dwelt, always behind stand side
raced stand side, chased winner, ridden over 1f out, kept on under pressure final furlong
chased leaders stand side, ridden and effort over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
led far side group, ridden over 1f out, hung left inside final furlong kept on
chased leaders stand side, hung right and lost place 2f out, soon ridden, weakened final furlong
chased leaders stand side, driven and outpaced over 1f out, soon weakened
made virtually all stand side, ridden over 1f out, stayed on well
chased leaders stand side, ridden and outpaced over 1f out, no impression final furlong
slowly into stride, always behind stand side
chased leaders far side, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
chased leaders far side, outpaced halfway, ridden and no impression over 1f out
dwelt and behind far side, ridden over 1f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, never troubled leaders
chased leaders far side, ridden over 1f out, one pace final furlong
Sand Cat is taken to get the better of The Snatcher, with Desert Realm the other for the shortlist. The selection was a little disappointing on this track last time when a beaten favourite behind In Full Cry. However, that was over 6f and the return to the minimum trip should play to his strengths as he ran with great credit over this trip on his debut when third behind Green Park at Lingfield. The winner has since gone on to frank that form and it is difficult to look beyond this 70,000 gns purchase today with his yard in fair form. The Snatcher rates the main danger as he has done little wrong on his two runs to date and he was a good second behind Upper Hand last time. However, our selection looks to have more scope for improvement and although The Snatcher is expected to run his race, he is narrowly passed over on this occasion. Desert Realm disappointed on his debut at York when he was well-supported in the market. He may not have handled the soft surface that day and with this faster ground likely to bring about some improvement he has to be of interest. Bel Cantor is in fair form and is the other with place prospects, but for the winner we return to Sand Cat.
Avertible 66-1 (9-0) Towards rear, never dangerous, 11th of 13, 11l behind Royal Engineer (9-0) at Carlisle 5f 2yo mdn (5) gf.
Bel Cantor 9-1 (9-0) Chased leader, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 9, 3 1/2l behind Ajigolo (9-0) at Salisbury 5f 2yo mdn (5) gf.
Curtail (IRE) 10-1 (8-11) Chased leaders stand side, ridden well over 1f out, one pace, 11th of 18, 9l behind Phantom Whisper (9-1) at Doncaster 5f 2yo stk (4) gd in Mar.
Desert Realm (IRE) 3-1 (9-0) Led and raced alone centre of track, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon beaten, 10th of 11, 21l behind Marcus Andronicus (9-0) at York 6f 2yo mdn (3) sft.
Flaming Cat (IRE) Orpen colt, half-brother to a winning 2yo in Italy.
Millfield (IRE) Elnadim colt, half-brother to 7f winner Synchronize and 7f-1m winner Gres.
Sand Cat 2-1fav (9-0) Led stands side group and overall leader, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home, 3rd of 17, 1l behind In Full Cry (9-0) at Ripon 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf.
The Snatcher (IRE) 7-4fav (8-9) Made most, ridden over 1f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong, 2nd of 15, 1 1/2l behind Upper Hand (9-0) at Yarmouth 6f 2yo mdn aut (6) gs.
Twindego Komaite colt out of an unraced mare.
Whyamihere Bertolini colt out of an unraced mare.
Best Offer Danehill Dancer filly, half-sister to 5f-7f winner Compton Banker.
Dasheena Magic Ring filly, half-sister to three winners from 5f to 1m.
Gallery Girl (IRE) Namid filly, half-sister to winning hurdler Blue Venture.
Myths And Verses 4-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, ridden and lost place over 1f out, soon weakened, 7th of 9, 6l behind Choysia (8-10) at Thirsk 5f nov fll stk (4) gf.
