in touch, led after 2f, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong
towards rear, ridden along over 3f out, headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong
held up behind leaders, driven 2f out, one pace final furlong
mid-division, switched right and headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong
prominent, ridden along 3f out, weakened final furlong
dwelt, always rear division
mid-division, effort halfway, soon behind
led, headed after 2f and remained in touch, led over 2f out, shaken up over 1f out, soon clear, easily
took keen hold behind leaders, effort 3f out, soon beaten
prominent, ridden along halfway, driven to chase winner final furlong
Valhillen, Lady Sandicliffe and Natural Rhythm look the three to concentrate on here and the vote is given to Valhillen. The selection finished in front of Lady Sandicliffe at Wolverhampton last time and on identical terms he should be capable of beating that rival again here. They are both eased in grade and at this level it will be a surprise if they are not both able to claim some place money, with Valhillen our idea of the winner. Natural Rhythm is worth a mention as he won in this grade last time at Catterick but although he has plenty of speed, he does not appear to be the most genuine. Coffee Cup is lightly-raced and could go well at a price, but Mark Wallace has his string in good order at present and Valhillen can provide him with another winner.
Indecision 8-1 (8-11) Towards rear, ridden and some headway 2f out, kept on final furlong, never nearer, 7th of 14, 5l behind Willyn (8-9) at Thirsk 7f 2yo clm (5) gf.
Natural Rhythm (IRE) 2-1fav (8-11) Held up, headway 2f out, ridden and stayed on well to lead final 25 yards, won at Catterick 7f 2yo sll (6) gd beating Shipboard Romance (8-3) by a nk, 9 ran.
Alexander Monarchy (IRE) 20-1 (8-8) Close up, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out, last of 9, 9l behind Irving Place (9-4) at Nottingham 6f 2yo hcp (5) gf.
Alfredtheordinary 25-1 (8-12) Mid-division, effort when hung left 3f out, never near to challenge, 9th of 15, 7l behind Fly Kiss (8-0) at Beverley 7f 2yo hcp (5) gd.
Glenshee (IRE) 12-1 (9-1) In touch, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, soon weakened, 8th of 10, 12l behind Cobo Bay (9-4) at W'hampton 7f 2yo hcp (5) pol.
Tagula King (IRE) 50-1 (8-9) Dwelt, always behind, 16th of 17, 17l behind Artdeal (8-13) at Beverley 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf in Apr.
Bantham Bay 50-1 (9-0) In touch stand's side, hard driven 2f out, soon no chance with far side group, 7th of 13, 11l behind Step Softly (9-0) at Folkestone 7f 2yo fll mdn aut (5) gf in Jul.
Coffee Cup (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) Towards rear, ridden and hung right over 2f out, some headway, one pace, 4th of 12, 9l behind Rosaleen (9-0) at Thirsk 7f 2yo mdn fll (4) gd in Jul.
Handsinthemist (IRE) 11-2 (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden along halfway, weakened final furlong, 6th of 8, 8l behind Mister Christie (9-2) at Beverley 5f 2yo clm (5) sft in Jul.
Lady Sandicliffe (IRE) 7-1 (8-7) Never better than mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no impression on leaders, 8th of 12, 8l behind Palm Court (8-8) at W'hampton 7f 2yo hcp (5) pol in Jul.
McHepple 100-1 (8-11) Dwelt, in rear, outpaced halfway, driven and kept on from over 1f out, never near leaders, 8th of 13, 13l behind Winter Bloom (9-0) at Redcar 7f 2yo mdn fll (5) frm.
Rich James (IRE) 14-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out and weakened over 1f out, 6th of 9, 7l behind Taurian (9-7) at Hamilton 6f 2yo hcp (4) gf.
Valhillen 10-1 (8-2) Led to over 2f out, kept on, weakened final furlong, 4th of 12, 6l behind Palm Court (8-8) at W'hampton 7f 2yo hcp (5) pol in Jul.
Shipboard Romance (IRE) 9-2 (8-3) With leader, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on until no extra and headed final 75 yards, 2nd of 9, nk behind Natural Rhythm (8-11) at Catterick 7f 2yo sll (6) gd.
