slowly into stride, always in rear, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
dwelt, soon held up in touch, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
made virtually all, ridden when challenged on both sides from over 3f out, gained the upper hand inside final furlong, driven out
tracked winner, joined winner and every chance from over 3f out until weakened inside final furlong
slowly into stride, keen, held up in last place, ridden and headway inside approaching 2f out, kept on to take moderate 3rd post
always in rear, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
close up, joined winner and every chance from over 3f out until over 1f out, ridden, rider dropped whip inside final furlong, lost 3rd place post
held up in touch, ridden 4f out, one pace final 2f
held up in touch, ridden 4f out, weakened over 2f out
LINBY is expected to be a lot sharper for his run at Kempton three weeks ago and is fancied to land this weak seller. Ricci De Mare heads the list of alternatives, while Bella Medici has ability but, having refused to race last time, she hardly strikes as the most trustworthy candidate for the role. The last named has gone well here in the past, though. So support for Mark Tompkins' charge would be interesting, nevertheless. Ricci De Mare is effective in this grade and is open to improvement now her stamina is being emphasised. David Probert is good value for his 5lb claim and his mount can certainly be involved in the shake up. Another worth a mention is Greek Theatre, who drops to this level for the first time. His breeding suggests the trip should not be a problem and he could easily rise above the challenge now he is eased in grade. However, Linby has a touch more room for improvement and, having already proved he knows how to win in this sort of company, he gets the nod of approval. His owner/trainer, Tor Sturgis, is a terrific judge and it would appear that she has again holds all aces in Yarmouth's opener
Linby (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Towards rear, headway on outside 3f out, weakened under pressure over 2f out, 7th of 13, 21l behind Catholic Hill (9-0) at Kempton 1m 3f stk 0-55 (6) pol.
Bella Medici 25-1 (8-7) Refused to race, took no part refused to race in race won by Mount Lavinia (9-4) at Salisbury 1m 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gd, 13 ran.
Hoar Frost 6-1 (8-13) In touch, pushed along 4f out, weakened 3f out, 9th of 11, 36l behind Sparkling Montjeu (8-7) at Brighton 1m 4f 3yo sll (6) gd.
Ricci de Mare 14-1 (8-6) Led, headed over 6f out, led again over 1f out, hard ridden, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 12, 1/2l behind Dazzling Begum (8-6) at Leicester 1m 2f 3yo sll (6) sft.
Colonel Sherman (USA) 100-1 (9-3) Always in rear, 10th of 13, 20l behind Majeen (9-3) at Windsor 1m mdn stk (5) gf in Sept.
Me Me Me 33-1 (9-3) Behind, ridden halfway, never a factor, 6th of 9, 22l behind Palmerin (9-3) at Kempton 1m 2yo mdn (4) pol in Aug '07.
Near The Front 7-2fav (8-11) Held up, headway over 4f out, soon chasing leaders, lost place over 2f out, 8th of 12, 17l behind Dazzling Begum (8-6) at Leicester 1m 2f 3yo sll (6) sft.
Bobal Girl 16-1 (8-11) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, never on terms, 5th of 13, 10l behind Yes Eighteen (9-5) at Great Leighs 1m 2f 3yo app hcp (6) pol.
Watercolours (IRE) 66-1 (8-12) Always behind, 10th of 14, 17l behind Lease of Life (9-3) at Windsor 1m mdn stk (5) gd.
Greek Theatre (USA) 22-1 (9-2) Raced freely, led and soon well clear, headed over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 5th of 6, 39l behind Highland Homestead (8-8) at Great Leighs 1m 5f 3yo hcp (6) pol.
