chased leaders on outer, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
held up in touch, led over 1f out, driven out
towards rear, headway over 2f out, edged left inside final furlong, not quicken
slowly into stride, pushed along in rear, never dangerous
led, headed 3f out, one pace
pushed along towards rear, never dangerous
pushed along mid-division, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
towards rear and wide, soon struggling
chased leaders, led 3f out, headed over 1f out, no impression
with leader, ridden over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong
The proven fitness of ANAGRAM entitles him to the vote ahead of Cape Quarter whilst Tobrata can also be expected to give a good account. William Haggas has hit the target with three of his juvenile runners at the track in recent seasons so any support for Cape Quarter should be heeded. He's been off for over the year but certainly showed enough promise on his sole start last term to have leading claims in this company. As good as Haggas' record is, it's no match for that of Willie Muir who has gone one better with four winners from nine runners in this age group. Anagram is more exposed and was well held at Catterick last time but the return to racing on an artificial surface is expected to see her in a better light and she has leading claims on the book. Tobrata also has a decent shout on the figures once his pilot's claim is taken into account but the drop back from a mile isn't certain to suit and he may have to settle for a share of the prize money. The race looks to revolve around this trio and Anagram looks to hold the answer.
Bold Bomber 40-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders, ridden to press winner 3f out until 2f out, 11th of 15, 16l behind Hurricane Thomas (9-13) at Beverley 1m 2f am hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Sep.
Cape Quarter (USA) 12-1 (9-3) Held up behind, mid-division, good headway from over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, nearest finish, 5th of 12, 2 3/4l behind Star Links (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn stks (5) pol in Oct '08.
Tobrata 9-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, pushed along, soon tracking leaders, chased winner final furlong, no impression, 2nd of 8, 2l behind Bennelong (9-3) at Southwell 1m mdn auc stks (6) fbs in Oct.
Anagram 12-1 (8-10) Held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, no impression over 1f out, 6th of 11, 11l behind Lovely Thought (9-4) at Catterick 6f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) sft in Oct.
Hold The Star 10-1 (9-0) Steadied start, soon switched left, held up, never troubled leaders, last of 10, 17l behind Admirable Duque (8-11) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Oct.
Luisa Tetrazzini (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) In touch, ridden 2f out, soon weakened, 5th of 13, 11l behind Jonny Mudball (9-3) at Lingfield 7f mdn stks (5) pol in Oct.
Lunar Romance 40-1 (8-7) Held up towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, weakened 2f out, 9th of 12, 12l behind Mondego (8-11) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f stks 0-55 (6) pol in Oct.
Positivity 12-1 (8-12) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, stayed on under pressure to go 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 13, 10l behind Skysurfers (9-3) at Southwell 7f mdn auc stks (6) fbs in Oct.
Short Supply (USA) 25-1 (8-12) Held up, never dangerous, 7th of 12, 7l behind Implication (8-12) at Newcastle 1m mdn stks (5) gs in Sep.
Unconsoled 100-1 (8-5) Led until ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 12, 20l behind Pacific Bay (8-5) at Beverley 1m app stks (6) gf in Sep.
Well of Echoes 9-2 (8-11) Led, headed well over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 11, 3l behind Spoof Master (9-1) at Kempton 5f hcp (6) pol in Oct.
