started slowly, behind, some late headway, no danger
took keen hold, soon switched left and in touch, weakened over 2f out
behind, some headway over 1f out, never dangerous
chased winner until no extra inside final furlong
made virtually all, ridden 2f out, clear 1f out, ran on well, unchallenged
in touch, pushed along halfway, headway over 1f out, kept on to 2nd final furlong, no chance with unchallenged winner
dwelt, soon chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out, eased when no chance final furlong
chased leaders on stand rail, weakened over 2f out
behind, pushed along halfway, never on terms
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, never any chance with unchallenged winner
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened 1f out
slowly into stride, behind, headway towards far side 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
chased leaders over 3f
This does not look the best of races in terms of quality and what can only be a tentative vote goes to Ben Haslam's IVESTAR, who was well adrift of the winner but still ran well when second to Spruce in a similar contest at Southwell when last seen in February and he looks worth siding with racing off a 5lb lower mark today with the main dangers rated as Green Poppy and Quadrifolio. Paul Green's gelding showed improved form in a handicap at Wolverhampton last time and has claims back on turf. Alan McCabe's Fortezza has shown gradual improvement in recent outings and should be thereabouts again, while Cheveyo remains a maiden after 13 starts and is likely to remain so after this event. Bryan Smart's Green Poppy has shown some promise but is another that is a long-standing maiden and preference is for Ivestar, who can fulfil the promise of his latest start at Southwell.
Ivestar (IRE) 9-2 (8-8) Tracked winner, driven over 3f out, soon under pressure, weakened over 2f out, last of 2, 25l behind Spruce (8-6) at Southwell 1m 3f mdn hcp (5) fbs in Feb.
Towthorpe 33-1 (8-10) Held up mid-division, lost place over 2f out, 7th of 11, 12l behind Justonefortheroad (9-3) at Redcar 7f mdn stks (5) gf in Sep.
Cheveyo (IRE) 18-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, towards rear and pushed along, ridden over 1f out, no headway, 9th of 11, 5l behind Ask Jenny (9-4) at Catterick 5f app hcp 0-60 (6) gf in May.
Red China Blues (USA) 16-1 (8-9) Mid-division, effort on outside over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 13, 17l behind Chicamia (7-13) at Carlisle 1m app hcp (6) gf in May.
Green Poppy 7-2fav (8-12) Tracked leaders, weakened 1f out, 7th of 13, 9l behind Fourtowns Flyer (9-3) at Wolverhampton 5f mdn stks (5) pol in Oct.
Fortezza 9-2 (8-4) Slowly into stride, headway to chase leaders over 4f out, ridden halfway, went 3rd under pressure over 1f out, kept on, 3rd of 11, 1 3/4l behind Scruffy Skip (9-9) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in May.
Boy Racer (IRE) 80-1 (9-0) Held up and keen, weakened 3f out, last of 7, well behind Oddsmaker (9-1) at Musselburgh 1m 4f sell stks (6) gs in Oct.
Bold Bomber 50-1 (7-12) Slowly into stride, switched left soon after start, soon behind, 8th of 10, 22l behind Justcallmehandsome (8-13) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f app hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Dec.
Balzarine 125-1 (9-8) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon hung left, weakening when not much room over 1f out, 10th of 12, 14l behind Carrie's Magic (8-12) at Redcar 6f fll mdn stks (5) gf in May.
Misterisland (IRE) 50-1 (7-13) In rear, hanging left and behind 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 7th of 13, 8l behind Ryedane (8-8) at Carlisle 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in May.
Quadrifolio 40-1 (7-12) Slowly into stride, wide and headway halfway, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Portrush Storm (8-6) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f app hcp (0-55) (6) pol in Apr.
Karate Queen 22-1 (8-6) Held up, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous, last of 10, 21l behind Arizona John (9-2) at Redcar 1m 3yo & 4yo sll (5) fm in Jul.
Lunar Lass 100-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, driven and outpaced over 2f out, weakened 1f out, 5th of 6, 21l behind Fairy Shoes (8-12) at Musselburgh 5f mdn stks (5) gf in May.
Mackintosh (IRE) 20-1 (8-0) Chased leaders, every chance 2f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out, last of 8, 12l behind Buxton (9-4) at Brighton 7f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in May.
Towy Boy (IRE) 8-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, outpaced 2f out, soon ridden, weakened inside final fulong, beaten when eased towards finish, last of 9, 19l behind Sirjosh (8-0) at Yarmouth 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in May.
