soon outpaced and behind, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on
slowly into stride, soon chasing leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened over 2f out, eased over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, not quicken
chased leaders, weakened 2f out
chased leader, weakened final furlong
always towards rear
slowly into stride, mid-division, weakened final 2f
led, ridden over 2f out, headed entering final furlong, kept on under pressure towards finish
in touch, ridden 3f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, one pace final 2f
behind, ridden and headway over 2f out, one pace
always towards rear
chased leaders, ridden to lead entering final furlong, soon hung left, kept on
always behind
Paddywack doesn't appear to be the horse of old but should still be capable of landing a race of this nature, St Ivian and Carnivore may provide most danger. David Chapman's eight-year-old was rated 73 this time last year and is now down to a very tempting mark following a run of 24 defeats. The signs are there that he can win another race having finished just three lengths behind Brigadore at Pontefract in July. A repeat of that effort could be good enough today. St Ivian seems to be a better horse at Wolverhampton but he has gone well here during the summer and this consistent type should be involved once again. Carnivore is very lightly raced and his recent effort at Carlisle behind Geordie Dancer reads well, if he handles this surface he should play a major role. It is not a race to get too heavily involved in, but Paddywack could be worth a small wager at a big price.
Carnivore 5-1 (8-9) Went right start, mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, led over 1f out until headed towards finish, 2nd of 16, shd behind Geordie Dancer (8-13) at Carlisle 6f 3yo hcp (6) gf in Sept.
Labelled With Love 10-1 (8-9) Raced stand side, slowly away, always in rear, 15th of 18, 25l behind Mugeba (8-7) at Yarmouth 6f hcp 0-60 (6) hvy.
St Ivian 7-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, one pace final furlong, 5th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Sarraaf (9-0) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
George The Best (IRE) 22-1 (8-10) Always towards rear, 10th of 17, 14l behind Dizzy In The Head (8-10) at Catterick 5f clm (5) sft.
Eforetta (GER) 14-1 (8-2) Towards rear, effort 3f out, weakened 2f out, 11th of 14, 17l behind Final Promise (9-2) at Warwick 1m 3yo hcp (5) gs in Jul.
Gaudalpin (IRE) 8-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 14, 3l behind Kensington (9-0) at Lingfield 7f app hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Brave Chief 11-4fav (8-8) With leader to over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 12, 6l behind Sarraaf (9-0) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.