dwelt, in rear, headway over 2f out, not clear run and switched right over 1f out, kept on, never dangerous
looked reluctant in rear and raced with head high, soon pushed along, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong, not reached winner
tracked leaders, not much room, ridden and outpaced halfway, rallied over 1f out, kept on
chased leader, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out
tracked leaders, ridden to lead 2f out, headed 1f out, kept on same pace
raced wide in touch, ridden and edged slightly left 3f out, weakened approaching final furlong
held up, pushed along 3f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, no impression final furlong
tracked leaders, led over 2f out, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened 1f out
raced keenly, tracked leaders, ridden to lead 1f out, ran on
in rear, wide into straight 3f out, soon ridden, ran on final furlong, not reached leaders
led, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Nonrunner
A number of the regulars on view and BALLYCROY BOY is the marginally favoured selection ahead of Tri Chara and Owed. Seven furlongs might just have stretched his stamina last time but he is in good heart and is clearly better than the plating class he scored in the other day. Tri Chara is another to have been running consistently though is unproven over the trip. Owed is always dangerous if getting a prominent pitch early. He was entitled to need his first run back and has now dropped down the weights. Cape Of Storms wins in his turn but it hasn't been that for a while. Soto is watched in the market as his yard are sending out winners. Kingsmaite is now a plating class performer though ran one of his best races for some time last week. Lieutenant Pigeon has struggled at Lingfield but as a son of Captain Rio, there is a fair chance that he'll perform better on the fibresand. Princess Charlemane still searches for her maiden success. The maiden in which she finished second was a desperate affair. Hamaasy was the subject of strong support on his latest visit but the computer has down few favours as far as the draw is concerned. Garstang makes his first run for John Balding having left Peter Grayson. Ballycroy Boy appears best.
Tri Chara (IRE) 4-1fav (8-13) With leader, led over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 4th of 11, 2 3/4l behind This Ones For Eddy (9-2) at Southwell 7f hacp 0-70 (5) fbs.
Ballycroy Boy (IRE) 13-2 (8-13) Raced wide, held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, 2nd of 11, 1 1/4l behind This Ones For Eddy (9-2) at Southwell 7f hacp 0-70 (5) fbs.
Lieutenant Pigeon 12-1 (8-10) Dwelt, always in rear, 7th of 8, 9l behind Super Frank (9-3) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Soto 12-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 5th of 18, 3l behind Apollo Shark (9-4) at Redcar 6f hcap (6) gs in Sep.
Kingsmaite 6-1 (8-12) Tracked leader, led well over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 5, 2 1/2l behind Swinbrook (8-12) at Southwell 6f sell stks (6) fbs.
Garstang 11-2 (9-4) Took keen hold, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened rapidly over 1f out, last of 10, 10l behind Rondeau (9-3) at Kempton 6f hcp (6) pol in Sep.
Avontuur (FR) 13-2 (8-7) Chased leader, ridden 2f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 14, 5l behind Doric Lady (8-10) at Yarmouth 6f hcap (5) sft in Oct.
Owed 28-1 (9-4) Chased leaders to halfway, last of 13, 36l behind Gracie's Gift (8-8) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs.
