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Ambient (IRE) 3-1 (10-3) Slowly into stride, pushed along towards rear, ridden and no impression in 6th under 2f out, no extra, 9th of 10, 11 1/2l behind Loose Chippings (10-3) at Laytown 7f mdn pol in Sep.
Be Kool (IRE) 10-1 (9-8) Prominent, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 8, 1 3/4l behind Glengarry (9-8) at Musselburgh 7f hcp (4) gf in Sep.
Intense Style (IRE) 8-1 (10-5) Towards rear of mid-division, driven over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 14, 15 3/4l behind Parys Mountain (11-4) at Chester 1m hcp (4) gd in Sep.
Lord Rob 40-1 (8-8) Dwelt, in rear, never a factor, 8th of 11, 11 3/4l behind The Big House (9-3) at Catterick 7f hcp (6) gf in Sep.
Proceeding 13-2 (9-2) Held up in rear, ridden over 3f out, some late headway, no impression, 7th of 13, 4 3/4l behind Sophia Maria (9-2) at Newcastle 7f hcp (6) pol in Aug.
Roller 25-1 (9-4) Awkwardly away, mid-division, driven 2f out, never near leaders, weakened final furlong, 12th of 13, 8l behind Tum Tum (9-9) at Newcastle 1m hcp (5) pol in Sep.
Shamaheart (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Held up towards rear, plugged on final 2f, no threat, 8th of 12, 6 1/2l behind Placebo Effect (9-8) at Carlisle 1m hcp (6) gf in Aug.
Crimson Skies (IRE) 50-1 (9-4) Led, driven and headed 2f out, soon one pace, lost place over 1f out, ridden and weakened final furlong, 10th of 13, 11 1/4l behind Ghathanfar (8-13) at Newcastle 7f hcp (6) pol in Sep.
Hippeia (IRE) 5-1 (9-4) Took keen hold, led, headed over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 10, 7 1/4l behind Dependable (9-4) at Beverley 1m stks (6) gf in Sep.
Dominannie (IRE) 33-1 (8-7) Held up, ridden and weakened 2f out, 10th of 14, 19 3/4l behind Our Charlie Brown (9-5) at Catterick 7f hcp (6) sft in Aug.
