held up towards rear, pushed along halfway, headway over 4f out, ridden and one pace over 1f out
disputed lead until over 7f out, weakened over 2f out
tracked leaders and keen, led over 5f out, ridden over 2f out, headed inside last, no extra towards finish
tracked leaders, took closer order over 5f out, weakened over 2f out
held up in rear, pushed along over 5f out, headway 3f out, stayed on to lead inside final furlong
held up towards rear, chased leaders over 3f out, went 2nd over 2f out, kept on towards finish
disputed lead until led 7f out, headed over 5f out, tailed off over 3f out
KNOCKAVEEN can carry her penalty to victory here in what looks just a moderate race; River Dragon and World Of Events look the most likely dangers. The selection was the winner of the 'You're A Star' bumper at Carlisle on debut and has been spoken of in glowing terms by her trainer. She looks a very exciting prospect and should have no problem following up today. River Dragon has shown ability in two starts at Market Rasen; he must be considered a big player and this beautifully-bred individual looks sure to gain a first win sooner rather than later. Erin Dancer looks like one of the more interesting newcomers and Ferdy Muphy's flat-bred individual needs a market check, along with Highway Nineteen who seems to be improving with each start. Whiteadder is related to a few winners at a very modest level, whilst World Of Events comes from a lovely family on the level but was not an expensive purchase at the Doncaster sales last December. Knockaveen looks capable of going right to the top and can take this next step up the ladder with ease.
Erin Dancer (IRE) Chevalier gelding out of Negria.
Highway Nineteen (IRE) 40-1 (10-11) In touch, headway over 4f out, challenged 2f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 11, 5l behind Papa Caruso (11-1) at Hexham 2m NH flat (6) gd in Oct.
Knockaveen (IRE) 9-4fav (10-7) Held up, headway over 6f out, went 2nd over 2f out, led and edged left over 1f out, drew clear, won at Carlisle 2m 1f N H flat (6) gd in Oct beating Middleham Meg (10-5) by 9l, 17 ran.
Nothing Ventured Sir Harry Lewis gelding out of Sahara Reem.
Sheepclose (IRE) Beneficial gelding out of Returning.
Sirmuhta (FR) 33-1 (10-10) Towards rear, never dangerous, 7th of 12, 38l behind Sheriff Hall (11-0) at Hexham 2m NH flat (6) gd in Jun.
World Of Events (USA) Red Ransom gelding out of Sha Tha.
Marmasett 16-1 (10-4) In touch, hampered bend after 5f and dropped rear, behind after, 13th of 15, well behind Any The Wiser (10-11) at Uttoxeter 2m cond & am NH flat (6) gd in Oct.
River Dragon (IRE) 5-4fav (10-10) Held up, headway over 4f out, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, kept on, no impression, 2nd of 12, 2 1/2l behind Regain Du Charbonneau (11-3) at Market Rasen 2m 1f NH flat (6) gd in Aug.
Backtobackjack And Beyond gelding out of Lady Elegance.
Whiteadder Golden Snake gelding out of Solo Buck.
Miss Chi Chi 80-1 (10-5) Prominent, outpaced halfway, tailed off, last of 17, well behind Knockaveen (10-7) at Carlisle 2m 1f N H flat (6) gd in Oct.
