close up, ridden to join leader 3 out, kept on one pace approaching next
tracked leader, led 4 out, headed bend approaching 2 out, kept on one pace
keen, led, jumped right early, soon clear, weakened soon after 5th, headed, behind, pulled up 3 out
mid-division, wide, headway to chase leaders after 4th, ridden next, weakened 3 out
held up in touch, good headway approaching 3 out, led bend approaching 2 out, soon clear, comfortable
tracked leaders, lost place after 5th, behind, pulled up last
held up in rear, good headway approaching 3 out, soon ridden, chased winner approaching next, kept on, no impression on winner
held up in rear, ridden, weakened 3 out
in rear, some headway bend approaching 2 out, ridden, soon weakened
tracked leaders, ridden 3 out, soon weakened
Nonrunner
Typically low grade fare that can be taken by CAVALRY TWILL with Calzaghe and Manathon others to note in the market. Jimmy Frost has a good record in races of this nature and while this mare has struggled to get her head in front, the combination of a shorter trip and better ground will suit. Calzaghe showed ability on the flat for Karl Burke and is a surprising entrant over hurdles. He had cut no ice at the game earlier in his career but Jim Best is a past master of gleaning improvement from others' castoffs. Manathon has been the subject of a couple of gambles so the market needs close attention once again. Brigadore is potentially well treated on some of his old form though his recent efforts have been little to write home about. Seeu Central is a fascinating raider from the Phillip Rothwell yard. White Moss should have won more races than she has in the past and this has much to do with the fact that she finds nowhere near as much as she promises. Posh Emily has won a plating event in the past at this track though may need a little more rain in order to be at her best. Cavalry Twill needs a leap of faith to fancy her but we will offer her up as value against the likely market leaders.
Brigadore (USA) 66-1 (10-13) Mid-division, struggling 6th, tailed off, 12th of 16, 45l behind Rampant Ronnie (11-4) at Ludlow 2m sll hdl (5) gf in Oct.
Cavalry Twill (IRE) 8-1 (10-9) Tracked leader, pushed along after 6th, led 7th, headed approaching 2 out, no extra flat, 4th of 6, 7l behind Earlsfield Raider (10-7) at Fontwell 2m 2f sell hdl (5) gs.
Seeu Central (IRE) 16-1 (10-6) Soon led, strongly pressed and headed 2 out, soon no extra, 7th of 16, 11l behind Porto Calero (11-2) at Tramore 2m hdl sft in Jan.
Leptis Magna 125-1 (10-5) Sweating, raced keenly, led, headed soon after 4 out, soon under pressure and beaten, tailed off, 5th of 6, well behind You're The Top (11-8) at Ascot 2m nh nov hdl (3) gd in Oct.
Posh Emily 4-1 (10-0) Chased leader after mistake 1st until 8th, remained prominent, beaten when not fluent last, last of 7, 4l behind Le Corvee (11-12) at Ludlow 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gf in Oct.
Dehanom 100-1 (10-13) Chased leaders until after 5th, soon weakened, tailed off, last of 16, well behind Riverside Theatre (11-4) at Kempton 2m nh nov hdl (4) sft in Jan.
Wandering Minstral 33-1 (10-9) Held up, chased leaders approaching 2 out, weakened approaching last, 7th of 13, 17l behind Doctor Robert (11-7) at Wincanton 2m nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gf in Oct.
Manathon (FR) 7-1 (11-3) Mid-division, headway 5th, mistake 2 out, soon weakened, 7th of 11, 30l behind Peaceful Means (11-5) at Cartmel 2m 1f nov hcp hdl 0-90 (4) gd in Jul.
Bold Pioneer (USA) 5-1fav (10-10) In touch, mistake 1st, ridden to challenge 2 out, weakened before last, 4th of 17, 11l behind Breaking Shadow (11-5) at Catterick 2m sell hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd in Dec '07.
Shrewd Dude 50-1 (10-12) Towards rear, tailed off when pulled up 9th, in a race won by Berkeley Court (10-7) at Newton Abbot 2m hcp chs 0-85 (5) gd in Aug, 14 ran.
Calzaghe (IRE) 6-1 (10-0) Tracked leaders until weakened 4 out, 6th of 8, 28l behind Amazing King (10-10) at Musselburgh 2m 4yo nov hcp hdl (3) gd in Feb '08.
White Moss (IRE) 14-1 (10-12) Held up, close order 5th, soon one pace, 4th of 12, 21l behind Charmaine Wood (11-7) at Towcester 2m mrs nov hdl (3yo+) (4) sft in Nov '08.
