held up, weakened from 7th
held up mid-division, weakened after 3 out
held up mid-division, prominent 4th, ridden approaching 2 out, one pace
chased leaders, weakened 3 out
held up in touch, headway 7th, led approaching 2 out, clear approaching last, eased flat
held up mid-division, headway 3 out, chased winner after last, no impression
chased leader, led 3 out, headed approaching 2 out, no extra from last
towards rear, weakened approaching 6th, pulled up before next
led to 3 out, soon ridden, weakened next
held up mid-division, reminders after 5th, soon lost place
always towards rear, weakened from 7th, pulled up before 2 out
held up, never dangerous
chased leaders, weakened from 2 out
chased leaders until 6th, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
always behind, weakened from 7th
held up towards rear, never dangerous
Satindra is starting to edge down the weights but it might not be enough just yet and so preference is for PARKING TICKET ahead of Just Waz. A chance is taken on the selection as this looks a fairly winnable race with question marks over a few of the main principles. For example Just Waz encounters quicker ground than he won on last time and he has a 7lb rise in the weights, Big Bone could be very well-treated back over hurdles based on his chase rating but has been off for ages, whilst Description won nicely last time but he takes a significant drop in trip. Peters Pride represents a stable in good nick, whilst Alloveragain enters handicaps on a mark of 90 and whilst he needs to improve on what we have seen, it would be unwise to rule him out. Hazy Oaks is a player given her good second last time but she is often given quite a bit to do from her hold-up position in the race. Preference then is for Parking Ticket, a gelding who makes his UK bow this afternoon. His Irish form looks intriguing, especially his form on a quicker surface and any market support would make him of interest. A tricky race, but Parking Ticket can boost the coffers.
Big Bone (FR) 8-1 (12-5) Went 2nd brief 11; ev ch til nt r.o 15; pulled up in race won by Themanfromcarlisle (12-11) at Corbridge 3m ptp gf in Apr '07, 10 ran.
Satindra (IRE) 33-1 (11-9) Held up in rear, jumped left and stayed on from 2 out, never nearer, 6th of 20, 18l behind Gallileo Figaro (11-0) at Huntingdon 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gs in Feb.
Just Waz (USA) 8-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, hit 2nd, outpaced after 3 out, soon ridden, rallied approaching last, stayed on strongly flat, led post, won at Catterick 2m 3f cnd sll hdl (5) sft in Jan beating Finlay's Footsteps (11-5) by a hd, 10 ran.
Mystified (IRE) 22-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, ridden and no extra from 2 out, 9th of 17, 35l behind Capybara (10-13) at Catterick 3m 1f hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gs in Feb.
Description (IRE) 7-2fav (10-3) Mid-division, smooth headway to lead 4 out, ridden and ran on well from 2 out, won at Kelso 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) sft in Feb beating Lily Tara (11-2) by 14l, 18 ran.
Peters Pride 20-1 (10-12) Behind, not fluent 2nd, never dangerous, 7th of 12, 30l behind Princeful (11-5) at Fakenham 2m nh nov hdl (4) gs in Jan.
Ice Image (IRE) 10-1 (10-3) Mid-division, headway to track leaders 4 out, ridden next, weakened from approaching last, 6th of 14, 15l behind Ormus (11-9) at Musselburgh 2m hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gs in Feb.
Alloveragain (IRE) 33-1 (11-0) With leader, led 2nd, headed before 4 out, weakened next, 13 lengths down in 5th when fell in race won by Political Paddy (11-5) at Newcastle 2m 6f nov hdl (2) hvy in Feb, 5 ran.
Macchiato 28-1 (10-13) Tracked leaders, effort to challenge 3 out, kept on same pace from next, 7th of 20, 20l behind Elite Land (11-0) at Wetherby 2m hcp hdl 0-100 (4) sft in Jan.
Hazy Oaks 5-1 (11-7) Held up, headway 3 out, challenged last, no extra close home, 2nd of 15, 1 1/2l behind Janal (10-4) at Catterick 2m mrs hcp hdl (5) gs in Feb.
Find Me (USA) 11-1 (9-8) Mid-division, ridden approaching 3 out, soon weakened, 7th of 12, 25l behind Kyber (10-5) at Musselburgh 2m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in Dec.
Harcas (IRE) 25-1 (10-13) Mid-division, effort after 8th, behind when pulled up 4 out in race won by Bow School (11-9) at Musselburgh 2m 4f nov hcp chs 0-105 (4) gf in Nov, 13 ran.
Emotive 14-1 (10-13) Mid-division, effort on outside approaching 3 out, kept on same pace, no impression, 6th of 20, 11l behind Elite Land (11-0) at Wetherby 2m hcp hdl 0-100 (4) sft in Jan.
Whatcanyasay 9-1 (10-2) Chased leaders, every chance 2 out, one pace from last, 2nd of 12, 3 1/2l behind Eborarry (10-1) at Catterick 2m hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd in Feb.
Parking Ticket (IRE) 33-1 (9-13) Settled 4th, 3rd after 3 out, no extra approaching next, 7th of 15, 10l behind Jimmy Sailor (10-4) at Downpatrick 2m 2f hacp hdl gf in Sept '07.
Cinaman (IRE) 100-1 (11-8) Led until headed 9th, hit 10th and 11th, ridden and weakened, 6th of 16, 23l behind Little Shilling (11-13) at Musselburgh 3m cnd hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gf in Nov.
Farne Isle 40-1 (11-7) Held up, struggling 5 out, soon beaten, behind when pulled up 2 out in race won by Nelliedonethat (11-5) at Newcastle 2m 4f hcp chs 0-90 (5) hvy in Jan, 14 ran.
