towards rear and outpaced, pushed along over 2f out, never dangerous
towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, never a factor
towards rear, outpaced over 3f out, never a factor
slowly away, mid-division, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
made all, ridden over 1f out, challenged inside final furlong, kept on gamely
in touch, pushed along over 1f out, soon weakened
with leader, every chance over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
reared and slowly away start, mid-division, pushed along and weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders in 3rd, challenged over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, kept on
held up mid-division, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace
The Nazca Lines is the most experienced contender in this modest maiden event and was only beaten half a length in a nursery last time, but has already shaped as though he would be suited by further than this trip and the form of the Beverley maiden in which Sheepscar Lad and Climax both made the frame looks ordinary. MADAME BOUNTY has improved for each of her three races to date and came close to landing her maiden victory when just failing to hold on over a longer trip at Bath last month. She looks the one to beat back over this sharp 5f.
African Grey 3-1 (9-5) Went left start, led until over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 7, 6 1/2l behind Clef (9-0) at Beverley 5f mdn stks (5) gs in Jul.
Lightoller (IRE) 25-1 (8-10) Mid-division, outpaced and no impression final 2f, 12th of 14, 12 1/2l behind Mr Hobbs (8-8) at Newbury 6f mdn stks (5) gf in Jul.
Operational 28-1 (9-2) Chased leaders on inside, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 11, 15 1/2l behind Burrishoole Abbey (9-2) at Carlisle 6f stks (5) gf in Jun.
Sheepscar Lad (IRE) 40-1 (9-5) Dwelt, mid-division, headway to chase leaders halfway, every chance throughout final furlong, kept on well, 2nd of 8, hd behind Fields Of Song (9-0) at Beverley 5f mdn stks (5) gs in Jul.
The Nazca Lines (IRE) 10-3 (9-7) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, kept on and held near finish, 2nd of 5, 1/2l behind Springforth (8-8) at Catterick 6f (4) gd in Jul.
Wilderswood (IRE) Invincible Spirit colt out of Putyball.
Climax 6-4fav (9-0) Went left start, with leader, led over 2f out, headed approaching final furlong, no extra closing stages, 3rd of 8, 4 1/4l behind Fields Of Song (9-0) at Beverley 5f mdn stks (5) gs in Jul.
Cosmic Sky 20-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, on outside, pushed along halfway, ridden inside final 2f, weakened soon after, last of 8, 9 3/4l behind Mightaswellsmile (8-6) at Nottingham 5f mdn fll stks (5) sft in Jul.
Madame Bounty (IRE) 7-2 (9-0) Chased leaders, 2nd inside final 3f, led over 2f out, ridden and pressed inside final furlong, headed and no extra towards finish, lost 2nd post, 3rd of 12, 1 1/4l behind Santafiora (9-0) at Bath 6f fll stks (4) gd in Jun.
Whigwham 16-1 (8-11) Held up, in rear, some late headway, never nearer, 5th of 11, 9l behind Rusumaat (9-9) at Catterick 6f stks (5) sft in Jun.