prominent, reminders over 4f out, weakened over 2f out
behind, ridden along over 4f out, some late headway but never reached challenging position
towards rear, effort when hung badly left over 2f out, never dangerous
towards rear, effort over 2f out, no impression
held up, smooth headway 2f out, led on bridle 1f out, pushed out final furlong, comfortably
mid-division, headway over 2f out, driven and one pace final furlong
in touch, driven over 2f out, soon beaten
in touch, led over 2f out, headed 1f out, one pace final furlong
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Withdrawn
Don't read too much into the defeat of Regency Red at Wolverhampton on Monday as that was over an inadequate trip and back over 1m 4f Mark Brisbourne's runner is the selection here ahead of Revolving World, Red Sun and Halland. The selection was asked too many questions over that shorter trip the other day and could not provide the answers but is far better suited to 12f. He won over c&d in June and is only 2lb higher here, so with solid enough form to bring to a contest like this he gets the nod. Revolving World took a fast ground selling handicap at Ripon last time but a 6lb rise for that success will probably make a follow up beyond him. Red Sun is back below his last winning mark but he needs further than this to be seen to best effect, and a better proposition may be Halland, whose best form would give him a clear chance at these weights, although he is firmly on the downgrade. But Regency Red has plenty going for him here and is the selection.
Moon Melody (GER) 33-1 (9-8) Prominent, ridden along over 4f out, soon beaten, 8th of 13, 42l behind Mystified (9-8) at Catterick 2m sll (6) frm.
Perfect Punch 66-1 (9-0) Held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never on terms, 9th of 14, 8l behind Let It Be (9-4) at Redcar 1m 6f hcap (6) frm in Jun '06.
Red Sun 14-1 (9-7) Prominent, ridden along 3f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 12, 2 1/2l behind Dispol Peto (8-13) at Catterick 1m 4f app hcp (6) gs in Jul.
Arch Folly 22-1 (9-11) Always behind, 8th of 11, 24l behind Three Boars (9-6) at W'hampton 1m 6f banded stk (7) pol in Nov.
Revolving World (IRE) 14-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride, in rear, headway over 3f out, stayed on to lead towards finish, won at Ripon 1m 4f sll hcp (6) gf in Jun beating Hits Only Life (9-0) by 3/4l, 10 ran.
Regency Red (IRE) 13-2 (8-4) Always in rear group, never dangerous, 8th of 11, 12l behind Pelham Crescent (8-8) at W'hampton 1m 1f app hcp (6) pol.
Cecina Marina 33-1 (8-8) Always behind, 10th of 15, 13l behind Blue Empire (9-4) at Thirsk 1m sll hcp (6) gd.
Mangrove Cay (IRE) 8-1 (9-9) Prominent, ridden along over 2f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 12, 10l behind Paparaazi (9-6) at Catterick 1m 4f clm (6) frm.
Tiegs (IRE) 50-1 (8-6) Towards rear, never a factor, eased over 2f out, tailed off, last of 8, well behind Riguez Dancer (9-2) at Ripon 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Ellies Faith 8-1 (8-12) Hood removed late, behind, driven and kept on final 2f, nearest finish, 4th of 15, 11l behind Jenny Soba (8-10) at Redcar 1m 2f sll (6) gf.
Halland 12-1 (8-11) Held up in rear, outpaced 10f out, 6th of 7, well behind Rule For Ever (8-13) at Southwell 2m hcp 0-75 (5) fbs in Mar.
Cadeaux Rouge (IRE) 25-1 (8-11) Led, ridden along 3f out, headed over 1f out, soon beaten, 11th of 12, 17l behind Paparaazi (9-6) at Catterick 1m 4f clm (6) frm.
