held up towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, headway on inner over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no extra towards finish
led, headed over 4f out, led 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on towards finish
tracked leaders, ridden and headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, kept on
reared start, close up, led over 4f out, headed 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no extra towards finish
chased leaders on outer, ridden and headway over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
dwelt, towards rear, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
dwelt, in rear and outpaced, soon pushed along, ridden over 2f out, edged right inside final furlong, never dangerous
mid-division and pushed along, ridden over 2f out, soon lost place
mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong
Needy McCredie usually goes well here and is on a mark she can win races from so has to be on the short-list. CIRCUITOUS has been running well over 7f but has no problems with this shorter trip. He was having his first start since November when runner-up here last month and can go one better. Who's Shirl has won five times including when carrying a huge weight 10 days ago so shouldn't be too inconvenienced by her welter burden this time and must be considered. Indego Blues hasn't been in the best of form but is 4lb lower than when last successful in July so can't be dismissed nor can Celestial Dawn, who is well handicapped at her best.
Who's Shirl 10-1 (9-9) Held up behind, headway on inner over 1f out, led inside final furlong, kept on well, won at Pontefract 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf beating Bunce (9-12) by 1 1/2l, 16 ran.
Diamondhead (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) Stumbled start, soon led, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra well inside final furlong, 7th of 12, 5l behind Creek Falcon (9-5) at Leicester 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Indego Blues 9-2fav (9-7) Led centre group until ridden over 1f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Clubland (8-13) at Nottingham 6f hcp 0-70 (5) sft in May.
Circuitous 9-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, chased winner over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on and held towards finish, 2nd of 10, 2l behind Smalljohn (9-6) at Carlisle 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in May.
Little Jimmy Odsox (IRE) 14-1 (9-2) Pushed along towards rear, effort over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, no impression, 6th of 10, 6l behind Smalljohn (9-6) at Carlisle 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in May.
Needy Mccredie 11-1 (8-3) Dwelt, behind and soon outpaced, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous, last of 9, 7l behind Black Annis Bower (8-10) at Beverley 5f fll hcp (0-75) (5) gf.
Celestial Dawn 17-2 (9-5) Behind, headway over 1f out on outer, kept on inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 3l behind Needy McCredie (9-3) at Catterick 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gs in May.
Karate Queen 10-1 (9-10) Chased leaders, ridden inside final furlong, kept on, 5th of 16, 5l behind Adam's Ale (10-12) at Redcar 6f Amateur Maiden Handicap (0-65) (4yo+) (6) gf in May.
Rutterkin (USA) 66-1 (8-2) Raced far side held up, ridden 2f out, never a factor, 10th of 13, 13l behind Rusty Rocket (9-9) at Haydock 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gs.
Ambitious Icarus 20-1 (8-4) Tracked winner until inside final furlong, soon weakened, 5th of 8, 2 3/4l behind Hopes N Dreams (9-3) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Script 16-1 (10-6) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 13, 8l behind Hab Reeh (9-13) at Hamilton 6f am hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
