towards rear, never dangerous
chased leaders, driven over 1f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
towards rear, effort halfway, no impression
towards rear, ridden along halfway, never troubled leaders
dwelt, always rear division
prominent, driven over 1f out, every chance approaching final furlong, kept on same pace
prominent, ridden along halfway, weakened final furlong
in touch, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home
held up, ridden along halfway, headway over 1f out, driven to lead inside final furlong, ran on
soon led, headed over 2f out, one pace final furlong
Nonrunner
Choreography is chanced against Kingsmaite and Cape Of Storms. The five year old had proved a frustrating sort when trained by Dandy Nicholls and now makes a debut for Jim Best. He is unproven on an artifical surface but his handler is making a name for himself as far as rejuvenating castoffs is concerned and this could be as useful a canvas as any. Kingsmaite is running well. Granted, he is modest but he reserves his best for the Nottinghamshire circuit. Cape Of Storms is ultra consistent but the handicapper looks to have him at the moment. Owed ran his best race for some time last week and wouldn't be out of it if getting an early pitch. Elusive Warrior drops down in trip but has plenty of early speed. Trees Of Green was a no show at Kempton. Orotund can be expected to have blown off the cobwebs of his seasonal reappearance at Catterick. Course specialist, Branston Tiger makes his first run in public for almost a calendar year. Cool Sands is at least coming down the handicap these days. Choreography is the pick.
Tipsy Prince 16-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 16, 5l behind Efisio Princess (8-5) at Windsor 6f hcp 0-70 (5) sft in Oct.
Tag Team (IRE) 13-2 (9-0) Prominent, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 11, 9l behind Hammer of The Gods (9-3) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Mar.
Branston Tiger 28-1 (9-1) Chased leaders along halfway, ridden 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 5th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Doctor's Cave (8-13) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-65 (6) fbs.
Trees of Green (USA) 10-1 (9-0) Behind, ridden over 2f out, soon outpaced and weakened final furlong, 9th of 10, 8l behind Vintage (8-11) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Apr.
Megalo Maniac 16-1 (8-8) Always behind, 11th of 12, 21l behind Sion Hill (9-0) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-60 (6) gd.
Cape of Storms 15-2 (8-10) Went left start, tracked leaders, every chance 2f out, kept on, no chance with winner, 2nd of 10, 4l behind Varadouro (9-2) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-75 (5) fbs in Apr.
Elusive Warrior (USA) 9-1 (8-6) Soon led, headed 3f out, soon ridden and one pace, 2nd of 6, 6l behind Xpres Maite (9-3) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-75 (5) fbs in Apr.
Owed 9-1 (8-5) Tracked leader until over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 4 1/2l behind Varadouro (9-2) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-75 (5) fbs in Apr.
Kingsmaite 6-1 (8-5) In touch, headway to lead well over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra and lost 2nd near finish, 3rd of 15, 1 1/2l behind Bold Argument (8-11) at Nottingham 6f app hcp (6) gd.
Orotund 5-1 (8-9) Mid-division, effort over 2f out, no impression, 8th of 11, 10l behind Hart of Gold (8-11) at Catterick 6f app hcp (6) gs in Apr.
Choreography 15-2 (9-2) In touch, ridden over 2f out, chased winner inside final furlong, one pace, 2nd of 19, 2l behind Memphis Man (9-3) at Ayr 6f hcp 0-65 (6) hvy in Oct.
Cool Sands (IRE) 10-1 (8-6) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, headway 2f out, soon every chance, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Varadouro (9-2) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-75 (5) fbs in Apr.
