slowly into stride, behind, ridden and headway over 1f out, edged left and one pace inside final furlong
chased leader, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on
led, ridden and headed 2f out, edged right and weakened inside final furlong
slowly into stride, soon chasing leaders, led 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, ran on
slowly into stride, in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Nonrunner
A good claimer and we like the claims of Cindertrack versus Calcutta and Bailieborough. Jamie Osborne's representative was a disappointing favourite last time out but that was posted a day after landing a Catterick handicap and the gelding is better judged on that effort. Ridden handily, he does possess a willing attitude to the game and could well find the track at York to her liking. Calcutta is not the easiest horse in the world to win with but he is sure to be arriving late on the scene. A credit to connections with big runs in the top handicaps, it is almost two years since he consented to get his head infront. Bailieborough was a regular at this level and will have the services of Stephen Donohoe. Not disgraced in handicaps, he has form on a fast surface and should run well. Top Dirham has ability although injury has often afflicted his inclination to show it. Often well supported, he should be watched in the market for any positive clues. Cindertrack looks to have obvious claims on the book and secures the nomination.
Calcutta 14-1 (8-11) Held up, some progress over 1f out, never dangerous, 10th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Salinja (9-1) at Newbury 1m hcap (2) gd.
Cyclical 18-1 (9-1) Always in rear, 14th of 15, 8l behind King's Caprice (9-6) at Chepstow 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gd.
Neon Blue 16-1 (8-9) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed and no extra towards finish, 2nd of 6, 1/2l behind Confide (8-11) at Ayr 7f hcp 0-85 (4) frm.
Cindertrack 8-11fav (9-8) Led, ridden and headed 1f out, one pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 7, 3l behind Balik Pearls (9-7) at Warwick 7f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Bailieborough (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Dwelt, effort over 2f out, never reached challenging position, last of 7, 10l behind Claret And Amber (9-0) at Beverley 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
The London Gang 5-1jt-fav (9-2) Towards rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on to lead near finish, won at Ayr 6f 3yo hcp (6) frm beating Newkeylets (8-13) by 1/2l, 12 ran.
Redwood Rocks (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 8, 20l behind Whitethorne (9-4) at Carlisle 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Top Dirham 12-1 (9-2) Towards rear, effort over 2f out, no impression, 7th of 8, 7l behind Fremen (9-7) at York 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
