chased leaders, ridden 3 out, rallied next, one pace and no impression approaching last
raced keenly, led after 3rd, ridden 2 out, kept on until headed and no extra towards finish
in touch, effort 2 out, ridden last, stayed on well to lead towards finish
in touch, outpaced 3 out, soon weakened
behind, struggling 4 out, never dangerous
raced keenly, led until after 3rd, soon lost place, weakened 3 out
chased leaders until 3 out, soon weakened
held up, smooth headway and in touch approaching 3 out, ridden next, weakened approaching last
Nonrunner
A tough race to call here for punters with very little between many of the leading lights but the principals look to be Tarkesar, Tuscany Rose and Guerilla and the narrow nomination is given to the last named. The selection will relish conditions, has dropped to a handy mark and with his yard back amongst the winners he looks a value bet in an open affair. Tarkesar rates the main danger as he has one of the better pilots aboard and is sure to have come on for his latest start. Tuscany Rose is another with place claims on her best form but consistency is not her strong point and she is taken on with this in mind. Of the remainder, Troodos Jet is on a handy mark and could go well at a price but for the winner we return to Guerilla who looks a value bet.
Guerilla (AUS) 20-1 (11-3) Held up towards rear, headway approaching 2 out, no extra approaching last, 5th of 10, 8l behind Beggars Cap (11-3) at Hexham 2m hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gf in Jun.
Compton Eagle 14-1 (9-11) Mid-division, 10th before 5 out, kept on without threatening under pressure when pulled up in race won by Zanderi (10-7) at Bellewstown 2m 1f hcp hdle gs, 14 ran.
Tarkesar (IRE) 9-4fav (10-9) Mid-division, headway after 3 out, ridden next, soon beaten, 8th of 13, 11l behind Easy Laughter (11-11) at Wincanton 2m hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gf in May.
Troodos Jet 14-1 (11-8) Held up, headway approaching 4 out, every chance 2 out, soon no extra, 4th of 18, 10l behind Balakar (11-11) at Perth 2m hcp hdl (5) gd in May.
Fiddlers Creek (IRE) 33-1 (10-9) Held up, reminders 4th, lost touch 7th, tailed off when pulled up 2 out in race won by Oniz Tiptoes (10-5) at Sedgefield 2m nov chs (4) gf in May, 6 ran.
Tuscany Rose 13-2 (10-11) Led, ridden after 3 out, soon headed and weakened, 7th of 13, 30l behind Northern Alliance (11-7) at Perth 2m nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Jun.
Charlie George 66-1 (10-0) Towards rear, ridden and kept on one pace from 2 out, 6th of 13, 12l behind Northern Alliance (11-7) at Perth 2m nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Jun.
C'Est La Vie 15-2 (11-0) Held up in rear, headway 6th, chased leaders 2 out, weakened last, 4th of 8, 14l behind Escobar (11-5) at Fakenham 2m ldy hcp hdl (5) gf in May.
