held up, under pressure halfway, soon beaten
pulled hard in touch, ridden over 3f out, gradually weakened
held up mid-division, lost place halfway, soon tailed off
held up mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders over 5f
held up in touch, headway over 3f out, soon chasing leaders, one pace final 2f
prominent, weakened over 3f out, soon behind
led until 3f out, stayed on same pace final 2f
held up mid-division, headway to chase leaders over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on, no chance with winner
always behind
held up, never dangerous
A poor end to proceedings where the bare form offers very little but we will take a chance on SOFONISBA who we have marginal preference for over Miss Cameo and Jonnie Skull. The selection makes a return to racing today after five month break. The filly was progressing before the break and the rest may have done her some good. Her yard are doing well so far this year and in such a poor race the three-year-old looks capable of snatching a first career win. Miss Cameo has been third at the last three attempts on the all weather and has the advantage of having raced this year. This step up in trip will aid her cause and a repeat of her last outing should see her there or thereabouts at the post. Jonnie Skull has also been racing this year without finding a win. He hasn¿t placed outside the top three at the last five attempts and a place in the minors looks a likely finish again for the gelding. It may be best keeping your money in your pocket for this one and as always a market check is advised but for us Sofonisba looks best.
Kristopher James (IRE) 15-2 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden and hung left well over 1f out, no impression final furlong, eased when no chance inside final furlong, 8th of 11, 5l behind Hold The Bucks (9-6) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f 2yo hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Dec.
Sofonisba 14-1 (9-0) Held up towards rear in main group, ridden and weakened 2f out, 7th of 8, 17l behind Fen Spirit (9-0) at Great Leighs 6f 2yo mdn fll (5) pol in Nov.
Postman 7-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, always in rear, 12th of 17, 9l behind Embsay Crag (9-3) at Leicester 7f 2yo hcp 0-65 (6) gs in Oct.
Got Flash (FR) 18-1 (8-12) Held up, pushed along over 4f out, outpaced from over 3f out, last of 6, well behind Just Five (9-0) at Southwell 1m 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) fbs in Mar.
Northern Flyer (GER) 8-1 (8-12) In touch, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 8, 8l behind Royal Crest (8-12) at Southwell 6f mdn stks (5) fbs in Mar.
Valkyrie (IRE) 17-2 (9-4) Held up, ridden and outpaced 3f out, well behind final 2f, 9th of 13, 25l behind Graycliffe (8-11) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
On Cue (IRE) 50-1 (8-11) Mid-division, ridden halfway, headway and hung right 2f out, kept on same pace, 7th of 15, 11l behind Bounty Box (9-0) at Leicester 6f 2yo mdn fll (6) in Oct.
Murrays Magic (IRE) 18-1 (8-5) Raced keenly in touch, outpaced over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 10, 15l behind Green Agenda (9-0) at Musselburgh 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Reigning In Rio (IRE) 8-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened, 7th of 11, 34l behind Statute Book (9-2) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Feb.
Miss Cameo (USA) 22-1 (8-4) Mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 14, 6l behind More Than Many (8-9) at Beverley 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Terracotta Warrior 66-1 (8-6) Always behind, last of 14, 40l behind Eightdaysaweek (8-11) at Southwell 1m 3f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs.
Meydan Style (USA) 11-1 (8-8) Prominent, raced freely, bumped over 2f out, soon beaten, 6th of 11, 7l behind Perfect Honour (8-12) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Jonnie Skull (IRE) 7-1 (9-3) Led early, remained prominent, led again over 8f out, headed over 4f out, weakened over 3f out, 4th of 9, 24l behind Melange (9-3) at Southwell 1m 3f 3yo mdn auc stks (6) fbs.
