chased leaders, went 2nd on long run after last (normal 3 out), no chance with winner bypassing 2 out, lost 2nd final 75 yards
blundered 1st, always in rear, tailed off
took keen hold, tracking leaders, tracked leader on long run to 2nd (normal 5 out), led and jumped left last(normal 3 out), came clear bypassing omitted 2 out, heavily eased final 100 yards
led until bypassing omitted 2nd, lost 2nd on long run to 2nd (normal 5 out), soon weakened, tailed off
held up in rear, headway into 5th when mistake 2 out (normal 4 out), stayed on bypassing omitted 2 out, went 2nd final 75 yards, no chance with winner
jumped left, took keen hold, tracked leader, led bypassing omitted 2nd, headed last (normal 3 out), lost 2nd on long run after last (normal 3 out), chased leaders until weakened well before bypassing 2 out
towards rear when fell 2nd
in rear, pushed along and struggling in poor 6th after last (normal 3 out) never involved
behind, struggling when went wandered left and right approaching last (normal 3 out)
held up in mid-division, headway chasing leaders before mistake last (normal 3 out), one pace bypassing 2 out
ZAIDIYN is penalised for his recent win at Bangor but Danny Cook could afford to ease him down and still win by six lengths. He should have enough to hold off Scorpions Sting, who went close over track and trip on his return to action. Northside Prince is another to consider after finishing second over a longer trip at Sedgefield while Un Noble looks a likely improver having finished closer at Hexham on his latest start.
Zaidiyn (FR) 3-1 (10-12) Held up, headway to go close up 3rd, tracked leaders 4 out, led soon after 3 out, ridden clear when hit 2 out and last, won at Bangor 2m 1f nh nov hdl (4) gs beating Colin's Brother (10-7) by 6l, 8 ran.
Awee Deoch Andoris Merit gelding out of Whitemoss Leader.
Ebony Express 10-3 (9-10) Tracked leader, came towards stands side over 2f out, soon challenged, switched right towards stands rail over 1f out, ridden to lead narrowly inside final furlong, kept on, won at Catterick 1m 4f hcp 0-80 (4) sft in Oct beating Prophesy (8-12) by 3/4l, 13 ran (flat).
Lovely Touch (IRE) 10-1 (11-6) Alw twrds rr, kow late, nev a dngr but nrst fin, 4th of 10, 25l behind John Williams (12-2) at Ballingarry 3m ire ptp in Jun.
Northside Prince (IRE) 20-1 (10-12) Held up in rear, headway 3 out to chase leaders, chased winner before 2 out, kept on and no impression, 2nd of 7, 7l behind Balbriggan (11-5) at Sedgefield 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) sft.
Scorpions Sting (IRE) 12-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders in 3rd, went 2nd after 3 out, led before 2 out, ridden before last, headed run-in, no extra, 2nd of 8, 3/4l behind Divine Port (10-12) at Carlisle 2m 1f nh nov hdl (4) sft.
Sharp 2-1 (11-0) Tracked winner until over 1f out, soon beaten, last of 3, 24l behind It's All An Act (11-0) at Perth 2m NH flat (5) gd in Sep '13.
Sonny Thyne 33-1 (11-0) Always towards rear, 7th of 14, well behind It's High Time (11-0) at Hexham 2m NH mdn hdl (5) gs.
The Phantom Winger 5-1 (11-2) Held up in touch, outpaced over 3f out, well beaten final 2f, 5th of 7, 29l behind Gingili (11-2) at Musselburgh 2m NH flat (6) gd.
Un Noble (FR) 20-1 (10-12) In rear, headway before 2 out in 4th, one pace, 4th of 9, 14l behind Chieftain's Choice (10-12) at Hexham 2m NH nov hdl 4-6yo (4) hvy.
Weapon Of Choice (IRE) 33-1 (10-12) Always towards rear, 10th of 16, 39l behind Seldom Inn (11-5) at Newcastle 2m nh nov hdl (4) gs.
