held up towards rear, headway on outside over 3f out, chased winner over 2f out to over 1f out, ridden and no extra final furlong
mid-division, lost place over 2f out, soon weakened
held up, headway on outside over 3f out, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, hung left and kept on final furlong, no impression
chased leaders, lost place over 3f out, soon weakened
mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, lost place over 2f out, soon weakened
tracked leader, led over 4f out, ridden clear over 2f out, stayed on well
reared start, behind until kept on from over 1f out, never nearer
led, headed over 4f out, ridden and lost place over 2f out, no danger after
behind, no impression when not clear run and switched right well over 1f out, never near to challenge
slowly into stride, behind, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on nearest finish
mid-division on inside, ridden well over 1f out, kept on same pace, never on terms
chased leaders to over 3f out, soon behind
VALID POINT can continue to defy the handicapper and it looks as if Strike Force and Fantasy Ride as the dangers. Having sunk to a basement figure, Sir Mark Prescott's charge looks to have discovered the art of winning and after defying a penalty at Beverley with the minimum of fuss, an additional penalty shouldn't stop him from landing the hattrick. Strike Force could have won more races were it not for some of the rather conservative tactics that have been tried in amateur riders events. It will be interesting to see what obtains under more skilled handling. Fantasy Ride has been a regular at Yarmouth. He did win off a mark of 58 in January 2008 and is now rated just 50. View From The Top was rated in the mid-70's when trained by Sir Mark Prescott though has clearly regressed since. Benitez Bond has been unable to follow up upon a fair effort at Southwell earlier in the season. King's Icon has been exposed as moderate but as he hails from a particularly shrewd yard, any market moves should not be ignored. It all concerns Valid Point in the finale and he is sure to be priced up accordingly.
Strike Force 11-2 (9-6) Behind, driven and headway over 3f out, never nearer, 5th of 13, 9l behind Inspector Clouseau (10-0) at Catterick 1m 4f am hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Aug.
View From The Top 10-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, weakened entering straight, last of 13, 36l behind La Petite Bleue (9-7) at Down Royal 1m 2f hcp 47-65 gf in Jun.
King's Icon (IRE) 3-1fav (8-12) Held up towards rear, headway going well over 2f out, switched left over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, ran on, 2nd of 13, nk behind Ela Gorrie Mou (9-4) at Yarmouth 1m hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Aug.
The Wily Woodcock 20-1 (8-9) Towards rear, lost touch and in rear over 3f out, never a factor, 11th of 12, 18l behind Avontuur (8-10) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jun.
Kaystar Ridge 33-1 (8-9) Held up in mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, headway under pressure over 1f out, stayed on to take 3rd post, 3rd of 10, 6l behind Astrodonna (9-7) at Yarmouth 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Aug.
Noche de Reyes 22-1 (8-13) Behind, headway over 1f out, soon ridden, never dangerous, 6th of 17, 7l behind Agilete (9-7) at Haydock 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Aug.
Valid Point (IRE) 4-5fav (8-9) Close up, ridden over 2f out, led over 5f out, headed 4f out, regained lead over 2f out, kept on well, won at Beverley 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) fm in Aug beating Screaming Brave (8-13) by 1 3/4l, 13 ran.
Bute Street 100-1 (9-13) Always in rear, pushed along and struggling 4f out, tailed off, last of 8, 27l behind Brilliana (8-12) at Bath 1m 4f mdn stks (5) gd in Aug.
Benitez Bond 20-1 (8-9) Led, ridden and headed 3f out, one pace from over 1f out, 7th of 11, 5l behind King Of Connacht (9-4) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Aug.
Desert Hawk 50-1 (9-13) Always mid-division, 8th of 11, 7l behind Safebreaker (10-10) at Chester 1m 4f am hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Aug.
Fantasy Ride 7-2fav (8-9) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway on inside over 3f out, soon ridden, no impression over 1f out, 4th of 8, 5l behind Pretty Officer (8-7) at Yarmouth 1m 2f app hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Aug.
Parkview Love (USA) 14-1 (8-11) Prominent, chased leaders 2f out, not quicken, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 12, 9l behind Pab Special (8-12) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Miskin Flyer 20-1 (9-1) Always behind, 11th of 16, 13l behind Landucci (9-8) at Chepstow 1m app hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Aug.
