prominent, pushed along over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
in touch, pushed along, headway 3f out, ridden 2f out to chase winner final furlong
held up, pushed along 4f out, effort over 2f out, no impression
led, headed over 3f out, ridden, one pace final 2f
tracked leader, smooth progress to lead over 3f out, driven out final furlong
started slowly and behind, reminders 4f out, never a factor
Nonrunner
Greenwich Meantime can beat Prairie Sun, Saida Lenasera, and Hernando's Boy in a tight little handicap. The step up to two miles may bring about a return to the winner's enclosure for Greenwich Meantime who is nothing if not consistent. Lynda Ramsden's five-year-old had dropped to a reasonable mark when scoring over a mile and a half at Doncaster in March, and as that was an apprentice event, he lined up with no penalty at Catterick next time. However, he failed to take advantage in finishing second to Far Pavilions and ran off his revised mark when put in his place by Feed The Meter on a return to Town Moor last week. Both his recent conquerors are useful though, and he should be in at the finish here. The slight concern would be if any more rain turned it soft, but otherwise he should again run his race. Saida Lenasera followed a win on good ground at Southwell with placed efforts at Nottingham and Beverley, and he should handle any cut that might occur, but Prairie Sun much prefers fast ground. He is in great form though, having added to a win over hurdles with two Flat victories under Saleem Golam. He now shoulders a six-pound penalty though and will find this tougher to hold off Hernando's Boy, whom he had less than three lengths behind at Catterick. The longer trip will suit the latter, but we still prefer the claims of Greenwich Meantime.
Master Wells (IRE) 5-1 (9-1) Mid-division, headway over 3f out, ridden and one pace final 2f, 4th of 11, 7l behind Malarkey (9-3) at Thirsk 2m hcp (4) gd.
Vicious Prince (IRE) 50-1 (8-9) In touch until outpaced over 3f out, 14th of 20, 27l behind Dundry (8-12) at York 1m 6f hcp (4) sft.
Saida Lenasera (FR) 5-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders and keen, led over 10f out, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on, 2nd of 12, 3/4l behind Seifi (7-11) at Beverley 2m hcp (5) gd.
Through The Rye 14-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden and lost place over 3f out, weakened 2f out, 6th of 10, 16l behind Princess Kiotto (9-8) at Newcastle 2m hcp (5) gd.
Prairie Sun (GER) 10-3fav (8-1) Made all, ridden over 1f out, stayed on well, won at Catterick 1m 6f hcp (5) frm beating Golden Measure (8-11) by 2 1/2l, 10 ran.
Liferaft 66-1 (8-6) Held up in touch, ridden and outpaced over 3f out, no impression, 9th of 12, 13l behind Seifi (7-11) at Beverley 2m hcp (5) gd.
Greenwich Meantime 9-4fav (8-11) Held up, headway over 3f out, ridden 2f out, chased winner final furlong, 2nd of 12, 7l behind Feed The Meter (8-3) at Doncaster 1m 4f hcp (5) gf.
Hernando's Boy 5-1 (9-4) Mid-division, out pace over 4f out, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong, not reach leaders, 3rd of 10, 3l behind Prairie Sun (8-1) at Catterick 1m 6f hcp (5) frm.
