held up, kept on final 2f, never nearer
always behind
mid-division, ridden and effort 3f out, kept on final 2f, never on terms
in touch, headway 3f out, ridden to chase winner 2f out, kept on, no impression
raced keenly, tracked leader, led 7f out, quickened clear over 3f out, ridden and stayed on well
mid-division, lost place over 4f out, soon weakened
in touch, driven and outpaced 3f out, ridden and stayed on final furlong, never troubled leaders
mid-division, outpaced over 3f out, never on terms
held up behind, headway well over 2f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong, not reached leaders
led, headed 7f out, chased winner to over 3f out, soon weakened
never better than mid-division
raced keenly in touch, chased winner over 3f out to 2f out, kept on same pace
chased leaders, lost place over 4f out, soon behind
chased leaders, driven and outpaced over 3f out, soon ridden and weakened
Although Dontpaytheferryman wouldn't be winning out of turn in this handicap GRANDAD BILL looks well weighted so is given the verdict while That'll Do Nicely looks over priced on the forecast market. On the whole the selection is a consistent sort who has finally been given a chance by the assessor after finding a couple too good last time. His form behind Joe Joe Star three start ago adds further claims to his cause and his last attempt over course and distance ended in victory off a seven pounds heavier burden in similar conditions. Dontpaytheferryman has an excellent strike rate over obstacles but keeps finding one too good on the level. Another prominent showing is expected off a competitive mark. That'll Do Nicely is now weighted to make a bold bid at just a pound above his last winning rating so looks value for getting amongst the prize money. Only tose with long memories can remember Bed Fellow's last win but if, as he hinted last time, he is finding a little bit of form he is weighted to go well. Very competitive stuff this and Grandad Bill just looks best.
That'll Do Nicely (IRE) 12-1 (8-13) Held up, effort over 2f out, no impression, last of 8, 10l behind Saga De Tercey (9-10) at Catterick 1m 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Kames Park (IRE) 8-1 (10-0) Slowly into stride, in rear, effort over 1f out, never on terms, last of 10, 23l behind Golden Future (9-3) at Carlisle 1m 3f hcap (6) gd.
Rue De Cabestan (IRE) 10-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, 2nd halfway, lead under 4f out, ridden and headed 3f out, no extra in 6th 2f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 15, 12l behind Steig (9-6) at Ballinrobe 1m 1f hcp 50-70 gd in Jul.
Grandad Bill (IRE) 4-1 (8-1) Tracked leaders, ridden and outpaced over 4f out, headway over 3f out, soon challenging, faded over 1f out, 3rd of 6, 8l behind Wee Charlie Castle (9-7) at Musselburgh 1m 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Jul.
Oddsmaker (IRE) 20-1 (9-7) Tracked leader, outpaced 2f out, 9th of 16, 12l behind Moody Tunes (10-11) at Carlisle 1m ladies hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Boy Dancer (IRE) 20-1 (9-7) Towards rear, soon pushed along, always behind, 14th of 17, 21l behind Ninth House (9-6) at Redcar 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jul.
Dontpaytheferryman (USA) 2-1fav (9-0) Held up mid-division, headway over 4f out, ridden to challenge 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 3rd of 9, 2l behind Shifting Gold (8-8) at Hamilton 1m 3f hcp 0-60 (6) gs.
Bourse (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, headway to chase leaders over 2f out, every chance entering final furlong, no extra close home, 5th of 15, 3l behind Miss Ferney (8-11) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp 0-52 (6) gf.
Whipma Whopma Gate (IRE) 11-1 (9-2) Held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, never on terms, 6th of 15, 4l behind Miss Ferney (8-11) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp 0-52 (6) gf.
Run Free 10-1 (8-11) Led, headed over 1f out, no extra when lost 2nd towards finish, 3rd of 7, 1 3/4l behind Birkside (10-0) at Musselburgh 1m 4f clm stks (5) gd.
Grethel (IRE) 22-1 (9-10) Pulled hard towards rear, came to stands side rail in straight, no real headway, 8th of 14, 8l behind Wiseman's Diamond (10-7) at Beverley 1m am hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Bed Fellow (IRE) 40-1 (8-9) Took keen hold early, chased winner, ridden over 2f out, lost 2nd over 1f out, stayed on same pace, 3rd of 9, 8l behind Mister Fizzbomb (9-7) at Musselburgh 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Sharp Sovereign (USA) 12-1 (8-11) Pulled hard and prominent, in touch before halfway, outpaced over 2f out, stayed on well final furlong, 5th of 11, 2 1/4l behind Addison De Witt (8-11) at Newcastle 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Goswick 100-1 (8-4) Tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 6th of 10, 13l behind Upton Seas (8-11) at Thirsk 1m 4f fll hcp (5) gd in Jul.
