mid-division, headway over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, kept on
chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 2f out
tracked leaders, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, one pace
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, one pace
towards rear, pushed along halfway, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on well to take 2nd inside final furlong just held
slowly into stride, towards rear, never dangerous
led, headed over 2f out, soon weakened
with leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on
with leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, driven out, just held on
slowly into stride, in rear, never dangerous
towards rear, pushed along halfway, never dangerous
An open heat where the pin comes down on HAIGH HALL to win it for Richard Fahey, while Tangerine Trees is an obvious alternative and Bonnie Prince Blue is considered. The selection was off the track for almost two seasons, but connections have persevered with this four-year-old who was not seen from the 2008 running of the Listed Hilary Needler Trophy at Beverley until running with some promise at Musselburgh earlier in the month. This extra furlong won't be a problem and with fitness proven she can come good this time. Tangerine Trees was a Pontefract scorer last time and this trip on fast ground suits the Bryan Smart inmate. However, a 5lb penalty means that he needs a career best to win and previous tries from this high in the handicap have been moderate. Bonnie Prince Blue has been on the go for a long time and has the ability to get involved, though he would prefer some cut to be seen to best effect, while distance winner Favourite Girl acts on this going but just looks a little too high in the weights at present. Methaaly has conditions and trip to suit and is back on a winning mark once more, so has to be respected, but preference is for Haigh Hall.
Floor Show 9-1 (9-1) Took keen hold, led, headed over 3f out, soon ridden, weakened final furlong, 5th of 8, 6l behind She's In The Money (8-13) at Musselburgh 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gs.
Solar Spirit (IRE) 5-1 (8-10) Raced wide in touch, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 9th of 12, 9l behind Luscivious (8-9) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gs.
Haigh Hall 4-1fav (9-2) Chased leading pair, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 12, 8l behind Luscivious (8-9) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gs.
Favourite Girl (IRE) 8-1 (8-12) Held up in rear far side group, headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 16, 6l behind Bond City (8-13) at Ripon 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Bonnie Prince Blue 15-2 (9-4) Held up in mid-division, not clear run over 1f out, some late headway, never nearer, 5th of 13, 3l behind Leonid Glow (9-2) at Thirsk 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Klynch 33-1 (8-8) Soon chased leaders, weakening when hampered 1f out, last of 11, 6l behind Mo Mhuirnin (9-2) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Bravely (IRE) 6-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, raced wide held up, ridden 2f out, soon weakened, last of 8, 13l behind Nickel Silver (9-4) at Nottingham 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Oct.
Maze (IRE) 7-1fav (8-10) Chased leaders stands side group, weakened final furlong, 13th of 16, 15l behind Bond City (8-13) at Ripon 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Tangerine Trees 13-2 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden to lead approaching final furlong, soon under pressure, driven out (hand timed), won at Pontefract 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gd beating Sea Crest (8-4) by hd, 13 ran.
Methaaly (IRE) 17-2 (9-3) Held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, stayed on final furlong, never able to challenge, 3rd of 12, 2 3/4l behind Sir Nod (9-2) at Thirsk 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Who's Shirl 12-1 (8-7) Hampered start, behind, moderate headway when not clear run over 1f out, never dangerous, 9th of 10, 11l behind Malcheek (9-2) at Musselburgh 7f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Sep.
