always behind
tracked leader, hung right and weakened over 1f out
led, headed 1f out, soon weakened
mid-division, ridden and weakened over 2f out
in touch, switched left and not clear run over 1f out, never able to challenge
slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway well over 1f out, led inside final furlong readily
raced keenly in mid division, weakened well over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden to lead 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
mid-division, keen early, ridden over 2f out, soon no impression
tracked leaders, hard driven to challenge 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
Nonrunner
Nonrunner
APPLESNAP is predicted to land this prize with Louphole and Fast Freddie likely to cause him most headaches. A combination of a switch to Amy Weaver and first time blinkers seemed to make the difference to Applesnap, as the ex-Irish horse seemed to put it altogether last time out. It is always questionable as to whether headgear can work twice in this fashion but off a helpful handicap mark, we are prepared to take that chance. Louphole is consistent. The handicapper is at least dropping him a few pounds having pegged him in the early 70's for an inordinate amount of time. Fast Freddie has gone close on two recent starts. His yard are in good form and he's sure to be thereabouts again. Muktasb was well beaten on a previous visit here. Norcroft is moderate but tries hard in spite of his predicament. Rosie Says No was well backed last time out and it would be no surprise to see her build upon her recent run at the track as she had had two months off and was not persevered with after meeting interference. Another competitive event but Applesnap might just be ahead of the assessor at present.
Imperial Echo (USA) 20-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, soon chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 7th of 13, 14l behind Granary (8-11) at Leicester 7f hcap (5) hvy.
Applesnap (IRE) 20-1 (9-1) Slowly into stride, headway 2f out, led inside final furlong, ran on, won at Great Leighs 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol beating Our Blessing (8-13) by 2 1/2l, 9 ran.
Louphole 9-2 (9-4) Steadied start, effort 2f out, plugged on, 4th of 10, 5l behind Billion Dollar Kid (9-7) at Brighton 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Aug.
Spoof Master (IRE) 11-2 (9-1) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on final furlong, 2nd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Lake Chini (8-11) at Beverley 5f hcap (5) hvy.
Muktasb (USA) 16-1 (9-6) Awkward start, held up in rear, ran on inside final furlong, 7th of 12, 6l behind Tubby Isaacs (9-6) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Norcroft 4-1 (8-13) Soon pushed along in rear, ridden over 2f out, headway under presure approaching final furlong, stayed on, 2nd of 10, 6l behind Music Box Express (8-7) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-50 (6) gd.
The Cayterers 16-1 (9-4) Started very slowly, raced wide after 2f, always towards rear, never on terms, 9th of 12, 8l behind Mandarin Spirit (9-0) at Brighton 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jul.
Brazilian Brush (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, never dangerous, 8th of 12, 6l behind Spoof Master (8-13) at Great Leighs 5f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Aug.
Towy Boy (IRE) 4-1 (9-2) Soon driven along, kept on to chase winner inside final furlong, no impression, 2nd of 7, 3 1/2l behind Pennyspider (8-13) at Bath 5f 3yo hcp (5) gs in Aug.
Rosie Says No 11-2 (9-1) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, kept on, never dangerous, 5th of 9, 5l behind Applesnap (9-1) at Great Leighs 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Tamino (IRE) 17-2 (9-10) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 11, 7l behind Applesnap (9-6) at Yarmouth 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun.
Regal Bird (USA) 16-1 (9-1) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, one pace, 7th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Spate River (9-1) at W'hampton 7f 3yo hcp (5) pol.
Fast Freddie 10-1 (9-1) Chased leader, led over 3f out, ridden entering final furlong, headed towards finish, 2nd of 12, 1/2l behind Royal Challenge (9-5) at W'hampton 6f hcap (5) pol.
Street Diva (USA) 16-1 (8-6) Always in rear, 8th of 9, 8l behind Prescription (9-0) at Lingfield 6f 3yo app hcp (5) pol.
