tracked leaders, led over 1f out, soon clear, driven out, comfortably
behind, driven and headway over 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on to go 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner
behind until ridden, kept on final 2f, nearest finish
mid-division, some headway 3f out to over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
raced keenly, held up, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on final furlong, never near leader
tracked leader, led over 3f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, one pace final furlong
mid-division, lost place over 3f out, soon behind
in touch, came standside 3f out, soon ridden, no impression final 2f
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, lost place over 2f out, soon weakened
chased leaders to over 3f out, no impression final 2f
always behind
mid-division, weakened over 2f out
United Nations looks the best option in a tricky claimer, Sion Hill and Weet Yer Tern could provide most danger. Noel Wilson's charge had some decnt enough form last season, including a game success over subsequent handicap winner Bennadonner. He looked on the way back to form last time behind Webbow in a competitive Thirsk handicap and this looks easier. Weet Yer Tern has a bit to find on official ratings but is a solid enough performer at this level and could go well at decent odds. However a bigger threat could be Sion Hill. John Harris's runner showed improved form in a maiden last time out and with the in form Andrew Elliot on board a big run is exoected. It is hard to fancy much else in a poor contest and United Nations should be capable of landing first prize.
United Nations 50-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, behind, effort over 2f out, never dangerous, 12th of 14, 6l behind Webbow (9-4) at Thirsk 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
Credential 25-1 (8-2) Prominent, effort 4f out, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 9, 7l behind Lucayan Dancer (9-6) at Chester 1m 2f hcp 0-80 (4) sft in Jul.
Weet Yer Tern (IRE) 7-1 (9-7) Raced wide in mid-division, pushed along 3f out, soon beaten, 9th of 16, 7l behind Mountain Climb (9-0) at Bath 1m Stks (41-45) (7) frm in Apr.
Forest Viking (IRE) 11-2 (9-2) Led for 1f, chased leaders, weakened over 2f out, 14th of 15, 31l behind Toss The Caber (9-6) at Musselburgh 1m 1f 3yo hcp (6) gf in Jul '05.
Height of Esteem 40-1 (8-12) Always towards rear, 9th of 12, 6l behind Kirkby's Treasure (8-12) at Musselburgh 1m sll (6) gf.
Sion Hill (IRE) 16-1 (9-7) Soon led, hung right over 3f out, headed over 2f out, soon beaten, 9th of 15, 6l behind Selkirk Sky (8-12) at Thirsk 7f mdn stk (5) gd in Jul.
Splodger Mac (IRE) 33-1 (8-8) With leaders, lost place over 2f out, soon weakened, eased, last of 15, 41l behind Blue Empire (9-4) at Thirsk 1m sll hcp (6) gd.
Time To Regret 12-1 (10-2) Led, driven over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 13, 12l behind Emperor's Well (10-2) at Beverley 7f ldy rds hcp (6) gd in Jul.
Cottam Eclipse 22-1 (8-3) Chased leaders over 4f, 13th of 16, 30l behind Viable (9-0) at Yarmouth 1m sll hcp (6) gf.
Filey Buoy 14-1 (8-4) Mid-division, lost place over 2f out, soon behind, 14th of 15, 21l behind Blue Empire (9-4) at Thirsk 1m sll hcp (6) gd.
Pixie Princess (IRE) 40-1 (7-10) In rear, struggling from halfway, 9th of 14, 23l behind Wickedish (8-6) at Yarmouth 1m 3yo sll hcp (6) gf.
Marryl 40-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, reminders over 5f out, ridden and stumbled on bend over 4f out, soon lost place, 10th of 11, 46l behind Giddywell (8-4) at Nottingham 1m 2f sll (6) hvy in Jul.
Afric Star 66-1 (8-0) Towards rear stands side, never dangerous, 18th of 20, 16l behind Rann Na Cille (9-7) at Ripon 5f 3yo sll hcp (6) gf.
