held up, ridden over 2f out, kept on from over 1f out, no impression
chased leaders, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, led over 2f out, soon clear
always behind
led to halfway, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, led halfway, headed over 2f out, one pace
slowly into stride, towards rear and pushed along, never dangerous
slowly into stride, held up behind, kept on from over 1f out, no impression
close up, ridden over 2f out, chased winner entering final furlong, no impression
chased leaders, weakened over 2f out
dwelt, mid-division, ridden halfway, weakened well over 1f out
Nonrunner
CLOUDY START was out-pointed by the smart Alwaary on his last outing at Yarmouth but that form should be more than enough to see through here. He raced rather keenly throughout that contest which is a slight concern but that was due to the fact his rider failed to obtain cover from a low draw. Dropping back to seven furlongs should suit. It is disappointing that Taazur has not scored since been stepped up in trip and he did not shape like a definite stayer last time. Battle Royal and Blue Noddles can be expected to benefit for their debuts. The form of the Catterick maiden contested by Blue Noodles has been franked by the second who was an easy winner at Nottingham on Wednesday. Threestepstoheaven contested a strong Doncaster maiden last time with the ninth since franking that form at Salisbury during the week. The soft ground on Town Moor would not have been in his favour and if the market speaks in favour of Barry Hills juvenile he would be of interest. Mark Johnston has been experiencing a good run with his juveniles of late and Duke Of Normandy, a son of first season sire Refuse To Bend, is another that could literally be anything hailing from these quarters so if confidence is expressed in the market he would be an obvious danger to the selection which is Cloudy Start.
Battle Royal (IRE) 8-1 (8-8) Dwelt and behind, smooth headway from over 3f out to join leaders, ridden over 2f out and soon weakened, 4th of 6, 13l behind Warrior One (8-9) at Hamilton 1m nov stk (4) sft in Aug.
Blue Noodles 20-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, one pace final furlong, 4th of 11, 8l behind Hartley (9-3) at Catterick 6f 2yo mdn (5) gs in Sept.
Cloudy Start 5-6fav (9-3) Keen, tracked leader, led over 2f out, soon ridden, headed and not pace of winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Alwaary (9-3) at Yarmouth 1m 2yo mdn (4) gd in Sept.
Duke of Normandy (IRE) Refuse To Bend colt, half-brother to winning sprinter Marie.
Hill Cross (IRE) 20-1 (8-13) Led stands side, headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 10th of 15, 6l behind On Offer (8-11) at Newcastle 6f 2yo mdn auc (4) gs in Jun.
Millway Beach (IRE) 11-4 (8-11) In touch when lost action 3f out, virtually pulled up, last of 11, well behind Bermondsey Bob (8-6) at Salisbury 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf in Aug.
Petsas Pleasure Foaled 8 March. Dam won over 1m 1f at four years, 1m three times at five years, 1m 2f at five and six years and 1m 4f three times at seven years. Probably best watched on his racecourse debut.
Stanstill (IRE) Statue Of Liberty gelding out of Fervent Wish.
Taazur 11-2 (9-7) Slowly into stride, in rear, ridden over 2f out, headway and hung left approaching final furlong, kept on to take moderate 3rd, 3rd of 10, 6l behind Calahonda (8-12) at Yarmouth 7f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Sept.
Threestepstoheaven 14-1 (9-3) Never better than mid-division, 7th of 12, 13l behind Kite Wood (9-3) at Doncaster 1m 2yo mdn (4) sft in Sept.
Cause For Applause (IRE) 10-1 (8-12) Dwelt, towards rear, soon ridden and outpaced, never a factor, 11th of 12, 29l behind Darcey (8-12) at Catterick 6f 2yo mdn (5) gs in Sept.
Vita Mia Central Park filly out of 1m2f winner Ma Vie.
Amba 80-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, behind, ridden 3f out, never troubled leaders, 11th of 13, 25l behind Amethyst Dawn (9-0) at Beverley 7f 2yo mdn fll (4) sft in Aug.
Berriedale 25-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, outpaced over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 12, 19l behind Courageous (9-3) at Redcar 7f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jul.
Ennovy 66-1 (8-3) Always rear division, 14th of 16, 26l behind Just The Lady (9-7) at Beverley 5f 2yo sll hcp 0-65 (6) sft in Sept.
