led, was ridden along 3f out, headed well over 1f, stayed on same pace
mid-division, effort over 3f out, no impression
held up, headway on inner over 2f out, no extra final furlong
held up behind leaders, headway 2f out, ridden and every chance approaching final furlong, kept on same pace
mid-division, ridden along and headway 2f out, stayed on final furlong
prominent, hung right when ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
mid-division, raced wide over 3f out, soon beaten
in touch, ridden to lead well over 1f out, edged right when driven approaching final furlong, kept on
towards rear, headway 2f out, driven and ran on final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
prominent for 5f
dwelt and towards rear, ridden along halfway, some late headway, never troubled leaders
towards rear, never dangerous
steaded at start and always behind
prominent, effort over 2f out, one pace final furlong
mid-division, chased along halfway, soon beaten
The high draw will prove to be of benefit in this handicap and we expect BERTIE VISTA to get the better of Jebel Tara and Resentful Angel. The selection returns from a five month absence but had placed on his last four starts. He is yet to taste victory, but and a change of fortune looks imminent here in modest company. Jebrel Tara has been encouraging since joining Alison Brown's string but hasn't placed since returning to action earlier this year. The gelding is still an eye catching prospect though and is plummeting down the weights so he shouldn't need to improve much to make the frame here. Resentful Angel was steadily improving last year and she makes a return today after four months off the track. Pat Eddery's filly will appreciate the return to a longer trip here and remains interesting. A market check is advised and good form among the rest is in short supply. Champain Sands and Society Music have all won over course and distance in the past but are returning from lengthy breaks and will need to improve on past form if they are to worry our selection Bertie Vista.
Glenridding 8-1 (9-0) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 9, 16l behind Becuille (8-6) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Violent Velocity (IRE) 8-1 (8-7) Mid-division, ridden halfway, never trouble leaders, 13th of 14, 15l behind Malcheek (9-2) at Catterick 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Summer Dancer (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Raced keenly, tracked leaders, to over 2f out, soon weakened, 10th of 14, 25l behind Mister Ross (8-12) at Windsor 1m hcap (5) gd in Oct.
Society Music (IRE) 14-1 (9-6) Never better than mid-division, 9th of 16, 10l behind Effigy (9-7) at Pontefract 1m hcap (5) gs in Sep.
Bourse (IRE) 9-1 (7-11) Mid-division, switched left and effort 2f out, soon ridden, no impression final furlong, 6th of 9, 6l behind Just Bond (8-13) at Musselburgh 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Resentful Angel 11-4 (9-3) Led, ridden 3f out, driven 2f out, headed entering final furlong, no extra towards finish, 6th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Formidable Guest (8-10) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Montiboli (IRE) 20-1 (8-10) In touch, effort when weakening over 2f out, 6th of 7, 19l behind More Time Tim (9-2) at Southwell 1m app hcp 0-75 (5) fbs in Feb.
Jebel Tara 9-1 (9-2) Towards rear, ridden and headway on outer approaching 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 15, 2 1/4l behind Flying Applause (9-1) at Nottingham 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Kildare Sun (IRE) 9-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra, 5th of 14, 5l behind All In The Red (9-1) at Nottingham 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Shadowtime 16-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, soon weakened, 13th of 14, 28l behind Kipchak (9-1) at Redcar 7f hcp 0-70 (5) fm.
Bertie Vista 6-1 (8-3) Chased leaders, driven along 3f out, one pace, 3rd of 9, 2 3/4l behind Harlech Castle (9-4) at Catterick 6f 3yo hcp (5) gs in Oct.
Champain Sands (IRE) 5-1 (8-8) In touch, ridden final furlong, kept on same pace, 5th of 10, 2 3/4l behind Malinsa Blue (9-3) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Rainbow Zest 14-1 (8-12) Pulled hard towards rear, struggling over 3f out, soon weakened, tailed off, last of 11, well behind Herrera (8-11) at Newcastle 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Aussie Blue (IRE) 16-1 (8-9) Raced wide mid-division, headway to go 3rd over 2f out, soon every chance, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 15, 5l behind Flying Applause (9-1) at Nottingham 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Whaston (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, beaten well over 1f out, 9th of 12, 12l behind Ergo (9-0) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Mar.
Silly Gilly (IRE) 13-2 (9-0) Led, headed over 2f out, one-paced, 5th of 10, 3l behind Apache Nation (8-12) at Ayr 1m hcap (6) hvy in Oct.
Complete Frontline (GER) 4-1 (9-0) Held up behind mid-division, ridden 2f out, no impression on leaders over 1f out, 8th of 14, 6l behind Tuxedo (9-0) at Kempton 7f stks 0-55 (6) pol in Dec.
Tanforan 28-1 (8-6) Chased leader to over 6f out, weakened 2f out, 10th of 13, 13l behind Agilete (9-0) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Mar.
