mid-division, headway over 2f out, driven over 1f out, led entering final furlong, edged left and kept on
towards rear, headway 2f out, driven over 1f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
in touch, ridden over 2f out, driven to challenge and every chance approaching final furlong, stayed on same pace
towards rear, never dangerous
prominent, ridden along halfway, weakened over 1f out
led, ridden over 2f out, headed entering final furlong, weakened inside final furlong
prominent, driven over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
always in rear
behind, never a factor
mid-division, chased along halfway, driven over 1f out, stayed on towards finish
prominent, ridden along halfway, weakened over 2f out
A woeful start to the card and even the worst of the draw may not be enough to stop Gleneagles adding to his tally; Rann Na Cille, Kassuta and Ishibee rate as dangers on the pick of their recent efforts and complete the shortlist. Ishibee was a game winner of a handicap on her penultimate start but ran no sort of race at Pontefract in her follow up bid. She is better than that, and may well improve or the step up in trip. Her yard are in good form just now, so watch the betting market carefully. Kassuta kept on well to finish second at Windsor a fortnight ago - creating the impression that an extra furlong would not go amiss. She was sharpened up by the headgear on that occasion and will be a contender if it has the same effect this afternoon. Rann Na Cille was done for toe in her last two outings and, as she is still a maiden after 14 previous attempts; her frailties in a finish are exposed for all to see. That said, her recent profile is better than most of the deadwood around her and she has to merit respect at this lowly level. However, Gleneagles, who got the better of a 72-rated opponent when landing his maiden at Warwick, has little to find confirm himself as the best horse in the race. The traditional bias of the draw is obviously a concern - as the track stats don't lie. However, not many races are as lacking in quality as this one, so Gleneagles has to be worth chancing in this grade.
Gleneagles (IRE) 7-2 (9-0) Always prominent, driven to challenge over 2f out, stayed on to lead well inside final furlong, all out, won at Warwick 7f mdn stk (5) sft in Jun beating Al Badeya (8-12) by a nk, 12 ran.
Rann Na Cille (IRE) 16-1 (8-6) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, no impression on front pair, 3rd of 12, 2l behind Musical Beat (9-7) at Catterick 7f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Shotley Mac 33-1 (8-12) Led for 3f, edged left from over 3f out, soon beaten, 9th of 12, 19l behind Danalova (8-7) at Ripon 1m 2f 3yo sll (6) hvy.
Sonar Sound (GER) 22-1 (8-9) Took keen hold in touch, ridden over 2f out, hung left and weakened approaching final furlong, last of 8, 13l behind Blue Monkey (8-9) at Haydock 1m 3yo hcp (4) hvy in Jun.
Mr Wall Street 33-1 (8-8) Tracked leader, lost place over 2f out, weakened and eased over 1f out, 9th of 10, 23l behind Ice Box (8-13) at Hamilton 1m 3yo hcp (6) sft.
Flushed 25-1 (8-1) Reared start, slowly away, headway to chase leaders over 4f out, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 10th of 13, 21l behind Mick Is Back (8-10) at Leicester 7f 3yo clm (5) sft in May.
Recovery Mission 100-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, weakened over 2f out, 8th of 11, 13l behind Onatopp (8-12) at Catterick 6f mdn aut stk (6) gs.
Kassuta 7-1 (8-3) Dwelt, soon ridden along, headway under pressure to have every chance, kept on, 2nd of 11, nk behind Mafaheem (9-8) at Windsor 6f sll (5) hvy.
Princess Palatine (IRE) 28-1 (8-11) Never better than mid-division, last of 11, 36l behind Froissee (9-1) at Pontefract 1m fll hcp (5) gs in Jun.
Superjain 40-1 (8-2) Held up, never troubled leaders, 6th of 11, 5l behind Mistral Sky (9-5) at W'hampton 6f clm (6) pol in Jun.
Spinning Game 66-1 (7-13) Held up mid-division, weakened over 2f out, 11th of 12, 21l behind Bold Indian (8-10) at Catterick 7f 3yo clm (6) gf in Jun.
Ishibee (IRE) 6-1 (8-8) Dwelt and towards rear, never dangerous, last of 9, 18l behind Cheery Cat (8-7) at Pontefract 6f 3yo hcp (5) gs in Jun.