mid-division, headway 4f out, led over 2f out, headed and hanging right well inside final furlong
in touch, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, one pace
always in rear
in touch, ridden over 2f out, close up, one pace final furlong
behind from halfway
tracked leaders, lost place over 3f out
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, soon held
led, headed over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
held up, headway over 3f out, kept on to chase leaders, not reach
held up, some late progress
steadied and soon switched to inside, held up rear, some late progress
tracked leader, led over 3f out, ridden when headed over 2f out, weakened
hampered start, held up, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, ran on to lead well inside final furlong
Thornaby Green is the pick in the finale with Stark Contrast and Hatch A Plan the most likely dangers. The course-and-distance winner is best with up and at em tactics and Rosie Jessop has already demonstrated her ability to win on front runners this season. The partnership appear assured of that run from box one and we stick with them accordingly. Stark Contrast has been a bitter disappointment this year. Some of his Lingfield form is fairly smart and if he can translate it to Dunstall Park, he is not without chances. Hatch A Plan is getting a little long in the tooth. That said, he seems to go well for apprentice riders and it will be interesting to see whether there is any market interest this afternoon. John Stimpson's runners are faring well at present so Don Pasquale cannot be ruled out of the equation. Desert Hawk has an appalling win-to-run ratio but Mark Brisbourne has booked a decent young rider today and he will be getting lots of weight all around from his rivals. Andrea Atenzi has attracted plenty of interest this term and the prolific winning rider is on Mighty Mover for Bryn Palling. Thornaby Green can steal a march on his rivals and can hopefully hang on off the home turn.
Stark Contrast (USA) 7-1 (8-9) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, weakened 1f out, 9th of 10, 6l behind Shogun Prince (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Mar.
Josr's Magic (IRE) 50-1 (8-4) Chased leaders on stand's side until 2f out, 16th of 19, 27l behind Oat Cuisine (8-13) at Newmarket 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jul.
Karramalu (IRE) 20-1 (9-2) Towards rear, some late headway from over 1f out, 8th of 15, 8l behind Mary From Murroe (8-4) at Leopardstown 1m 2f app hcp gf in Jul.
Summer Lodge 33-1 (9-2) Held up, headway over 1f out, never on terms, 9th of 17, 4l behind Hazelnut (9-5) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jul '07.
Alekhine (IRE) 40-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, held up, ridden and struggling over 3f out, 9th of 10, 13l behind Micky Mac (8-10) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcap (6) pol in Feb.
Mighty Mover (IRE) 16-1 (8-13) Slowly away and always in rear, 15th of 16, 36l behind Acapulco Bay (7-9) at Bath 1m 2f hcap (6) gd in Jun.
Great Man (FR) 16-1 (11-3) Held up in touch, ridden and weakened 2f out, 9th of 15, 14l behind Mad Professor (10-5) at Chepstow 1m 4f amt hcp (6) gf in Jul.
Thornaby Green 2-1fav (10-0) Led, headed 3f out, ridden, kept on final 2f, no chance with winner, 2nd of 9, 4 1/2l behind Malguru (9-9) at Newcastle 1m 2f app hcp (6) gf in Jul.
Hatch A Plan (IRE) 8-1 (8-12) Mid-division, ridden and weakened from 2f out, 7th of 9, 12l behind Flying Applause (9-7) at Windsor 1m 2f hcap (5) gf in Jul.
Don Pasquale 22-1 (9-5) Held up, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, kept on, won at Beverley 1m 2f ldy rds hcp (6) gf in Jul beating Gala Sunday (10-10) by 1l, 15 ran.
Weet Yer Tern (IRE) 50-1 (9-5) Slowly into stride, towards rear, never dangerous, 9th of 15, 11l behind Don Pasquale (9-5) at Beverley 1m 2f ldy rds hcp (6) gf in Jul.
Princely Ted (IRE) 20-1 (9-11) Prominent until weakened over 2f out, 11th of 15, 18l behind Western Roots (10-8) at Newbury 1m 2f amt hcp (5) gd.
Desert Hawk 13-2 (9-4) In touch, one pace final 2f, 6th of 12, 7l behind Paparaazi (9-6) at Nottingham 1m 2f ldy rds hcp (6) gf in Jul.
