tracked leaders, led and going well approaching 3 out, ridden clear from last
held up, headway 7th, tracked leaders approaching 3 out, one pace
mid-division, headway 3 out, no extra approaching last
chased leaders, weakened after 3 out
held up mid-division, headway 6th, 7 lengths down in 3rd, when stumbled and unseated rider last
held up towards rear, ridden approaching 6th, soon struggling
behind, mistake 2nd, weakened from 5th
chased leaders, weakened after 7th
behind and keen, weakened 4 out
in touch, weakened after 4 out, pulled up before 2 out
towards rear when unseated rider 4th
chased leaders, weakened after 5th
held up, headway 6th, not much room approaching 5 out, soon lost place
led, headed approaching 3 out, not fluent when held last
chased leaders, reminders approaching 6th, soon weakened
Petrovka is a speculative selection in the nightcap with Floodlight Fantasy and Lindseyfield Lodge likely to have their supporters. Steve Gollings' mare is still a maiden after 23 starts but it could be that the switch back to fast ground might suit and it is also worth noting that she was backed ahead of her most recent start. Floodlight Fantasy won readily off a mark of 66 at Fakenham. This contest is similarly dire. Lindseyfield Lodge won a seller at Hexham and cannot be dismissed with any confidence. Joe Jo Star stayed on in a similar event last time out and has place claims. Kings Majesty doesn't seem to be as good over hurdles as on the flat. Sister Agnes hasn't looked the most straight forward in the past hence her low handicap mark. That said, she took her opportunity well at Stratford, and is quickly turned out under a penalty. Shade Bonny is best of the rest. A race strong in numbers but low in quality and we are with Petrovka.
Histoire De Moeurs (FR) 14-1 (11-8) Chased leader, led 4th, headed approaching 2 out, soon weakened, 6th of 13, 38l behind Akram (11-5) at Market Rasen 2m 1f nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gd in Jun.
Joe Jo Star 20-1 (10-9) Held up towards rear, stayed on well from 3 out, 4th of 16, 10l behind Pipers Legend (10-12) at Uttoxeter 2m sll hdl (5) gf.
King's Majesty (IRE) 14-1 (11-9) Led, headed 3 out, weakened next, 11th of 16, well behind Apollo Creed (11-2) at Uttoxeter 2m hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gf in May.
Petrovka (IRE) 6-1 (10-0) Chased winner, every chance 3 out, 4th and weakening when slightly hampered before 2 out, 5th of 13, 25l behind Advancement (11-12) at Uttoxeter 2m nov hdl (4) gs.
Pennyrock (IRE) 20-1 (11-4) Held up, ridden and outpaced 3 out, stayed on from last, 3rd of 12, 3 1/2l behind Peak Seasons (11-6) at Cartmel 2m 1f nov hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gd.
Shade Bonny 12-1 (11-12) Mid-division, ridden 4th, losing place and badly hampered 5th, not recover, 9th of 12, 41l behind Zizou (11-5) at Worcester 2m hcp hdl (5) gf.
Fair Shake (IRE) 16-1 (11-4) Held up, mistake 2nd, not fluent 6th, mistake last, never on terms, 7th of 12, 24l behind Monsieur Delage (11-12) at Worcester 2m 4f sll hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gf.
Sister Agnes (IRE) 18-1 (9-9) Mid-division, headway 3rd, left in lead after 7th, not fluent 3 out, idled flat, driven out, won at Stratford 2m 3f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd beating Acapulco Bay (11-4) by 4 1/2l, 13 ran.
Wee Ziggy 25-1 (11-7) Held up, ridden 3 out, soon weakened, 9th of 12, 50l behind Peak Seasons (11-6) at Cartmel 2m 1f nov hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gd.
Star Tenor (IRE) 25-1 (10-12) Took keen hold, held up towards rear, mistake 1st, no chance after 7th, tailed off, 12th of 14, well behind First Boy (10-12) at Uttoxeter 2m cnd sll hdl (5) gd in Jun.
Lindseyfield Lodge (IRE) 12-1 (11-0) Held up, badly hampered and fell 5 out in race won by Peak Seasons (11-6) at Cartmel 2m 1f nov hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gd, 12 ran.
Mycenean Prince (USA) 28-1 (9-11) Chased leaders, weakened 4 out, 7th of 10, 50l behind Yellow Flag (11-4) at Bangor 2m 1f hcp chs 0-105 (4) gf.
Floodlight Fantasy 7-2fav (10-8) Held up, headway 8th, chased leader 10th, one pace flat, 3rd of 13, 10l behind Mistral De La Cour (10-11) at Sedgefield 2m 4f cnd hcp chs (5) gf in Jun.
Thunderclap 20-1 (10-2) Made all, hard pressed 3 out, ridden when blundered last, held on under pressure flat, won at Wetherby 2m nov hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd in Jun beating Joshua's Gold (11-1) by 3/4l, 15 ran.
I'm Gunner Be Fine 66-1 (10-9) Mid-division, outpaced approaching 3 out, soon weakened, 9th of 13, well behind Good Citizen (10-12) at Market Rasen 2m 3f nov hdl (4) sft.
Norisan 66-1 (9-9) Always behind, tailed off when pulled up 2 out in race won by Nortonthorpe Lad (10-6) at N Abbot 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd, 10 ran.
