in touch, outpaced after 2f, soon ridden and some headway over 1f out, soon one pace
close up, ridden for not clear run over 1f out, not recover
prominent, ridden and every chance halfway until weakened inside final furlong
made on, ridden 2f out, joined inside final furlong, kept on close home
tracked winner, ridden 2f out, weakened 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, headway and every chance inside final furlong, no extra close home
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace
prominent, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
Dickie Le Davoir won well on Tuesday at Pontefract but this is a different kettle of fish and preference is for Methaaly ahead of Howards Tipple. The selection is not an obvious one as he hasn't won since March despite eight attempts. He has had excuses for his last two runs but is better rated on his close second at Wolverhampton in April. A return to this trip will suit having won over the minimum trip at Musselburgh before and having beaten Dickie Le Davoir back in March, he could be able to beat him again. Rothesay Dancer is very consistent but she is looking hard to win with now although she will pop up again at some point. Haajes needs a market check returning to the track after an absence; however a more eminent danger may be Howards Tipple. He won well at the track last time out when he was well-backed and whilst that was only a claimer, he could go on from there. Stablemate Chookie Heiton could go well, whilst Rasaman is rated a danger on his recent second at Thirsk. An open affair, but Methaaly is fancied to score.
Dickie Le Davoir 16-1 (9-0) Held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, led entering final furlong, kept on, won at Pontefract 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gd beating Grazeon Gold Blend (9-0) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
Blazing Heights 6-1 (9-7) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 7th of 10, 7l behind Sandwith (9-0) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gs.
Chookie Heiton (IRE) 8-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 15, 11l behind Yorkshire Blue (9-4) at Hamilton 6f clm (6) gf in Sept.
Rasaman (IRE) 16-1 (8-9) In touch, driven over 1f out, led inside final furlong, headed post, 2nd of 9, shd behind Baybshambles (8-7) at Thirsk 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Methaaly (IRE) 20-1 (9-6) Dwelt, mid-division, ridden 2f out, no extra entering final furlong, 13th of 17, 8l behind Makshoof (9-10) at Haydock 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Rothesay Dancer 7-2 (8-13) Towards rear, ridden over 1f out, headway entering final furlong, not quicken, 2nd of 10, 2 1/2l behind Sandwith (9-0) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gs.
Howards Tipple 7-4fav (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, headway to lead inside final furlong, driven out, won at Hamilton 5f clm (6) gd beating Luloah (8-7) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
Tous Les Deux 12-1 (9-10) In rear, pushed along halfway, never a factor, 8th of 9, 9l behind Coconut Moon (9-0) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Haajes 25-1 (9-11) In touch, ridden along halfway, gradually weakened, 14th of 17, 7l behind Misaro (9-11) at Doncaster 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
