always behind
tracked leader, driven along 2f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on final furlong, not reached winner
jumped awkwardly at start, was soon chasing leaders, pushed along halfway, ridden when weakening over 1f out
chased leaders on outside, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
mid-division, effort over 2f out, no impression and eased final furlong
towards rear, soon chased along, some late headway, never near to challenge
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
ridden over 1f out, kept on final furlong, held on gamely
towards rear, headway on inner over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
mid-division, pushed along halfway, ran on final furlong, nearest at finish
towards rear, driven over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on towards finish
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace
mid-division, effort over 2f out, never on terms
Nonrunner
Fairgame Man has bits and pieces of form that give him leading claims in this company and he can finally add to his tally; possibly with the most to fear from Betty's Pride and Flying Tackle. The selection's former stablemate, Tommy Smith, is another that can never be ruled out in races of this nature and, as he goes well at this track, it will be interesting to note if he attracts any interest from the betting ring. Almaty Express also has a feasible chance at the weights but, as the only three-year-old in the line up, has a bit to prove against his elders. Flying Tackle is in good heart and will be a popular choice after winning convincingly on his latest start. However, he would not want too much ease in the ground and his chance is very much dependant on the weather. There are similar reservations about Betty's Pride, who loves to hear her hooves rattle. Still, she is in good heart and is entitled to go close in her current frame of mind. However, we prefer to take a sporting chance with Fairgame Man, who will not mind the going and rates as solid value in this grade of contest.
Celtic Thunder 25-1 (9-5) Rear until headway 2f out, no extra near finish, 6th of 14, 2l behind Yorkshire Blue (8-13) at Haydock 6f hcp (5) gf.
Blue Maeve 12-1 (8-3) Slowly into stride, behind, ridden well over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, never on terms, 7th of 14, 9l behind Mr Wolf (9-13) at Pontefract 5f hcp (5) gd.
College Queen 33-1 (8-5) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong, 4th of 15, 3l behind Bowness (8-10) at Beverley 5f hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Bond Becks (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Chased leaders to halfway, 13th of 14, 15l behind Compton Plume (9-6) at Catterick 6f hcp (5) gf.
Sir Loin 40-1 (8-5) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 14, 6l behind Mr Wolf (9-13) at Pontefract 5f hcp (5) gd.
Percy Douglas 66-1 (9-4) Always behind, 13th of 14, 18l behind Kaymich Perfecto (8-11) at Redcar 1m stk 0-65 (5) gf.
Almaty Express 8-1 (9-4) Soon led, ridden halfway, headed final furlong, kept on, held towards finish, 2nd of 15, hd behind Our Little Secret (9-2) at Ripon 5f 3yo sll hcp (6) gd.
Tommy Smith 8-1 (8-8) Chased leaders to halfway, last of 16, 15l behind Brigadore (9-7) at Pontefract 5f hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Betty's Pride 8-1 (9-3) Towards rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 16, 1 1/2l behind Taboor (9-2) at Catterick 5f hcp (6) gf.
Jahia (NZ) 33-1 (8-6) Chased leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, not quicken, 3rd of 16, 1l behind Full Spate (9-7) at Haydock 6f clm (6) gf.
Fairgame Man 11-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, kept on from over 1f out, not pace to challenge, 3rd of 16, 2l behind Labelled With Love (9-3) at Lingfield 6f hcp (6) sft.
Rosie's Result 40-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, ran on to lead briefly inside final furlong, headed post, 2nd of 16, nk behind Taboor (9-2) at Catterick 5f hcp (6) gf.
Ace Club 50-1 (9-7) Mid-division, pushed along halfway, soon behind, 17th of 18, 20l behind Borodinsky (8-10) at Catterick 7f hcp (6) gf.
Winthorpe (IRE) 9-1 (8-5) Mid-division, ridden halfway, kept on same pace, no impression final furlong, 8th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Artie (9-2) at Beverley 5f hcp (4) gd.
Flying Tackle 6-1fav (9-5) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, kept on well, won at Beverley 5f hcp (6) gf in Jul beating Sir Sandrovitch (9-8) by a nk, 19 ran.
Roan Raider (USA) 20-1 (9-3) Led overall centre, ridden and headed 2f out, soon outpaced, weakened final furlong, 15th of 19, 10l behind Petite Mac (9-7) at Redcar 6f hcp (6) gf.
