in touch, led 10f out, headed over 3f out and weakened
mid-division, headway after 5f, led over 4f out, ridden when headed 2f out, soon held
mid-division and keen, took closer order after 6f, headway 9f out, led 2f out, pushed clear, comfortable
prominent, ridden to chase leaders over 4f out, every chance over 3f out, weakened 2f out
towards rear, headway 7f out, ridden 4f out and kept on
prominent and keen, weakened 6f out
in rear and keen, weakened halfway
towards rear, weakened 10f out, lost touch
mid-division, headway 6f out, ridden over 3f out and weakened
towards rear, ridden 8f out, some progress, soon beaten
held up towards rear, steady headway over 6f out, weakened 2f out
Not a lot of form to go on so the market will prove the best guide but in the absence of that information, Keepasecret is preferred to Ballyclare and Kinsford Cowboy. Keepasecret is owned by Gay Smith and with a number of quality animals in her care, there is every reason to believe that plenty will be expected on the first appearance. Ballyclare made all to win a three mile point in Ireland so the market is watched on British introduction. Kinsford Cowboy has the edge of British experience although he would need to build upon two previous outings. Check Up hails from a yard in form so should not be readily discounted. Master Bell's breeding is very much on flat lines so a look at the market is most definitely advised. Keepasecret could be a useful sort and in the absence of any market information, he receives the nomination.
BallyClare (IRE) 6-4fav (11-7) Made all; lft wl clr last, won at Trebudannon 3m ptp gf in May beating Rosehill Doorbell (11-7) by 25l, 8 ran.
Check Up (IRE) 4-1 (11-0) Led, hung right to paddock after 2f, hung violently right from halfway, ran wide and headed over 6f out and pulled up in race won by Catherine's Run (10-5) at Worcester 2m nhf (6) gf in Jul, 5 ran.
Keepitsecret (IRE) Topanoora gelding, half-brother to winners in bumpers and over jumps.
Kinsford Cowboy 3-1fav (11-2) Prominent, led 5f out to 4f out, weakened over 2f out, 7th of 13, 17l behind True Dove (10-7) at N Abbot 2m 1f mdn nhf (6) gd in Jul.
Saddlers' Cruiser (IRE) 25-1 (10-12) Mid-division, chased leaders over 5f out, ridden and no impression final 3f, 4th of 14, 25l behind Major Comet (10-11) at Market Rasen 2m 1f nhf (6) gf in Aug.
Menarow 28-1 (10-0) In touch, pushed along from 7f out, no impression final 3f, 4th of 6, 12l behind Bajan Sunshine (11-0) at Worcester 2m nhf (6) gs in Sept.
Neatandsweet 66-1 (10-2) In touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened final furlong, 3rd of 10, 10l behind Bouncy Castle (11-0) at Hereford 2m 1f mdn nhf (6) gf in Sept.
Jazz City 9-1 (10-11) Prominent and keen, chased winner after 5f, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 1f out, 2nd of 9, 11l behind Havenstone (10-13) at Ludlow 2m nhf (5) gf.
