behind, soon pushed along, soon in touch, stayed on to chase winner from over 1f out, kept on
chased leaders, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, always behind
chased leaders, one pace, weakened final furlong
This is a bit of a pinstickers given that half the field are seeing a racetrack for the first time, and we'll side with experience, albeit limited, of Mark Johnston's MATRAASH, in preference to Gomarhoom and Greenbank Destiny. The selection finished well down the field on debut here last month, but is entitled to come on for that run in which he ran rather green. He can only improve for that outing, and Richard Hills travels north to take the ride. Gomarhoom is the second Johnston runner and makes his debut; likewise Greenbank Destiny is a newcomer from the small Bill Ratcliffe yard, which recently landed a touch at Southwell. Market support here could be significant, but we think Mark Johnson can continue his excellent season with Matraash. (Chris Cooper)
Kiwi Moon 33-1 (9-0) Prominent, pushed along over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 14, 9l behind Bravo Echo (9-0) at Leicester 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Oct.
Markadam 33-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride, behind stands side, driven and kept on final 2f, never near leaders, 8th of 13, 27l behind Yorksters Girl (8-4) at Newcastle 7f 2yo mdn auc (6) hvy in Oct.
The Bully Wee Bishop of Cashel colt out of Red Barons Lady.
Tillietudlem (FR) Kutub gelding out of Queenhood.
Gomarhoom Dansili filly out of Tenuous.
Greenbank Destiny Tobougg filly out of Sea Isle.
Mystical Spirit (IRE) Xaar filly, related to numerous winners from 5f-1m2f.
Quick Gourmet 40-1 (8-12) Held up in touch, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened, 6th of 8, 14l behind Quai D'Orsay (9-3) at Hamilton 1m 2yo mdn (5) sft in Sept.
Matraash (USA) 13-2 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 13, 11l behind Anthology (9-3) at Musselburgh 7f 2yo mdn (5) gs in Oct.
Suitably Accoutred (IRE) 25-1 (8-11) Mid-division stand's side group, weakened 2f out, 8th of 13, 16l behind Allformary (9-0) at Newcastle 7f 2yo mdn fll (5) hvy in Oct.
