led after 1f, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
mid-division, headway 3f out, chased leader 2f out, ridden and every chance entering final furlong, kept on
in touch, outpaced over 5f out, ridden and headway on outside over 1f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division, ridden 2f out, never on terms
keen early, held up, ridden 2f out, never on terms
chased leaders, hampered and lost place 5f out, soon behind, virtually pulled up
mid-division, headway 3f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, no extra towards finish
slowly into stride and behind, headway over 2f out, ridden and stayed on final furlong, nearest finish
behind when hampered after 2f, no danger after
led 1f, chased leader, lost place 3f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, no impression final furlong
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Nonrunner
Great Chieftain, Sir Orpen and Manouche are the three against the field in this competitive one mile handicap, and a chance is taken that Great Chieftain can win at a nice price. David Barron saddles his Catterick maiden winner, Sir Orpen and the top weight looks sure to go well. Despite some very good runs in defeat as a juvenile, it took that little Catterick maiden for Sir Orpen to lose his maiden tag. The trainer is in good form and this is his local track. Sir Orpen is a good yardstick for the others, but top weight may prevent him winning. It is worth noting that Manouche lost his maiden tag on very testing ground, and with rain forecast, he may be a shrewd selection. However, Kevin Ryan's runner has disappointed on the all-weather since and appears limited. A chance is taken though with Great Chieftain. Richard Fahey is hopeful his three year old will have a good campaign, and after some encouraging displays as a two year old, he shaped well on his recent visit to the track, getting within a length and a half of the useful Royal Envoy. He can be expected to come on for the run, and Great Chieftain can win at a nice price.
Sir Orpen (IRE) 11-8fav (9-3) Tracked leaders, led well over 1f out, ran on final furlong, won at Catterick 7f 3yo mdn (5) gf beating Wind Shuffle (9-3) by 2 1/2l, 10 ran.
North Walk (IRE) 20-1 (9-4) Mid-division, driven over 3f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 10, 13l behind Flying Clarets (8-5) at Ripon 1m 3yo hcp (4) gd.
Heaven Knows 5-2 (9-0) In touch, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong to lead close home, cheekily, won at W'hampton 6f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Nov beating Stonecrabstomorrow (9-0) by 1/2l, 12 ran.
Sands of Barra (IRE) 20-1 (8-6) Waited with in front, shaken up over 1f out, ran on, won at Yarmouth 7f 3yo hcp (4) gf beating Tawaassol (9-2) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
Crimson Flame (IRE) 20-1 (8-13) Behind, effort on outside over 2f out, stayed on final furlong but never able to challenge, 4th of 11, 3l behind Polliwilline (9-1) at Windsor 1m 3yo hcp (4) gf in Apr.
Manouche 4-1fav (8-8) Chased leaders, ridden to lead 2f out, headed 1f out, kept on, 5th of 12, 2l behind Royal Amnesty (8-8) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo hcp (5) pol in Apr.
Queen's Composer (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Prominent, every chance over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, eased, 11th of 13, 19l behind Tempsford Flyer (9-3) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo mdn (5) pol in Apr.
Hearthstead Dancer (USA) 11-2 (9-4) Prominent, ridden 3f out, edged left 2f out, one pace, 4th of 5, 9l behind Idarah (9-4) at Haydock 1m 3f 3yo hcp (5) gd in Apr.
