made all, hung right from halfway, pushed out final furlong, readily
chased leading pair after 1f, ridden halfway, weakened final furlong
slowly into stride, soon recovered to chase winner after 1f, effort, soon every chance over 1f out, unable to quicken final furlong
A low draw proved to be an advantage at the last meeting here which has to be a concern for supporters of Northern Tour but he still gets the vote. Paul Cole has a strike rate of about one in three over the past two months and this son of Tobougg showed up well enough in the Brocklesby to suggest that he should be up to winning a race of this nature with normal improvement. There are some interesting newcomers in opposition though and the market should help guide to expectations. Richard Hannon saddles Celtic Commitment who is more than likely to know what's required of him this afternoon whilst Sorrel Ridge should relish this ground and the booking of Eddie Ahern takes the eye. It would be folly not to have a second look at Strictly Royal too but we hope that Northern Tour's experience will win the day.
Northern Tour 8-1 (8-11) Outpaced and soon chased along, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 6th of 19, 9l behind Sally's Dilemma (8-3) at Doncaster 5f 2yo stk (4) gd in Mar.
Sorrel Ridge (IRE) Namid colt out of a moderate racemare.
Strictly Royal Imperial Dancer colt out of a moderate racemare.
Soul Sista (IRE) City On A Hill filly out of 6f-1m winner Fraamtastic.
Celtic Commitment Mull of Kintyre colt, half-brother to flat and hurdles winner River Logic and 1m4f winner Yeva Winner.
Miss Belle Eve 50-1 (9-0) Went right start, always behind, never a factor, 12th of 14, 19l behind She's A Shaw Thing (9-0) at Warwick 5f 2yo mdn fll (5) gs in Mar.
