in touch, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, one pace
tracked leaders, led well over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, kept on well
led, ridden and headed well over 1f out, soon weakened
towards rear, ridden over 1f out, one pace
tracked leader, lost 2nd place when no extra towards finish
chased leaders, ridden inside final furlong, kept on to take 2nd towards finish
pushed along and outpaced towards rear, never dangerous
Nonrunner
LIBERTY TRAIL ran right back to his best last time out and is taken to go one better at the expense of Always Dixie and Alphacino. The selection broke his maiden tag last August and managed to score again before the season was out. He looked in need of the run on his first outing of the season in a handicap but showed promise after finishing second at Musselburgh in a seller on his latest outing. He gets another chance to race in this low grade event and if reproducing his best he ought to be difficult to beat. Always Dixie drops into selling grade for the first time having struggled in handicaps of late. He did run well in first time blinkers after finishing second on the sand at Southwell but has since disappointed. Connections have decided against the head gear once again but he should be monitored in the betting in such a low grade affair. Alphacino won a claimer at Thirsk last season but has failed to live up to expectations thereafter. This is however an easy opportunity so any market moves should be noted. Liberty Trail has the best form on offer and has conditions to suit so is difficult to oppose.
Liberty Trail (IRE) 12-1 (9-4) Led, jinked after 1f, driven and hard pressed 2f out, soon ridden, headed narrowly inside final furlong, stayed on until no extra towards finish, 2nd of 7, 3/4l behind Fremen (9-9) at Musselburgh 1m 1f sell stks (6) gf.
Lord Fidelio (IRE) 8-1 (9-6) Slowly away, in rear, mid-division after 2f, pushed along halfway, ridden 2f, soon weakened, 13th of 14, 30l behind Chosen One (9-1) at Thirsk 6f sell stks (5) gd.
Captain Imperial (IRE) 11-1 (8-6) Tracked leader, ridden to lead when edged left well over 2f out, headed over 1f out, stayed on same pace, 5th of 9, 5l behind Zaplamation (9-4) at Musselburgh 1m app hcp 0-60 (6) gs in Apr.
Alphacino 16-1 (8-13) Held up mid-division, one pace over 1f out, 8th of 12, 5l behind Tribal Myth (9-1) at Beverley 7f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Hettie Hubble 66-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, outpaced when edged left well over 1f out, no impression from over 1f out, 7th of 10, 15l behind Dherghaam (9-0) at Catterick 7f mdn stks (5) fm.
Dispol Kabira 40-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace under pressure final furlong, 4th of 11, 11l behind Timeless Elegance (9-4) at Musselburgh 7f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
Always Dixie (IRE) 14-1 (8-5) Slowly into stride, soon led, headed over 2f out, rallied over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Mighty Clarets (8-10) at Newcastle 1m 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Miss Lauz 200-1 (8-7) Slowly into stride, outpaced, always in rear, 11th of 12, 15l behind Carrie's Magic (8-12) at Redcar 6f fll mdn stks (5) gf.
Shaker Style (USA) 8-1 (8-9) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, soon driven, no impression, 5th of 8, 10l behind Supernoverre (9-1) at Catterick 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Apr '09.
