tracked leaders, led halfway, ridden clear 2f out, caught post
soon led, headed halfway, ridden and weakened over 1f out
mid-division, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out
slowly into stride, towards rear, wide and headway halfway, ridden to chase leader over 1f out, not quicken inside final furlong
slowly into stride, held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on to lead post
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders until halfway
chased leaders over 3f
slowly into stride, soon prominent, weakened 2f out
Alzarma is the pick in the claimer, with I'm Aimee, Entertain and Ellis Cave seen as the main dangers. Alzarma and I'm Aimee met in a heavy-ground Bath claimer two weeks ago, with both finishing behind Sound That Alarm. The selection was third, three lengths in front of today's rival who now re-opposes on two-pounds better terms. The latter did in fact finish best of all, but even so should not turn the tables despite the weight pull. Entertain caught the eye at Salisbury last time when second to Hidden Chance, but the way that he stayed on suggests that the drop back in trip will not be in his favour. Ellis Cave was a bit unlucky in running here last time but would not have won anyway, and with Danny Tudhope able to claim five-pounds, we like the look of Alzarma.
Alzarma 14-1 (8-5) Always in touch, ridden over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 15, 3 1/2l behind Sound That Alarm (9-5) at Bath 6f 3yo clm (6) hvy.
Ellis Cave 12-1 (8-11) Held up, headway and hampered over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Gracie's Gift (8-3) at Southwell 6f mdn clm (7) fbs.
Faithisflying 11-1 (8-11) Mid-division, ridden halfway, no impression, 8th of 14, 8l behind Gracie's Gift (8-3) at Southwell 6f mdn clm (7) fbs.
Entertain 25-1 (8-0) Held up in touch, ridden 3f out, ran on from 2f out, kept on well to go 2nd final furlong, not reach winner, 2nd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Hidden Chance (8-10) at Salisbury 7f 3yo clm (5) gf.
I'm Aimee 13-2 (8-2) Always prominent, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 15, 6l behind Sound That Alarm (9-5) at Bath 6f 3yo clm (6) hvy.
Peaceful Frontier 33-1 (8-6) Mid-division, chased along halfway, soon beaten, 14th of 15, 21l behind The Pen (8-6) at Redcar 6f 2yo sll (G) gf in Aug.
Turtle Magic (IRE) 25-1 (8-6) Slowly into stride, soon mid-division, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 8th of 15, 12l behind Sound That Alarm (9-5) at Bath 6f 3yo clm (6) hvy.
Waterline Lover 14-1 (8-2) Mid-division until ridden over 3f out, soon weakened, 10th of 15, 15l behind Sound That Alarm (9-5) at Bath 6f 3yo clm (6) hvy.