led, ridden and headed over 1f out, lost 2nd when weakening inside final furlong
in touch, pushed along and outpaced over 4f out, ridden and headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, stayed on well
in rear, pushed along over 4f out, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed on to take 2nd inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leader, weakened over 1f out
A difficult one to call and NORTHSIDE PRINCE is only a speculative selection ahead of Aldaado and Liberty Trail. The last named has been mainly consistent and has shaped as if he can win a race of this nature. He is burdened with top weight today but should still be capable of throwing down a stern challenge if he runs his race. Aldaado has made good progress this season - culminating in a determined effort to dead-heat at Beverley last month. The handicapper has given him a chance off just a 4lb higher mark; so a big run cannot be discounted. However, Northside Prince is unexposed at a mile and having failed to stay over 1m-4f last time out; he may really appreciate today¿s drop in distance. His trainer, Alan Swinbank, knows the time of day with contenders of this type and Northside Prince is recommended as the first part of the scheme when drawing up your plans for this tough little handicap.
Liberty Trail (IRE) 11-1 (9-3) Led for 2f, tracked leaders, stayed on final furlong, 2nd of 10, 5l behind Crime Writer (9-3) at Ayr 7f mdn stks (5) gd.
Aldaado (IRE) 12-1 (8-13) Held up, ridden along over 2f out, headway on inner over 1f out, driven to lead entering final furlong, hung left and kept on, joined post, won at Beverley 1m 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gf in May deadheating with Mr Freddy (9-1), 13 ran.
Petsas Pleasure 50-1 (8-13) Towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on towards finish, 4th of 15, 1 1/4l behind Edgeworth (9-1) at Newmarket 1m 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Green Dynasty (IRE) 11-1 (9-0) Very awkward leaving stalls and slowly away, always behind, last of 11, 15l behind Embsay Crag (9-5) at Chester 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Fuzzy Cat 28-1 (8-7) In touch, chased winner over 3f out, ridden and lost place when edged right over 2f out, soon weakened, 11th of 12, 41l behind Matraash (8-12) at Newcastle 1m 2f mdn stks (5) gd.
Whispering Spirit (IRE) 33-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, effort when hampered well over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 17, 10l behind Just Five (8-12) at Newcastle 1m 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) sft in May.
Northside Prince (IRE) 3-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, one pace, 4th of 10, 4l behind Deauville Flyer (9-2) at Doncaster 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
