chased leaders, not clear run over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not able to get on terms
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, hanging right over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, unable to get on terms
prominent, led 2f out but hard pressed, edged right entering final furlong, soon bumped, held on
led, headed 2f out, stayed pressing winner, hard ridden over 1f out, edged left and bumped inside final furlong, just held
prominent on outside, not pace of front pair entering final furlong, kept on
held up, pushed along over 3f out, no impression
slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden and struggling final 3f
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Gweedore has been consistent enough on the all-weather but has gone up in the weights without winning. G For Gabrial has done his best on ground with give so some rain would aid his cause. Little Ted finished over six lengths behind MOONLIGHTING at Thirsk but showed the benefit of the run with a comfortable victory on a return visit. A penalty hands the initiative back to the winner who can complete a quick double. Aiden's Reward landed a poor-class handicap at Newcastle in February but almost completed a double when beaten a nose at Thirsk a couple of weeks ago so has to be respected.
Gweedore 12-1 (9-7) Tracked leader, led over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 3rd of 11, 3/4l behind Class Clown (9-5) at Newcastle 7f hcp (6) pol in Mar.
G For Gabrial (IRE) 25-1 (8-8) Mid-division, ridden and struggling over 2f out, 7th of 13, 15 1/4l behind First Impression (9-7) at Redcar 1m 2f hcp (4) gd in Jun.
Little Ted 9-2 (9-6) Chased leaders on outside, challenged going well 2f out, led over 1f out, ran on well, won at Thirsk 1m hcp (6) gd in Jun beating Sir Havelock (9-3) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
Moonlighting 7-1 (9-7) Chased leader 1f, handy 3rd, ridden and went 2nd again over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, led towards finish, won at Thirsk 7f hcp (6) gs in Jun beating Big City (9-6) by nk, 10 ran.
Nobby Nuts (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) Mid-division, switched right entering final furlong, never on terms, 6th of 12, 10 3/4l behind Magical Moment (9-0) at Pontefract 6f mdn stks (5) gd in Jun.
King Lenox 20-1 (9-7) Mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, outpaced inside final 2f, never dangerous after, 6th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Moonlighting (9-7) at Thirsk 7f hcp (6) gs in Jun.
Psychic Power (IRE) 125-1 (8-11) In touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 11th of 12, 15 1/2l behind Streak Lightning (9-2) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f mdn stks (5) pol in Jun.
Hua Mulan (IRE) 9-2 (9-0) Chased leaders to over 2f out, soon outpaced, ridden and kept on under pressure inside final furlong, never able to challenge, 5th of 11, 7 1/4l behind Sky Lake (9-0) at Newcastle 1m stks (6) pol in Oct.
Aiden's Reward (IRE) 11-4fav (9-5) Held up towards rear, headway on outside over 2f out, went 2nd over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, just failed, 2nd of 9, shd behind Bankawi (9-5) at Thirsk 1m hcp (6) gs in Jun.