tracked leader, led over 6f out, headed and ridden 4f out, weakened 3f out, eased
in touch, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out
led, headed over 8f out, weakening on bend over 2f out,
tracked leaders, ridden 6f out, weakened 5f out
held up, steady headway over 5f out, led over 2f out, clear over 1f out, ran on
in rear, tailed off 5f out
in touch and keen, ridden over 4f out, soon weakened and well behind
towards rear, pushed along halfway, ridden 3f out and plugged on to chase leading trio well inside final furlong, no chance
tracked leaders, led over 8f out, headed over 6f out, led again over 4f out, headed over 2f out, hampered soon after when beaten
mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, chased leader approaching final furlong, wandered and held
slowly into stride, steady headway 6f out, edged left over 2f out, chased leaders soon after and faded well inside final furlong
A notably low grade start to proceedings and York Cliff is our token selection against Dushstorm and Bundle Up. The hold up performer was given too much to do in a recent plating contest at the track and while winning isn't something he does on a regular basis, York Cliff is at least from a stable in form. Dushstorm is a regular winner in the grade and has to be respected. The handicapper has made life difficult for him outside of this sphere. Bundle Up takes a drop in class. She shapes as if the trip is gettable and the market is accordingly noted. Zalkani needs no introduction to regular watchers of racing at Dunstall Park. He makes a return from a sizeable absence. Saameq is in a similar situation tonight. Singleb makes a debut for George Baker having left David Barron. Soundbyte looked to have appreciated a drop into the grade and has to go on the shortlist in spite of all the headgear and aids he carries. Bainisteoir searches for a maiden success. Tried over a mile, it will be interesting to see what happens over the extra four furlongs. Blazing Mask is exposed as moderate although she ran a career best when splitting better horses in a recent event at Hamilton. York Cliff gets the nod.
Bundle Up 8-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders, under pressure over 2f out, soon one pace, 7th of 12, 7l behind Prince Charlemagne (9-1) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jun.
Zalkani (IRE) 7-1 (9-2) Held up, ridden over 2f out, weakening when hung left over 1f out, 9th of 11, 8l behind Winter Cruise (8-5) at W'hampton 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Dec.
Dushstorm (IRE) 14-1 (9-4) Held up, headway 2f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 13, 8l behind Looks The Business (8-6) at Lingfield 1m 5f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Jun.
Star Berry 150-1 (9-9) Took keen hold, tracked leaders, ridden and weakened from over 3f out, 8th of 12, 26l behind Dreams Jewel (10-0) at W'hampton 1m 6f amt hcp (5) pol in Mar.
York Cliff 9-1 (9-1) Took keen hold, held up, some headway final 2f, never a factor, 5th of 7, 4l behind Trigger's Friend (8-6) at Folkestone 2m hcp 0-60 (6) sft.
Crafty Fox 20-1 (8-0) Mid-division, headway on inside over 2f out, switched left over 1f out, kept on final furlong, 4th of 12, 6l behind Parthenope (8-5) at Kempton 1m app hcp (6) pol in Jun.
Singleb (IRE) 12-1 (10-1) Mid-division, effort over 3f out, no impression, 10th of 16, 11l behind Zelos (10-5) at Nottingham 1m 2f ldy rds hcp (6) gf in Oct.
Blazing Mask (IRE) 12-1 (8-11) In touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 11, 14l behind Aleatricis (8-6) at Hamilton 1m 4f 3yo hcp (6) gd.
Soundbyte 10-1 (8-8) Held up in rear on outer, smooth headway over 3f out, led approaching 2f out, headed 1f out, one pace, 2nd of 9, 1l behind Bridgewater Boys (9-6) at Lingfield 1m 4f sll (6) frm in Jun.
Bainisteoir 33-1 (8-11) Mid-division, ridden on inside over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 14, 5l behind Stage Acclaim (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 1f 3yo hcp (6) sft.
Balais Folly (FR) 10-1 (8-6) Stumbled start, held up, not clear run 2f out, hung left thereafter, no impression on leaders final furlong, 5th of 10, 5l behind Rampant Ronnie (8-13) at Warwick 1m 3f 3yo sll (6) gf.
Saameq (IRE) 10-1 (8-11) Towards rear, good headway over 3f out to chase leaders, weakened final furlong, 3rd of 12, 9l behind Royal Melbourne (8-10) at W'hampton 1m 4f hcap (6) pol in Sept.
