chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on final furlong
with leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
behind, switched to outer over 1f out, no impression
in touch, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
with leaders, led halfway, ridden and headed entering final furlong, soon weakened
mid-division, ridden to chase leaders on outer over 2f out, kept on one pace
towards rear, headway to go mid-division over 2f out, led entering final furlong, soon headed, kept on same pace
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened well inside final furlong
led to halfway, ridden and weakened 2f out
behind, pushed along halfway, headway 1f out, soon ridden, kept on
mid-division, headway and swiched left approaching final furlong, kept on
chased leaders, not much room 2f out, challenged and not clear run 1f out, soon eased
behind, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous
chased leaders, weakened 2f out
towards rear, soon pushed along and outpaced, headway and not much room and switched left over 1f out, again when not much room entering final furlong, soon led, ran on well
Mr Wolf should go well from a good draw but we'll chance MAZE instead, with Atlantic Beach and Turning Circle others to consider. Our selection was once highly thought of when under the care of Brian Smart but things didn't pan out as planned. He's since transferred to Dandy Nicholls and hasn't been with his new yard long, so can be expected to improve a little for a close fourth last time. On that form he already holds Klynch, with Mr Wolf of greater concern. John Quinn's likeable front-runner has just been denied on each of his last two starts but the handicapper has no sympathy and, raised another 4lbs in defeat, his winning chance may have gone for now. It'll be interesting to see whether Atlantic Beach is asked to take Mr Wolf on the for the lead, a scenario that'd surely do neither horse any good. Atlantic Beach ran well over course and distance last time and should go well off the same mark from a good draw. Turning Circle is another to have gone well over course and distance last time and this maiden is capable of landing a small race, whilst top weight Secret Witness can't totally be discounted on the pick of his efforts especially if proving as good on the turf as he is on artificial surfaces. This is a competitive sprint handicap with plenty of pace on and hopefully Maze can swoop late to land it.
Secret Witness 13-2 (9-2) Tracked leaders, ridden 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 1 1/4l behind Peter Island (8-8) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Apr.
Maze (IRE) 10-1 (9-2) With leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on, 4th of 11, 4l behind Tangerine Trees (9-6) at Redcar 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Apr.
Inter Vision (USA) 22-1 (8-7) Behind, ridden 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never troubled leaders, 6th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Mullglen (8-11) at Thirsk 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Wyatt Earp (IRE) 7-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, hard ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 13, 7l behind Leonid Glow (9-2) at Thirsk 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Apr.
Milton of Campsie 16-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, keen hold, ridden and effort over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 12, 5l behind Sir Nod (9-2) at Thirsk 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Apr.
Klynch 33-1 (9-7) Slowly into stride, towards rear, never dangerous, 10th of 11, 11l behind Tangerine Trees (9-6) at Redcar 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Apr.
Mandalay King (IRE) 5-1 (8-11) Always towards rear, 8th of 9, 7l behind Rio Cobolo (8-4) at Catterick 6f hcp 0-80 (4) sft in Sep.
Hazelrigg (IRE) 12-1 (8-13) Held up towards rear, not clear run over 1f out, soon beaten, 10th of 13, 8l behind Leonid Glow (9-2) at Thirsk 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Apr.
Mr Wolf 5-2fav (9-5) Led, ridden 2f out, headed final strides, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Cornus (9-2) at Catterick 6f app hcp (6) gf in Apr.
Running Flame (IRE) 50-1 (8-10) Slowly into stride, always in rear, 9th of 11, 19l behind Flores Sea (9-2) at Southwell 7f hacp 0-70 (5) fbs in Apr.
Frisbee 11-1 (8-13) With leader, ridden over 2f out, lost place over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 10, 8l behind Top Bid (8-6) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Atlantic Beach 8-1 (8-8) Led, ridden and edged right over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 13, 1 1/4l behind Leonid Glow (9-2) at Thirsk 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Apr.
Turning Circle 7-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders, ridden and hung left over 1f out, driven and stayed on near finish, 3rd of 10, 3/4l behind Steed (9-0) at Thirsk 6f mdn auc stks (5) gf in Apr.
Final Salute 28-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, lost place over 2f out, 9th of 13, 7l behind Leonid Glow (9-2) at Thirsk 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Apr.
Averoo 10-3 (10-6) Prominent, weakened 2f out,, 11th of 12, 32l behind Realt Na Mara (10-5) at Leicester 7f am hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Oct.
