towards rear, ridden well over 1f out, one pace and no impression final furlong
mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, led and hung left inside final furlong, kept on under pressure
mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong
behind, ridden and headway on outer 2f out, weakened final furlong
led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, ran on
slowly into stride, in touch until halfway
chased leaders, ridden halfway, soon weakened, eased final furlong
in touch, ridden over 1f out, one pace final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
with leaders, ridden and every chance approaching final furlong, one pace inside final furlong
behind, weakened over 1f out
with leaders, ridden over 1f out, one pace
chased leaders, weakening when not much room entering final furlong
chased leaders, hampered when weakening 2f out
A chance is taken with Catch The Cat, who is holding his form well and is just preferred over One Way Ticket, Handsome Cross and the in-form High Ridge. The last named has won his last two starts in good style and is entitled to bid for the hat trick in this company. However, he faces a much harder task today and he may find others are a little sharper. Handsome Cross shapes as he can pay his way now that he is under the care of David Nichols. His last couple of efforts have been encouraging and he is one to bear in mind if supported. The same has to be said of One Way Ticket, whose yard have a good strike-rate here at Musselburgh. The five-year-old entire is in good form and can go close with a useful 3lb claimer assisting his cause today. However, Catch The Cat is really on a roll at present and this speedy individual has plenty in his favour today. The son of Catrail has already seen off a few of the opposition in their encounters this season and another bold bid is expected from this tough campaigner this afternoon.
Zarzu 33-1 (9-2) Dwelt, always towards rear stand side, 13th of 19, 11l behind Wanchai Lad (8-11) at Thirsk 5f hcp (4) gf.
Alpaga Le Jomage (IRE) 25-1 (8-7) Dwelt, held up, never trouble leaders, 9th of 12, 10l behind Resplendent Glory (9-1) at Newmarket 6f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gs.
Harrison's Flyer (IRE) 11-2 (9-12) In touch, not much room and hit inside rail over 2f out, ridden and edged left over 1f out, no impression, 6th of 9, 4l behind Hadath (9-4) at Lingfield 6f clm (6) pol.
Frascati 50-1 (8-2) Mid-division, chased along halfway, never a factor, last of 14, 15l behind River Falcon (8-8) at York 5f hcp (2) sft.
High Ridge 9-1 (8-12) Raced keenly, chased leader, ridden to lead entering final furlong, kept on under pressure, won at Windsor 6f hcp (4) gf beating Roman Quintet (8-10) by 1l, 16 ran.
Salviati (USA) 25-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders, lost place and weakened quickly over 2f out, last of 13, 24l behind Cape St Vincent (8-7) at Bath 6f hcp (4) gf.
Handsome Cross (IRE) 3-1 (9-0) Held up in touch, ridden 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 11, 3/4l behind Convince (9-2) at Haydock 5f app hcp (5) gf.
Tyne 7-1 (9-6) Bumped start and soon chased leaders ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 10, 9l behind Zarzu (9-1) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-80 (D) gd in Jul.
Four Amigos (USA) 9-2 (9-1) Chased leaders stands' side, pushed along halfway, ridden over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 13, 6l behind Highland Warrior (8-10) at Ripon 5f hcp (4) sft in Apr.
Catch The Cat (IRE) 8-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, ran on to lead well inside final furlong, won at Nottingham 5f hcp (5) gf beating One Way Ticket (9-6) by 1 1/2l, 17 ran.
Henry Hall (IRE) 16-1 (8-13) Behind far side, ridden over 1f out, never on terms, 10th of 19, 4 1/2l behind Wanchai Lad (8-11) at Thirsk 5f hcp (4) gf.
Rudi's Pet (IRE) 25-1 (9-6) Tracked leaders, pushed along 2f out, ridden and no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 14, 3l behind Up Tempo (9-8) at Redcar 6f clm (6) gf.
Hout Bay 12-1 (9-2) Towards rear, never dangerous, 8th of 11, 11l behind Whinhill House (9-3) at Carlisle 5f hcp (4) frm.
One Way Ticket 3-1fav (9-7) With leader, ridden, every chance and edged right over 1f out, not quicken final furlong, 3rd of 14, 3 1/2l behind Golden Dixie (9-5) at Goodwood 5f app hcp (5) gs.
Strensall 25-1 (8-9) Chased leader stands' side, ridden 2f out, kept on final furlong, 5th of 20, 2 1/2l behind Trojan Flight (8-13) at Thirsk 5f hcp (4) gs in Apr.
Tag Team (IRE) 9-2 (9-6) Quickly away, soon led, 2l clear over 1f out, weakening inside final furlong, caught final 50 yards, 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind Hadath (9-4) at Lingfield 6f clm (6) pol.
Tommy Smith 9-1 (9-6) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 14th of 17, 8l behind Compton Plume (9-0) at Beverley 5f hcp (E3) gf in Sept.
