in touch, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace under pressure final furlong
always behind
led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, lost 2nd near finish
mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, went 2nd near finish
raced keenly in mid-division, headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
raced keenly, tracked leader, ridden and lost place over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
mid-division, lost place over 2f out, soon weakened
saddle slipped and rider lost irons soon after start, mid-division, never able to challenge
chased leaders, ridden and effort over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
dwelt, in rear, ridden and headway on outside over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, never nearer
dwelt and behind, outpaced over 2f out, never dangerous
always behind
tracked leaders, ridden and headway 2f out, chased leader over 1f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on
in touch, lost place over 2f out, soon weakened
raced keenly and soon prominent, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Nonrunner
KABIS AMIGOS is only the second highest rated in the contest but could take all the beating although Bertie Vista and the poorly drawn Ancient Cross look interesting. Ollie Pears' record in claimers isn't as impressive as in sellers but it's hardly disastrous and Beverley has been a happy hunting ground for him with seven winners from just ten runners at the track. Kabis Amigos won over course and distance as recently as June and looks sure to mount a bold bid. Ancient Cross has returned a beaten favourite twice in his last three starts so it's no real surprise to see him dropped in grade; he has ability but seems to lose his place before running on again and there have to be questions asked of this maiden's desire. High Curragh is reasonably drawn and has the highest BHA rating but he's done most of his racing over six so there have to be doubts about his effectiveness over a stiff seven. The same question needs to be answered by Makshoof who tries cheekpieces following a miserable run in blinkers and Bertie Vista could be a better option by the simple virtue of having run some respectable races of late. Portrush Storm has saved her best for Carlisle but she's been given a real chance at the weights and could feature but we'll stay loyal to Kabis Amigos.
Aussie Blue (IRE) 12-1 (9-10) Prominent, raced keenly, ridden over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong, 6th of 17, 4l behind Ninth House (9-6) at Redcar 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jul.
Fuel Cell (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) Mid-division, ridden 4f out, soon lost place and behind, 8th of 10, 18l behind Red Fama (9-4) at Beverley 1m 4f hcap (6) gs in Aug '08.
High Curragh 3-1 (9-6) Led, ridden and headed approaching final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 10, 4l behind Rasaman (9-4) at Catterick 6f clm stks (5) gd.
Ancient Cross 3-1fav (7-10) Held up, effort on outer over 2f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 9, 10l behind Captain Macarry (9-3) at Carlisle 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Bertie Vista 8-1 (9-6) Led, raced keenly, headed over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 14, 2l behind He's A Humbug (9-9) at Catterick 7f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Jul.
Kabis Amigos 12-1 (9-4) Slowly into stride, held up, ridden 2f out, keeping on when bumped 1f out, never dangerous, 6th of 9, 7l behind Bold Marc (9-10) at Catterick 7f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jul.
Makshoof (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Reminders early, behind, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous, 12th of 19, 10l behind Capone (8-13) at Doncaster 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Jul.
Crocodile Bay (IRE) 12-1 (9-1) Towards rear, switched right to outside over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not reach leaders, 4th of 14, 5l behind Ugenius (9-5) at Southwell 7f hcp (0-65) (6) fbs in Jul.
Boss Hog 12-1 (8-10) Always towards rear, 8th of 11, 9l behind Morocchius (8-6) at Musselburgh 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jul.
Cross of Lorraine (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten, 11th of 17, 16l behind Ninth House (9-6) at Redcar 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jul.
Grey Gurkha 28-1 (8-12) Behind, some headway on outside over 2f out, no impression final furlong, 7th of 9, 21l behind Zaplamation (8-10) at Newcastle 1m app hcp 0-60 (6) gs in Jul.
Actabou 50-1 (8-6) Held up, pushed along well over 1f out, stumbled and unseated rider, in a race won by Rasaman (9-4) at Catterick 6f clm stks (5) gd, 10 ran.
Union Jack Jackson (IRE) 66-1 (8-7) Tracked leaders, weakened entering final furlong, 5th of 13, 15l behind Broughtons Silk (8-9) at Yarmouth 1m sell hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Jellytot (USA) 33-1 (8-12) Always towards rear, 11th of 13, 22l behind Lethal (9-1) at Yarmouth 6f clm stks (6) gd in Apr.
Portrush Storm 12-1 (9-7) Prominent, weakened well over 2f out, 12th of 15, 30l behind Funky Munky (9-7) at Thirsk 1m sell hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Scotty's Future (IRE) 100-1 (8-12) Slowly away, always behind, 14th of 16, 24l behind Moody Tunes (10-11) at Carlisle 1m (5) gd.
