held up well in rear, headway over 1f out, never nearer
dwelt, in rear, never dangerous
slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, kept on same pace entering final furlong
held up in touch, headway to lead over 2f out, soon hung right, headed inside final furlong, no extra
held up in touch, under pressure well over 2f out, soon lost place
always prominent, effort well over 1f out, stayed on same pace
slowly into stride, always behind
dwelt, held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, never nearer
steadied in rear, never a factor
soon led, headed over 2f out, gradually weakened
chased leaders, pushed along over 3f out, weakened final 2f
tracked leaders, every chance from 2f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on well
mid-division, lost place over 2f out
This is a bit of a pin-stickers' race, but the hat-trick seeking REEL BUDDY STAR could be worth a punt, while also making the shortlist are Bolodenka and Moody Tunes. George Moore's gelding is racing off a career-high mark, but going really well, having suddenly found form in his last two outings after previously registering just one place in eight starts. He made all to win at Newcastle and Thirsk last month and he's expected to be raced prominently again. Moody Tunes is also likely to be up at the vanguard early on; he's only won one handicap in the last three years though, with claimers more his level, as was the case when successful last time out, when racing at odds on in a four runner contest at Doncaster. Bolodenka was a short head behind, but with a six pound pull in the weights today ought top be capable of reversing that. Support for Zarilan would be interesting, given his 17 months off the track and a change of yard. However, preference is for Reel Buddy Star.
Jordaura 15-2 (8-8) Held up towards rear, ridden over 1f out, kept on, 4th of 7, 6l behind Tartan Gunna (8-7) at Newcastle 1m hcp 0-100 (2) gf in Jun.
City of The Kings (IRE) 12-1 (8-11) Held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, 6th of 11, 6l behind Charlie Cool (8-9) at Ripon 1m hcp 0-95 (3) gd in May.
Medici Pearl 14-1 (9-10) Slowly into stride, held towards rear, ridden and no extra towards finish, 5th of 9, 3l behind Capponi (9-5) at Carlisle 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
Reel Buddy Star 11-4fav (9-10) Made all, edged right inside final furlong, ridden and ran on, won at Thirsk 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jun beating Moheebb (9-13) by 3/4l, 8 ran.
Quanah Parker (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Soon in rear and badly outpaced, tailed off over 2f out, last of 10, 43l behind Camerooney (8-7) at Newcastle 7f hcp 0-100 (2) gf in Jun.
Moody Tunes 10-11fav (9-0) Led, pressed from 2f out, ridden and headed narrowly inside final furlong, rallied to lead again final 50 yards, won at Doncaster 1m clm stks (5) gf beating Bolodenka (9-1) by shd, 4 ran.
Toto Skyllachy 40-1 (8-12) Always behind, 11th of 13, 13l behind Capponi (9-2) at York 1m hcp 0-100 (2) gf.
Bolodenka (IRE) 7-4 (9-1) Tracked winner, ridden to challenge 2f out, led narrowly inside final furlong, headed final 50 yards, 2nd of 4, shd behind Moody Tunes (9-0) at Doncaster 1m clm stks (5) gf.
Jackson (BRZ) 16-1 (10-0) Held up in rear, pushed along and struggling over 3f out, tailed off, last of 8, 28l behind Monkton Vale (9-1) at Pontefract 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Zarilan (IRE) 5-2 (9-13) Chased leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out, 3rd of 6, 12l behind Miss Christophene (8-3) at Southwell 1m mdn stks (5) fbs in Feb '09.
Steel Stockholder 33-1 (9-1) Chased leaders to over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 18th of 19, 25l behind Avenuesnalleyways (9-1) at York 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
San Cassiano (IRE) 12-1 (9-2) Led, headed 2f out, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, 6th of 12, 7l behind Abbondanza (9-2) at Redcar 7f clm stks (5) gf in Jun.
Magic Omen (USA) 9-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 5th of 8, 2l behind Nufoudh (9-3) at Catterick 7f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jun.
Cara's Request (AUS) 7-1 (9-1) In touch and keen, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, last of 7, 31l behind Justonefortheroad (9-4) at Ayr 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gf in May.
