towards rear, headway on outer over 3f out, effort when weakening over 1f out
held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, weakened final furlong
held up, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong
led, headed after 1f and remained in touch, regained lead over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace
towards rear, never dangerous
held up behind leaders, headway on inner over 2f out when not much room and switched right, ran on to lead inside final furlong, kept on
held up, headway over 5f out, effort over 3f out, soon beaten
held up, headway over 2f out, one pace final furlong
never better than mid-division
in touch, led over 3f out, headed over 2f out, kept on same pace
prominent, reminders over 4f out, soon beaten
towards rear, ridden along over 3f, some late headway, never reached challenging position
steadied at start, towards rear, effort over 4f out, never troubled leaders
prominent, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 2f out
Nonrunner
Abstract Folly is due to be William Buick's only ride on the card and punters should take note that the title leader deems the long journey worthwhile. Dangers may include Let It Be, Urban Warrior and Mister Pete amongst others. The selection hails from James Bethell's yard which is only one shy of last year's seasonal tally already. Abstract Folly provided them with one of those winners when getting up by a neck over course and distance last time and can make light of his revised mark. Let It Be was amongst those behind on that occasion but the experienced campaigner has since gone close at Doncaster and can never be ruled out lightly. Apsara was back in third that day and also has to enter calculations as she's on a decent mark on the pick of her form. Mister Pete opened his account in fine style over two miles one at Carlisle and he may well be able to build on that now and he is feared more than Urban Warrior who should improve for this longer trip but does have his stamina to prove. Hurricane Thomas also rates a mention as he ran as well as could have been expected over an inadequate trip on his seasonal bow and should be seen in a better light here but your attention shouldn't be distracted from Abstract Folly.
Hurricane Thomas (IRE) 16-1 (9-4) Held up in rear, effort over 3f out, no impression, 9th of 12, 20l behind Riley Boys (9-4) at Beverley 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gs.
Abstract Folly (IRE) 13-2 (9-5) Held up, headway 4f out, ridden to lead 2f out, held on well, won at Redcar 1m 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf beating Rose Bien (8-11) by a nk, 9 ran.
Collette's Choice 7-1 (9-0) Tracked leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 8, 7l behind Suzi's Decision (9-8) at Leicester 1m 2f fll hcp (4) gf.
Urban Warrior 7-1 (8-10) Chased leader, every chance over 1f out, not quicken well inside final furlong, 2nd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Moonshine Creek (8-2) at Warwick 1m 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Riodan (IRE) 33-1 (7-13) Mid-division, chased leaders halfway, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 12, 20l behind Chocolate Caramel (9-1) at Beverley 2m hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Let It Be 7-2 (8-10) Held up, headway 3f out, driven and kept on final furlong, held, 2nd of 14, nk behind That Look (8-5) at Doncaster 2m app hcp (6) gd.
Blue Jet (USA) 5-1 (8-10) Led, headed after 1f and remained in touch, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 12, 11l behind Hits Only Vic (9-2) at Doncaster 1m 7f app hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Mister Pete (IRE) 11-2 (8-1) Mid-division, headway to lead over 3f out, stayed on strongly final 2f, won at Carlisle 2m 1f mdn hcp (6) gd beating Blushing Hilary (8-8) by 2l, 14 ran.
Rocknest Island (IRE) 7-1 (8-7) Tracked leader, led halfway, headed over 1f out, one pace, 4th of 7, 6l behind Directa's Digger (9-1) at Carlisle 1m 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun.
Jane of Arc (FR) 8-1 (8-4) In touch, pushed along over 6f out, weakened over 2f out, 9th of 14, 15l behind Bijou Dan (8-12) at Ayr 1m 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Kerry's Blade (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Prominent, ridden over 3f out, kept on same pace final 2f, 2nd of 10, 3l behind Alasoun (9-0) at Redcar 1m 6f sll (6) gf in Jun.
Lodgician (IRE) 16-1 (8-6) Never better than mid-division, 9th of 14, 22l behind That Look (8-5) at Doncaster 2m app hcp (6) gd.
Apsara 33-1 (8-2) Chased leaders, ridden 4f out, stayed on on the outside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 3 1/2l behind Abstract Folly (9-5) at Redcar 1m 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Don Jose (USA) 16-1 (8-2) Held up and behind, ridden 5f out, lost touch 4f out, tailed off, 5th of 7, 36l behind Keelung (9-9) at Chester 2m hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Bollin Freddie 15-2 (8-1) Prominent, ridden over 3f out, kept on same pace final 2f, 3rd of 11, 6l behind Fistral (8-4) at Catterick 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
High Command 22-1 (8-7) Held up in touch, pushed along over 3f out, soon weakened, 5th of 6, 19l behind Amanda Carter (8-11) at Haydock 1m 4f hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
