took keen hold, led to halfway, chased winnner until 2f out, weakened quickly, eased over 1f out
prominent, chased winner 2f out, soon ridden, one pace, no impression when lost 2nd final 100 yards
chased leaders, pushed along halfway, weakened under pressure well over 1f out
dwelt, soon in touch, pushed along halfway, weakened inside final 2f
held up in rear, headway over 1f out, ran on to take 2nd final 100 yards, not pace to get to winner
soon well outpaced in rear, headway from 2f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, never nearer
chased leader, led halfway, driven clear over 1f out, ran on well
in touch, reminders halfway, soon beaten
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NO GROUSE can come out on top in this handicap and he gets the vote over Catalan Bay and Glasshoughton. Eric Alston's nine-year-old went close at Nottingham last time when he chased home Flying Applause. He is back on a winning mark and with conditions to suit he should be capable of a big run. Catalan Bay is the obvious alternative as Jeremy Gask is in good form and she ran well last time when she chased home Mango Music, but Mick Quinn's mare let the form down on Tuesday when trailing in seventh of eight at Pontefract. Glasshoughton is another that wasn't beaten far last time and trainer Michael Dods is firing in plenty of winners. Methaaly has got course and distance winning form and he could go well at a price, but No Grouse is back on a fair mark and he can take advantage.
Methaaly (IRE) 14-1 (9-4) Held up, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 6th of 10, 6l behind Desert Dreamer (8-8) at Chester 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Jun.
Bahamian Lad 16-1 (9-10) Led 1f, tracked winner after, ridden and every chance over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 7th of 11, 2 1/4l behind River Kirov (9-9) at Newmarket 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jun.
Elijah Pepper (USA) 9-2 (8-13) Awkward at start, held up, in rear, ridden halfway, staying on when switched right inside final furlong, ran on towards finish, 5th of 11, 1 3/4l behind River Kirov (9-9) at Newmarket 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jun.
Timber Treasure (USA) 16-1 (9-2) Towards rear, reminders halfway, never dangerous, 9th of 12, 9l behind Elijah Pepper (8-1) at Thirsk 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in May.
John Keats 3-1fav (8-6) Hampered at start and held up in rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 5th of 9, 4 1/2l behind First In Command (8-7) at Doncaster 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Jun.
Resplendent Alpha 8-1 (9-4) Held up in rear, pushed along over 2f out, kept on final furlong, never dangerous, 8th of 11, 2 1/2l behind River Kirov (9-9) at Newmarket 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jun.
Sea Rover (IRE) 33-1 (9-5) Mid-division, effort over 2f out, no impression, 12th of 14, 20l behind White Deer (10-0) at Thirsk 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jun.
No Grouse 14-1 (9-9) In touch stands side group, ridden over 1f out, stayed on to chase winner inside final furlong, one pace, 2nd of 16, 1 1/2l behind Flying Applause (9-8) at Nottingham 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Jun.
Quiet Elegance 10-1 (9-2) In touch, outpaced over 2f out, soon ridden and weakened, 10th of 13, 11l behind Roker Park (9-5) at Doncaster 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Jun.
Catalan Bay (AUS) 9-2 (10-0) Pressed winner, raced keenly, ridden to challenge 1f out, not quicken inside final furlong, 2nd of 4, 1l behind Mango Music (10-0) at Haydock 6f (5) gd in Jun.
Glasshoughton 9-2 (10-0) Held up, headway and not much room over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 1/2l behind Maison Dieu (9-3) at Ayr 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun.
Soul Sista (IRE) 10-1 (8-8) Towards rear, effort over 2f out, never on terms, 5th of 10, 9l behind Suzie Quw (8-10) at Haydock 6f hcp 0-80 (4) hvy in May.
Chosen One (IRE) 8-1 (9-13) Mid-division stands side group, ridden 2f out, no impression, 10th of 16, 8l behind Flying Applause (9-8) at Nottingham 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Jun.
Star Acclaim 50-1 (9-12) Always behind far side group, tailed off over 1f out, last of 16, 41l behind Flying Applause (9-8) at Nottingham 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Jun.
The Happy Hammer (IRE) 66-1 (8-6) In touch, effort 2f out, soon ridden, kept on, not pace to challenge over 1f out, 4th of 13, 10l behind Love Pegasus (9-7) at Kempton 1m 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Jun.
