chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, led last 75 yards, kept on well
made most, headed last 75 yards, not quicken
slowly into stride, outpaced behind, kept on final 2, never on terms
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong
with leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
always behind
dwelt, soon chasing leaders, no extra final furlong
in touch, soon pushed along, weakened 3f out
always behind
Nonrunner
Jord is preferred to Ishibee and Petersen. The selection had some bits and pieces of form when with Chris Dwyer and she gave a fair account of herself when second in a nursery at Wolverhampton. A run at Catterick can be forgiven as she does not handle soft going and with Natalia Gemelova back aboard, it is hoped that she can reawaken the enthusiasm of the filly. Ishibee has had plenty of chances over a variety of trips although she has only managed to get his head infront once at Lingfield. The blinkers are tried for the first time. Pietersen was well backed on his latest start and never showed. Storm Mission has been highly tried in the past and sights have been lowered. Diminuto is fully exposed but is capable of running into the places on her better form. She has a poor record on the surface which negates any enthusiasm as a win bet. Le Masque is less exposed than most and is watched in the market. Spinning Game ran a shocker last time out and is best watched. Jord looks the best of a modest bunch and we give her the selection.
Jord (IRE) 16-1 (8-0) Chased leaders, outpaced over 3f out, 7th of 12, 5l behind Celtic Step (8-13) at Catterick 7f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Oct.
Le Masque 14-1 (9-5) Held up in touch, hard ridden over 2f out, no impression, 7th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Lay The Cash (9-2) at Kempton 6f 2yo hcp (6) pol.
Pietersen (IRE) 4-1jt-fav (9-6) Slowly into stride, hampered start, soon outpaced, 12th of 14, 12l behind Bridget's Team (8-11) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-65 (6) fbs.
Ishibee (IRE) 16-1 (8-13) In touch, hampered over 6f out, ridden and every chance over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Lake Pontchartrain (9-2) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Storm Mission (USA) 20-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 14, 11l behind Bridget's Team (8-11) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-65 (6) fbs.
Hits Only Vic (USA) 100-1 (9-0) In rear, outpaced halfway, behind final 3f, last of 11, 23l behind Adagio (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Sept.
Spinning Game 8-1 (8-4) Always towards rear, 10th of 11, 8l behind Baytown Paikea (9-0) at Nottingham 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gs.
Diminuto 8-1 (8-5) Pulled hard mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 14, 3l behind Bridget's Team (8-11) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-65 (6) fbs.