led, ridden over 2f out, headed well over 1f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, led over 1f out, soon ridden, kept on well
with leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out
towards rear, pushed along halfway, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous
mid-division, headway over 1f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong
towards rear, headway over 1f out, soon ridden, kept on well to chase winner inside final furlong
towards rear, ridden and kept on entering final furlong
slowly into stride, in rear, ridden inside final furlong, no impression
with leaders, challenged over 2f out, led well over 1f out, soon ridden and headed, weakened inside final furlong
MINTURNO makes most appeal in this sprint with Mandalay King and Night Trade worthy of inclusion upon the shortlist. The selection has been knocking on the door of late and the form of a third at Pontefract entitles him to be very much a player if running up to that level of form. Connections will be hoping that any forecast rain stays away. Mandalay King has taken on better opposition around the likes of York this term. That said, he has run well at this course in the past and should be thundering home at the finish. Night Trade was a beaten favourite at Doncaster though has a good course record at Catterick having won once and hit the frame on his only other visit. Klynch is gradually dropping down the weights though the draw has not been kind this afternoon. Wyatt Earp won off a mark of 70 at Carlisle though has struggled in his unequal struggle against the handicapper ever since. Dancing Red Devil is still fairly inexperienced at this level and is one to note if the market speaks favourably. Minturno appears to hold the most solid formbook evidence in a tough race for punters to call.
Wyatt Earp (IRE) 16-1 (9-5) Towards rear, never in contention, 8th of 12, 4l behind Last Sovereign (10-0) at Chester 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jul.
Night Trade (IRE) 4-1fav (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden and edged left over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not pace to trouble leaders, 5th of 9, 2l behind Amenable (9-1) at Doncaster 6f 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jul.
Grand Stitch (USA) 33-1 (9-11) Towards rear, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous, 8th of 12, 11l behind Mr Wolf (9-7) at Pontefract 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jul.
Dancing Red Devil (IRE) 25-1 (8-4) Went right start, mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 5l behind Gramercy (9-7) at Haydock 6f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Jul.
Slikback Jack (IRE) 13-2 (9-1) Went left start, led far side group, ridden over 1f out, headed by farside group entering final furlong, soon weakened, 7th of 11, 11l behind Lucy Brown (9-4) at Newcastle 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jun.
Mandalay King (IRE) 15-2 (8-4) Dwelt, towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous, 9th of 12, 7l behind La Zamora (9-4) at York 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Jul.
Klynch 9-1 (9-7) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, edged right when every chance entering final furlong, no extra, 6th of 11, 5l behind San Jose City (9-7) at Redcar 6f hcp 0-65 (6) fm in Jul.
Minturno (USA) 7-4fav (9-6) Went left start, held up in rear, switched right and headway over 1f out, soon driven, hung left, ran on, never reached winner, 2nd of 11, 1 1/2l behind San Jose City (9-7) at Redcar 6f hcp 0-65 (6) fm in Jul.
Chambers (IRE) 8-1 (9-6) Tracked leader until over 2f out, soon weakened, 12th of 13, 27l behind Gemma's Delight (8-3) at Chester 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jul.
