tracked leader, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened
slowly into stride, held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, never nearer
held up mid-division, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, soon ridden, headed well inside final furlong, no extra
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon weakened
slowly into stride, behind, tailed off
held up towards rear, under pressure 2f out, some late headway, never nearer
in touch, effort 2f out, every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
steadied and held up, headway 2f out, hard driven and ran on to lead inside final furlong, driven out
tracked leader, effort 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
BEE STINGER can prevail in this weak seller at the main expense of Dream of Fortune and Bookiebasher Babe. The selection is a course specialist and at this level he is a leading player. He wasn't beaten far here last time when he chased home Primo Dilettante and with this drop in trip in his favour he can regain the winning thread. Dream Of Fortune is eased in grade but all his winning form has been over 9f and beyond so on that basis he is probably worth taking on today. Bookiebasher Babe is also eased in grade but he has been very disappointing of late and he tends to reserve his best form for Southwell. Digger Derek did hit form at this time last year when he twice got his head in front, so he could be of interest at a price. Escape Wall showed little in bumpers and over hurdles so he is hard to fancy, and we will return to Bee Stinger as our choice.
Dabbers Ridge (IRE) 14-1 (8-8) Always in rear, 11th of 12, 44l behind White Deer (9-3) at Redcar 1m clm stks (4) gf in Sep.
Dream of Fortune (IRE) 50-1 (8-11) Held up in rear, ridden and struggling over 2f out, 12th of 13, 9l behind Farleigh House (9-0) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Northern Desert (IRE) 12-1 (9-9) Held up towards rear, never on terms, 7th of 12, 9l behind Lordship (9-3) at Chepstow 7f app hcp 0-60 (6) gs in Sep.
Bookiebasher Babe (IRE) 28-1 (8-13) Tracked leader, lost place 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 10, 14l behind Expressive (8-8) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f fll hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Sep.
Copper Sovereign 100-1 (9-7) With winner 3f, ridden 2f out, soon weakened, 13th of 15, 25l behind Orlando's Tale (9-7) at Lingfield 7f mdn stks (5) gf in Sep.
Escape Wall 50-1 (12-0) Led 3-11; wknd qckly; pu 14, in a race won by Francly Flora (11-7) at Black Forest Lodge 3m ptp in Feb '08, 13 ran.
Fiefdom (IRE) 20-1 (9-2) Held up towards rear, never nearer, 9th of 14, 9l behind Rio Cobolo (8-12) at Beverley 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Sep.
Geezers Colours 22-1 (9-5) Steadied start, held up in rear, ridden and short lived effort over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 8, 2 3/4l behind Bohobe (8-4) at Yarmouth 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Jul.
Ocean Legend (IRE) 8-1 (8-4) Always behind, 11th of 14, 20l behind Salerosa (8-10) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-75 (5) fbs in Sep.
Digger Derek (IRE) 13-2 (8-8) In rear, headway on inside over 1f out, stayed on, 4th of 14, 3l behind Pokfulham (8-1) at Ayr 1m 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Sep.
Bee Stinger 9-2 (9-9) Held up towards rear, headway over 5f out, ridden over 2f out, chased winner 1f out, no impression, 2nd of 9, 2 1/2l behind Primo Dilettante (9-2) at Lingfield 1m 2f sell stks (6) pol in Sep.
Soul Murmur (IRE) 25-1 (8-13) Led after 1f, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened quickly, last of 12, 21l behind Campli (8-4) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Apr.
