chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, every chance approaching final furlong, no extra inside final furlong
dwelt and towards rear, effort over 2f out, never near to challenge
chased leaders to halfway
prominent, ridden 2f out, soon beaten
held up behind leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
prominent for 4f
mid-division, pushed along halfway, headway when not much room and switched right over 1f out, ran on final furlong to lead close home
held up, headway over 1f out, ridden to lead approaching final furlong, kept on until headed close home
towards rear, pushed along halfway, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
held up, headway over 1f out, not much room and switched right inside final furlong, ran on towards finish
in touch, driven 2f out, stayed on final furlong
ridden over 1f out, headed approaching final furlong, no extra inside final furlong
never better than mid-division
prominent, effort over 2f out, no impression
prominent for 4f
always in rear
Nonrunner
A desperate finale here but something has to win and the principals look to be Butterfly Bud , Athena's Dream and Tempestuous Sea and the vote is given to Butterfly Bud. The selection has been in fair form of late and was a fair sixth behind Northern Chorus in a better race last time out, this looks easier and despite top weight he will be hard to beat. Athena's Dream rates the main danger as she hails from a yard in top form and is another dropped in class so should be noted in the market. Tempestuous Sea is another that could go well but the suspicion is he may just need the run after a 338 day absence. Naval Attache is game and consistent and is sure to run his race but for the winner we return to Butterfly Bud to small stakes.
Butterfly Bud (IRE) 5-1 (8-12) Mid-division, ridden over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 6th of 12, 4l behind Northern Chorus (9-2) at Redcar 5f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Athena's Dream 13-2 (8-12) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out and headway, switched left to chase leaders soon after, faded final furlong, 6th of 9, 7l behind Trimlestown (9-3) at Lingfield 7f mdn aut stk (5) gf in Jul.
Tempestuous Sea (IRE) 12-1 (8-5) Mid-division, pushed along halfway, ridden and stayed on final furlong, 5th of 12, 4l behind Alugat (8-7) at Beverley 5f 2yo mdn aut (4) gf in Jul '05.
Naval Attache 9-2 (9-10) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on, 3rd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Grand Opera (9-3) at Carlisle 7f mdn stk (5) frm in Jul.
Dazzler Mac 8-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, driven and effort when hampered over 1f out, not recover, 5th of 11, 2l behind Shank On Fourteen (8-10) at Thirsk 5f app hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Tartan Special 22-1 (9-1) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 15, 6l behind Rancho Cucamonga (9-13) at Hamilton 6f app hcp (6) gf in Jul.
Harrington Bates 20-1 (8-1) Mid-division stand side, ridden 2f out, never reached challenging position, 9th of 20, 7l behind Tadlil (9-4) at Ripon 6f mdn hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Cape Sydney (IRE) 8-1 (8-12) Held up behind leaders, ridden 2f out, chased winner final furlong, 2nd of 7, 6l behind Amy Louise (8-12) at Newcastle 7f mdn stk (5) gf in Jun.
