made all, ridden over 1f out, soon hard pressed, just held on
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, one pace
always towards rear
mid-division, ridden over 1f out, one pace
mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
behind, ridden and headway over 1f out, one pace
mid-division, weakened entering final furlong
towards rear, headway over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, no impression
behind, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
behind, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
dwelt, in rear, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous
towards rear, headway over 2f out to chase leaders, kept on towards finish, just held
mid-division, ridden over 1f out, one pace
with leaders, ridden approaching final furlong, weakened inside final furlong
Nonrunner
One favourite has won this in 10 years and there have been plenty of shocks. FRENCH PRESS has been a revelation in the past few weeks and it will take a good performance to prevent him completing a four-timer. He has a 6lb penalty for last week's Chelmsford victory but that appears unlikely to stop him in his tracks. Teetotal hasn't won since May of last year but is 8lb lower and takes a slight drop in class The consistent Ad Vitam last won a race in November when successful over the track and trip on soft ground while Perfect Peak was staying on over the minimum at Catterick last time. Takafol is still a maiden but found 7f just too far at Catterick so this trip should prove ideal while Orient Sky should be winning soon judged on his close second at Hamilton on Monday.
French Press (IRE) 10-11fav (9-9) Made all, ridden 2f out, ran on final furlong, comfortable, won at Chelmsford City 6f hcp (6) pol in Sep beating Ghost Train (9-9) by 3 1/4l, 11 ran.
Cloak And Degas (IRE) 5-1fav (9-5) Chased leader, lost place when ridden 2f out, kept on same pace, no impression from over 1f out, 7th of 11, 3 3/4l behind Bondi Beach Babe (9-4) at Catterick 6f hcp (6) gs in Sep.
Teetotal (IRE) 7-2fav (9-1) Slowly away, behind, headway over 1f out, switched right to challenge inside final furlong, kept on well, 3rd of 7, 3/4l behind Jebel Tara (9-4) at Pontefract 6f hcp (5) gd in Sep.
Nasri 20-1 (9-0) In touch in 5th, ridden over 1f out, soon faded, 9th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Ocean Legend (8-11) at Kempton 6f stks (5) pol in Sep.
Ad Vitam (IRE) 9-2fav (8-8) Held up, headway on far side chasing leaders 2f out, carried left inside final furlong, soon badly hampered and snatched up, not recover, 6th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Mercers Row (9-4) at Redcar 6f hcp (5) gf in Sep.
Munjally 13-2 (9-4) Towards rear, headway 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on to chase leaders inside final furlong, no impression, 4th of 11, 2 1/4l behind Bondi Beach Babe (9-4) at Catterick 6f hcp (6) gs in Sep.
Oil Strike 4-1fav (9-8) Held up in last pair, never on terms, last of 9, 4 3/4l behind Art World (9-0) at Musselburgh 5f hcp (6) gf in Sep.
Prigsnov Dancer (IRE) 12-1 (9-4) Prominent far side, led group over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on final furlong, held by stands side pair near finish, 3rd of 11, 3/4l behind Scoreline (9-6) at Catterick 5f hcp (6) gs in Sep.
Captain Scooby 14-1 (8-12) Outpaced in rear, hung right over 1f out, stayed on well closing stages, never a threat, 5th of 7, 5l behind Jebel Tara (9-4) at Pontefract 6f hcp (5) gd in Sep.
Heroique (IRE) 25-1 (8-8) Prominent, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 11, 9 1/4l behind Buccaneers Vault (9-2) at Redcar 6f hcp (5) gf in Sep.
Perfect Peak 20-1 (9-3) Mid-division far side, chased leaders over 2f out, ridden and effort over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 1 3/4l behind Scoreline (9-6) at Catterick 5f hcp (6) gs in Sep.
Poppy In The Wind 16-1 (9-4) Held up in rear, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 1 1/4l behind Diatomic (8-13) at Carlisle 6f hcp (6) gs in Sep.
Takafol (IRE) 15-8fav (9-5) Led early, tracked leader, ridden over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, kept on and held towards finish, 2nd of 6, 1 1/2l behind Let's Twist (9-5) at Catterick 7f mdn stks (6) gd in Jul.
Emblaze 11-1 (9-0) Chased winner, ridden 2f out, one pace when hung left over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, last of 8, 12l behind Aprovado (9-3) at Redcar 6f hcp (5) gf in May.
Goadby 12-1 (8-13) Chased leader, ridden over 2f out, soon challenged, stayed on to lead narrowly inside final furlong, headed towards finish, 2nd of 11, nk behind Bondi Beach Babe (9-4) at Catterick 6f hcp (6) gs in Sep.
Adiator 25-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden over 2f out, no progress, 9th of 10, 12 1/2l behind Margrets Gift (9-7) at Beverley 5f hcp (5) gd in Aug.
Orient Sky 12-1 (9-3) Tracked leader, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 8, 18 3/4l behind Day Of The Eagle (9-1) at Newcastle 1m stks (6) gd in Aug.
Niceonemyson 7-1 (9-5) Behind and outpaced, headway when hung left over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 6th of 10, 3l behind Pacngo (9-4) at Carlisle 5f hcp (6) sft in Aug.
Minty Jones 9-1 (9-2) Prominent, ridden and edged left inside final 2f, weakened final furlong, 8th of 10, 5l behind Pacngo (9-4) at Carlisle 5f hcp (6) sft in Aug.
Affectionate Lady (IRE) 4-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace, never on terms, 5th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Jebel Tara (9-12) at Newcastle 6f hcp (6) gs in Sep.
