mid-division, took closer order 4f out, pushed along 3f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, went second post
mid-division, pushed along 4f out, headway 3f out, no extra over 1f out
towards rear, headway over 3f out, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, faded inside final furlong
prominent, disputed lead over 9f out, headed 4f out, pushed along over 3f out, weakened 2f out
chased leaders, went second and pushed along 3f out, ridden to challenge over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, lost second post
held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, never in contention
chased leaders, pushed along over 4f out, soon weakened quickly, eased over 2f out
led, disputed lead over 9f out, led outright 4f out, pushed along over 2f out, stayed on gamely final furlong
midfield, ridden over 3f out, soon struggling, plugged on one pace 1f out
chased leaders, ridden 4f out, weakened over 2f out
BILLY NO MATES is just a pound higher than when landing this 12 months ago and he stayed on purposefully during his most recent outing at Pontefract. Bollin Margaret was a winner at the West Yorkshire track last Sunday and has won here previously on significantly quicker going. Cosmic Soul was fancied for a similar affair at Doncaster last month but his stable remains out of sorts. Easter Island makes his handicap debut while Edge Of Darkness hasn’t been seen since prevailing in a modest novice stakes over course and distance in May.
Billy No Mates (IRE) 15-2 (10-2) In rear, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, stayed on to go 3rd towards finish, nearest finish, 3rd of 9, 2 1/2l behind Carrigillihy (9-12) at Pontefract 1m 4f hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Val Bassett (FR) 10-1 (10-3) Held up off the pace towards rear, stayed on inside final furlong, never going pace to reach leaders, 6th of 10, 2 1/2l behind Roll It In Glitter (9-5) at Ayr 1m 2f hcp (5) gs in Jul.
Bollin Margaret 9-2 (9-0) Chased leaders, switched right and pushed along over 1f out, soon pressed leader, ridden and led over 110 yards out, pushed out towards finish, readily, won at Pontefract 1m 2f hcp (4) gs in Jul beating Piecederesistance (9-11) by 1 3/4l, 6 ran.
Oasis Prince 4-1 (12-0) Raced wide off the pace towards rear, reminders after 3 out, plugged on in remote 4th close home, never on terms, 4th of 11, 19 1/4l behind Ez Tiger (10-9) at Southwell 2m hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Benadalid 15-2 (9-8) Tracked leader, lost place and pushed along 3f out, plugged on, 5th of 8, 5 1/4l behind Bushfire (9-3) at Haydock 1m 2f hcp (5) sft in Jul.
Aegis Power 14-1 (11-1) Tracked leaders, pushed along 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 8, 37 1/2l behind Unplugged (10-11) at Haydock 1m 4f hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Easter Island 200-1 (10-2) Never better than midfield, 7th of 10, 12 3/4l behind Crystal Mariner (9-1) at Newcastle 1m 2f mdn stks (5) pol in May.
Edge Of Darkness (IRE) 16-5 (9-7) Handy, shaken up and led well over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, pushed out well inside last, stayed on well, readily, won at Thirsk 1m 4f stks (4) gd in May beating Moush (9-7) by 1 3/4l, 7 ran.
Cosmic Soul (IRE) 4-1 (9-9) Tracked leaders, pushed along 3f out, weakened well over 1f out, 5th of 10, 9 1/4l behind Golden Move (9-11) at Doncaster 1m 4f hcp (5) sft in Jul.
Glittering Choice 14-1 (9-9) Handy, led 3f out, ridden 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on but no chance with winner, 2nd of 9, 4 1/4l behind Whatacracker (9-0) at Carlisle 1m 3f hcp (5) gs in Jul.
