prominent, pushed along over 3f out, led over 2f out, stayed on well final furlong
mid-division, took closer order 9f out, pushed along over 3f out, ridden 2f out, no extra final 100yds
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, faded inside final furlong
stood in stalls and lost many lengths, soon caught up in rear, headway 3f out, pushed along over 2f out, ridden 1f out, plugged on one pace final furlong
towards rear, headway over 3f out, soon pushed along, ridden over 2f out, hampered 2f out, weakened over 1f out
midfield, pushed along over 3f out, hung right 2f out, made no impression from over 1f out
mid-division, nudged along over 3f out, ridden 2f out, faded over 1f out
mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on to go third inside final furlong
midfield, headway going well 3f out, pushed along 2f out, ridden to challenge inside final furlong, kept on well
prominent, pushed along and lost place over 4f out, ridden over 3f out, soon struggling
OVERTHINK scored over today’s trip at Catterick with Vertice back in fourth before placing over 2m. First-time blinkers may bring further progress and he gets the vote. Hidden Pearl was beaten only a nose at Yarmouth on her penultimate start and can figure while Spantik has won off a similar mark on the all-weather in the past. Adrastus and Victoria Line are the least exposed and worth noting.
Spantik 7-1 (10-3) Held up towards rear, headway out wide chasing leaders 3f out, stayed on inside final furlong pressing for 2nd but no chance with winner, 4th of 9, 4 1/4l behind Haizoom (9-3) at Ripon 2m hcp (6) gd in Aug.
Overthink (IRE) 9-5 (8-12) In rear, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and ran on final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 9, 1 3/4l behind Blazon (10-0) at Wolverhampton 2m 1f hcp (5) pol in Sep.
Adrastus 10-1 (8-8) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, kept on same pace thereafter, 7th of 9, 13 1/4l behind Arabian King (10-0) at Chelmsford City 2m hcp (5) pol in Aug.
Vertice (IRE) 20-1 (8-12) Slowly away, behind, stayed on inside final furlong, went never nearer 4th close home, 4th of 11, 3 3/4l behind Overthink (8-13) at Catterick 1m 6f hcp (6) gd in Aug.
Hidden Pearl 4-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, hampered 2f out, soon ridden, no impression, 4th of 6, 6 1/4l behind Hashtagmetoo (10-4) at Bath 1m 5f hcp (6) fm in Sep.
Coup De Gold (IRE) 10-1 (11-11) Held up towards rear, headway 3 out, went 3rd before last, kept on, no impression on winner, 3rd of 14, 7 1/2l behind Decoration Of War (11-10) at Cartmel 2m 6f hcp (5) gd in Aug.
Smashing Lass (IRE) 66-1 (8-9) Held up in mid-division, lost place over 4f out, tried to close over 1f out but no impression, 7th of 11, 7 1/4l behind Overthink (8-13) at Catterick 1m 6f hcp (6) gd in Aug.
Yasmin From York 250-1 (10-9) Mistakes always in rear, tailed off and pulled up before 2 out, at Market Rasen 2m 5f (4) gd in Jul.
Victoria Line (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, pushed along inside 3f, plugged on, faded inside final furlong, 5th of 12, 6 1/4l behind Midfield (9-0) at Lingfield 2m hcp (6) pol in Aug.
Telefina 80-1 (8-0) Led, headed after 4f and tracked leader, pushed along under 3f out, short of room 2f out and soon weakened, 6th of 7, 16 1/2l behind The Vegas Raider (9-9) at Chelmsford City 2m hcp (6) pol in Sep.
