raced keenly, led, joined 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, chased leaders, no extra inside final furlong
chased leaders on near side of group, headway over 1f out, went 2nd close home, no chance with winner
chased leaders, led over 1f out until inside final furlong, one pace and lost 2nd close home
slowly into stride, pulled hard, never better than mid-division
slowly into stride and awkwardly away, always towards rear
chased leader until inside final 2f, ridden and weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, pushed along halfway, weakened over 2f out
off the pace in rear, good headway on near side rail 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, led inside final furlong, soon clear, ran on well
dwelt, mid-division, pushed along and outpaced halfway, plugged on inside final furlong
went left start, behind, some late minor headway, never involved
Raffle King has been running in slightly better company and hasn't been beaten far so looks ready to lose his maiden tag in this very lowly grade. TALLULAH'S QUEST looked like winning when coming with a strong run at Yarmouth but couldn't quite sustain her effort over that 7f and with this trip much more likely to suit can finally get off the mark. Iconic Figure has had 26 starts without winning so is hardly one to trust but the lightly-raced Andys Girl ran her best race to date in a course and distance maiden in September. Jessie Allen makes a quick reappearance after another moderate effort at Ayr and a strike-rate of 0-40 tells its own story.
Raffle King (IRE) 15-2 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, no extra, 6th of 10, 6 1/4l behind Merry Banter (9-5) at Catterick 5f hcp (5) gd in May.
Assure 33-1 (10-0) Towards rear, headway over 1f out, one pace in 5th place, 6th of 10, 13 3/4l behind Georgian Manor (9-2) at Beverley 7f mdn stks (5) gf in May.
Tallulah's Quest (IRE) 7-2 (9-11) In touch, headway over 1f out, chased leaders inside final furlong, stayed on same pace closing stages, 3rd of 16, 3/4l behind Moi Aussie (9-12) at Yarmouth 7f hcp (6) fm in May.
Andys Girl (IRE) 11-2 (9-0) Tracked leader, driven 2f out, ridden and outpaced by front pair when rider dropped whip over 1f out, well held when lost 3rd inside final furlong, 4th of 5, 9l behind Envisaging (9-5) at Newcastle 6f mdn stks (5) pol in Nov.
Dutch Coed 33-1 (9-9) Slowly away, always behind, last of 14, 13 3/4l behind Be Bold (9-1) at Thirsk 7f hcp (6) gs in Apr.
Cliffmeena (IRE) 14-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 6 1/4l behind Sharp Operator (9-2) at Chelmsford City 1m 2f hcp (7) pol in Feb.
Iconic Figure (IRE) 7-1 (8-12) Went left start, mid-division, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 5th of 10, 4 1/4l behind Naples Bay (9-11) at Ayr 6f hcp (6) gf in May.
Excellent Addition (IRE) 150-1 (8-4) In rear in centre of track, well beaten over 2f out, last of 12, 18 1/4l behind Lydiate Lady (8-9) at Catterick 5f hcp (6) gs in Sep.
Jessie Allan (IRE) 9-1 (8-12) Stumbled start, in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 9, 2 3/4l behind Fintry Flyer (8-12) at Ayr 6f hcp (6) gf in May.
Jacksonfire 66-1 (8-7) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, effort to challenge inside final 2f, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 14, 7 1/4l behind Bold Spirit (9-8) at Doncaster 7f hcp (5) sft in Apr.
Kirkby's Phantom 125-1 (9-0) Outpaced in rear, soon detached, some late headway, never dangerous, 8th of 12, 7 1/4l behind Kingstreet Lady (9-6) at Catterick 5f hcp (6) gf in May.
