held up and keen, tracked leaders 4th, weakened and lost place approaching 3 out, tailed off when pulled up before last
held up towards rear, pushed along before 5th, never dangerous
always behind, weakened approaching 3 out, tailed off when pulled up before last
chased clear winner until approaching 6th, joined winner 3 out, ridden and every chance approaching 2 out, weakened approaching last
chased leaders in 3rd, ridden approaching 2 out, 2nd after last no impression
made all, soon clear, until approaching 6th, ridden approaching last, driven out
A poor race but one in which Native Chancer narrowly is preferred to Qualitair Pride and Zahunda. Native Chancer is a very tricky ride but Jamie Moore is a strong man to have in the saddle. The partnership were narrowly beaten at Southwell last weekend and while the jockey had to switch his stick at least four times in the closing stages; having it knocked out of his hand will not have helped. Qualatair Pride has often trailblazed in the past. She can run up to a level of form though when under restraint. Zahunda has never threatened in four attempts under this jockey. Gondolin was gambled a couple of months ago when first time cheekpieces were applied at Stratford. Seraph has had a recent pipe-opener on the flat and has Tom Doyle booked tonight. The market is watched. Althea Gee had ran well in a seller prior to a fair second in a non-seller at Uttoxeter. She is moderate but at least consistent. Night Mail has very few miles on the clock for a five-year-old but staged a disappointing reappearance at Cartmel. A good prize for such modest horses and Native Chancer can come good on this occasion.
Zahunda (IRE) 28-1 (9-9) Chased leader to 3 out, soon ridden, weakened from next, 5th of 9, 30l behind Lago d'Oro (10-5) at Market Rasen 2m 1f nov hdl (D) gf in Jul.
Alethea Gee 20-1 (10-11) Towards rear, headway approaching 7th, outpaced next, rallied approaching last, went 2nd flat, stayed on, 2nd of 16, 1 1/2l behind Queen Excalibur (11-3) at Uttoxeter 2m nov hcp hdl 0-95 (F) gf in Jul.
Private Jessica 10-1 (10-10) Prominent and keen, weakened from 3 out, 13th of 17, 41l behind Aleemdar (10-4) at Cartmel 2m 1f sll hcp hdl 0-90 (G) gd in May.
Native Chancer (IRE) 8-1 (11-2) Held up, headway to chase leaders 3 out, ridden and edged left when challenged after 2 out, led briefly after last, not quicken, 2nd of 8, hd behind Tomenoso (11-12) at Southwell 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-110 (E) gf.
Qualitair Pleasure 5-1 (10-9) Behind, ridden and headway approaching 2 out, kept on to go 2nd approaching last, no chance with winner, 2nd of 13, 12l behind Lilac (10-0) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f mrs hcp hdl (E) gs in Jul.
Gondolin (IRE) 5-2fav (10-13) Held up, headway 7th, ridden in 3rd and 2 lengths when fell 2 out in race won by Court One (11-2) at Worcester 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 0-100 (E) gf in Jun, 13 ran.
Tyup Pompey (IRE) 16-1 (10-11) Led to 2nd, prominent until weakened approaching 7th, 4th of 9, 42l behind Lake Merced (11-0) at Stratford 2m 3f mdn hdl (D) gs in Jul.
Master Nimbus 4-1fav (10-0) Took keen hold and held up, headway approaching 5th, mistake 2 out, disputing 4th and beaten when mistake last, 6th of 12, 23l behind Ballyboe Boy (11-0) at Cartmel 2m 1f nov hcp hdl 0-90 (F) gf in Jul.
