led to over 3f out, soon weakened
mid-division, headway over 3f out, soon chasing leaders, kept on same pace final furlong
held up, headway under pressure over 8f out, chased leaders over 6f out, weakened 3f out
tracked leaders, lost place over 5f out, tailed off
behind, headway over 3f out, chased leaders 2f out, stayed on same pace
held up in touch, headway over 4f out, led over 1f out, ran on well
mid-division, lost place over 8f out, soon beaten, tailed off
held up in rear, raced keen early, never a factor, tailed off
held up towards rear, headway over 6f out, chased leaders over 4f out, never on terms
prominent, effort over 3f out, soon under pressure, kept on same pace
soon pushed along and reminders after 1f, headway after 6f, chased leaders over 4f, led over 3f out, led well over 1f out, no extra
held up towards rear, ridden over 6f out, soon beaten, tailed off
Nonrunner
RARE COINCIDENCE appeals as the one to be on here. Russian Invader and Zaffeu may give the selection the most to do. Zaffeu is a multiple winner on the all-weather and can usually be relied upon to run his race. However, his stamina has to be a concern and he needs a bit of luck on his side today. Russian Invader was no match for the selection when they encountered each other at Wolverhampton earlier this month. However, there were more encouraging signs from him last time out and the gelding may get closer to the selection today. From the others: River Danube has fewer miles on the clock than many and represents shrewd connections. He is one to note in the betting, while Eforetta and place claims in this company and can take a hand at some point. However, Rare Coincidence heads the weights (and is likely to be prominent in the betting) after a couple of solid efforts this month. He stays the trip well and, with a lack of strength in depth amongst the rest, Rare Coincidence gets a confident nomination today.
Rare Coincidence 9-1 (9-12) Tracked leader, led over 7f out, headed over 2f out, kept on, 3rd of 15, 3 1/2l behind Northern Dune (9-1) at Redcar 2m hcp 0-65 (6) fm.
Russian Invader (IRE) 10-1 (9-3) In touch, headway over 3f out, chased leaders over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 3rd of 9, 2 3/4l behind No Rules (8-5) at Yarmouth 2m hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Zaffeu 8-1 (9-1) Slowly into stride, in rear, headway over 4f out, ridden over 3f out, stayed on to take 2nd inside final furlong, 2nd of 8, 5l behind Supsonic (8-11) at Southwell 1m 6f clm stks (6) fbs in Mar.
River Danube 8-1 (9-3) Close up, ridden over 3f out, soon outpaced, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 7, 3 1/2l behind Dart (9-5) at Southwell 2m hcp (5) fbs in Nov.
Pagan Starprincess 11-1 (8-1) Tracked leaders, outpaced over 4f out, soon ridden, headway over 2f out, kept on to lead towards finish, edged badly right after line, unseated rider, won at Catterick 2m hcap (6) gd in Oct '07 beating Let It Be (9-13) by nk, 13 ran.
Eforetta (GER) 9-2 (8-12) In touch, short of room and bumped and soon outpaced entering final 4f, ridden over 3f out, stayed on to go a remote 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 6, 14l behind Supsonic (9-12) at Southwell 2m hacp 0-70 (5) fbs in Mar.
Magnifico (FR) 16-1 (9-9) Held up, pushed along over 4f out, never dangerous, 9th of 10, 22l behind Stagecoach Jade (8-2) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f mdn stks (5) pol in Mar.
Capistrano 16-1 (8-4) Led after 1f, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 10, 4 1/2l behind That'll Do Nicely (9-4) at Southwell 1m 3f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Mar.
Bulberry Hill 40-1 (10-1) Led, headed 8f out, chased winner until over 4f out, 10th of 13, 28l behind Blue Hills (11-0) at Southwell 1m 6f Am hcp (6) fbs in Jan.
Pinewood Legend (IRE) 9-2 (8-11) In touch, chased leader over 4f out, ridden over 3f out, every chance when hung left over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 7l behind Stravita (9-2) at Southwell 1m 4f hcp (6) fbs in Dec.
Spiritonthemount (USA) 18-1 (8-1) Soon led and clear, headed 4f out, ridden and soon weakened, behind final 3f, last of 6, 47l behind Supsonic (9-12) at Southwell 2m hacp 0-70 (5) fbs in Mar.
Pairumani Pat (IRE) 7-1 (7-10) Held up, driven 7f out, ridden and weakened 2f out, 6th of 12, 9l behind Compton Court (9-13) at Wolverhampton 2m hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Miss Keck 7-1 (9-9) In touch, not much room 2f out, switched right over 1f out, stayed on, 5th of 15, 4l behind Northern Dune (9-1) at Redcar 2m hcp 0-65 (6) fm.
Toboggan Lady 9-2 (9-8) In touch, ridden along over 4f out, weakened over 2f out, 8th of 12, 19l behind Merrymaker (9-7) at Catterick 2m hcap (6) gs in Sep.
