tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon one pace
in touch and keen, ridden 2f out, hampered over 1f out, no further impression
mid-division, headway to chase leaders, on outside 3f out, one pace
prominent, led 2f out, hard ridden when headed inside and no extra
in touch, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
towards rear, headway on inside over 1f out, kept on
towards rear, ran through beaten horses near finish
tracked leaders, weakening when hampered over 1f out
soon led, headed 2f out and weakened
in touch, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out
mid-division, headway over 1f out, pressed leader final furlong, led line
mid-division, headway over 2f out, not much room over 1f out, led inside final furlong, headed line
towards rear, headway over 1f out, soon hampered and ran on again
An implausibly ordinary contest to get matters underway and The Salwick Flyer can only be recommended to the most minimal of stakes ahead of Creme Brulee, Blackheath and Willofcourse. The selection does have a poor draw to work for but he is at least in form at present following a success in a hands and heels race on turf. He is potentially unexposed on the all-weather and is in what is a bad race. Creme Brulee has often been backed without success. He makes a first run for a new trainer having left Charlie Egerton and the market is watched. Blackheath is a regular in claimers these days. A draw of thirteen is hardly ideal. Willofcourse is from an in-form yard and the long-standing maiden is dropping down the handicap these days. Muktasb invariably comes up with a hard luck story once the race begins in earnest. Ballybunnion ran a stinker in a claimer at Bath while Arfinnit is confirmed over this trip and does usually run up to a usual, if very modest, level. Not a race for the housekeeping monies and The Salwick Flyer is the most token of selections.
The Salwick Flyer (IRE) 6-1 (8-9) Prominent, led halfway, soon ridden and kept on final furlong, won at Hamilton 6f app hcp (6) gs beating Cumberland Road (8-4) by 3/4l, 11 ran.
Bee Magic 25-1 (8-12) Always rear division, 10th of 14, 9l behind Fern House (8-13) at Catterick 5f hcp 0-60 (6) frm.
Jilly Why (IRE) 5-1 (9-9) Badly hampered at start, soon mid-division, ridden along halfway, stayed on final furlong, 2nd of 17, 1 1/2l behind Jabbara (8-1) at Beverley 5f fll hcp (5) gd.
Blackheath (IRE) 8-1 (8-10) With winner, ridden over 1f out, kept on, held towards finish, 2nd of 15, 3/4l behind Raccoon (9-4) at Catterick 5f clm (6) gd.
Ballybunion (IRE) 14-1 (8-9) In touch, ridden 3f out soon weakened, 11th of 13, 15l behind Mr Loire (9-5) at Bath 6f clm (6) frm.
Moon Forest (IRE) 25-1 (8-8) Chased leaders to over 2f out, soon weakened, 11th of 15, 4 1/2l behind Joshua's Gold (9-9) at Catterick 7f hcp 0-60 (6) gd.
Coalite (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Took keen hold and held up mid-division, headway over 1f out, driven and one pace final furlong, 6th of 12, 2 1/2l behind Top Dirham (9-4) at Thirsk 1m hcp (6) sft in Jul.
Government (IRE) 16-1 (8-8) Led to over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace, 4th of 14, 1 1/2l behind Kirkby's Treasure (9-8) at Redcar 1m hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
Creme Brulee 8-1 (8-12) Soon led, ridden and headed 1f out, weakened quickly inside final furlong, 9th of 11, 5l behind Balerno (8-11) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-50 (6) pol in Mar.
North Fleet 12-1 (8-4) Close up, ridden, halfway, weakened 2f out, last of 11, 15l behind Makabul (9-13) at Windsor 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Jun.
Arfinnit (IRE) 12-1 (10-4) Mid-division, effort over 2f out, never reached challenging position, 8th of 19, 6l behind Greek Secret (10-9) at Thirsk 6f ldy rds hcp (6) gf.
Willofcourse 9-1 (8-6) In touch, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 17, 4l behind Gleaming Spirit (9-11) at Yarmouth 6f mdn hcp (6) gf.
Muktasb (USA) 22-1 (8-6) Held up mid-division, never dangerous, 10th of 14, 6l behind Majestical (8-8) at Yarmouth 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gs in Jul.
