went left start, in touch, ridden 2f out, one pace
in rear, on outside and never troubled leaders
went right start, tracked leader, ridden and kept on to lead well inside final furlong
in touch, headway on inside 2f out, led over 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, no extra
slowly into stride, short lived effort on inside over 1f out
keen in mid-division, lost place 3f out, ridden over 2f out, keeping on when saddle slipped and eased final furlong
awkward start, always in rear
tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
towards rear and hampered start, headway 2f out, weakened final furlong
led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out and no further impression
Nonrunner
FOREVER'S GIRL looks a good bet to land this handicap and she is nominated over Kheley and Rocket Ruby. The selection is a filly in great form and the manner of her recent success at this venue marked her down as one to stay on the right side of. She is dropped slightly in trip which should suit and she can confirm form with Kheley who chased her home last time out. Mark Brisbourne's filly was doing her best work at the finish in that race so this slight drop in trip is not sure to suit. Rocket Ruby ran a really sound race in third behind Imaginary Diva last time out. That was her best effort yet so she has to be of interest, although the form of the yard is a worry. That said, they have gone close with a couple of their runners recently so there are signs that they might be coming out of the doldrums. Fasliyanne's high draw will make life tough for her, and we will stick with Forever's Girl who can defy a penalty to get her head in front.
Forever's Girl 9-2 (8-9) Made all, clear over 2f out, unchallenged, won at W'hampton 6f 3yo hcp (6) pol beating Kheley (8-7) by 2 1/2l, 9 ran.
Fasliyanne (IRE) 16-1 (8-8) Prominent, ridden halfway, soon weakened, 7th of 8, 11l behind Rio Cobolo (8-8) at Southwell 5f 2yo hcp 0-75 (6) fbs in Dec.
Kheley (IRE) 5-1 (8-7) In touch, ridden over 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, not trouble winner, 2nd of 9, 2 1/2l behind Forever's Girl (8-9) at W'hampton 6f 3yo hcp (6) pol.
Sorrel Ridge (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) Held up, chased leaders, over 3f out, not much room on inside over 2f out, switched right approaching final furlong, stayed on, 5th of 9, 2 1/2l behind Kheley (8-4) at W'hampton 6f 3yo app sll (6) pol.
Usual Suspects 50-1 (8-10) Settled in rear, always last, last of 12, 13l behind Agnes Love (8-12) at Kempton 5f 2yo hcp (6) pol in Sept.
Rocket Ruby 33-1 (8-4) Mid-division, soon ridden along, headway over 1f, ran on final furlong, nearest at finish, 3rd of 10, 3/4l behind Imaginary Diva (9-3) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-65 (6) fbs in Dec.
Captain Bradz (USA) 20-1 (8-12) Tracked leader, led over 4f out, headed 3f out, soon weakened, 6th of 8, 21l behind Hawkspring (9-4) at Southwell 7f 3yo sll (6) fbs.
Meg Jicaro 20-1 (7-5) Slowly away, always behind, last of 5, 20l behind Becausewecan (8-13) at Ayr 7f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) hvy in Nov.
Flaming Ruby 200-1 (8-5) Chased leaders to halfway, 12th of 13, 24l behind Harry Patch (8-10) at Nottingham 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) gs in Oct.
You'relikemefrank 50-1 (8-4) Close up, led well over 1f out, soon headed, stumbled entering final furlong, soon weakened, 6th of 8, 6l behind Halaak (8-12) at Southwell 5f 3yo hcp (6) fbs.
Piccaso's Sky 100-1 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out, 11th of 12, 20l behind Iasia (8-12) at Kempton 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) pol in Nov.
Brown Lentic (IRE) 33-1 (8-6) Raced keenly, chased winner to over 1f out, weakened quickly, 6th of 8, 10l behind Glamorous Spirit (8-6) at Kempton 5f 2yo clm (6) pol in Nov.
Badtanman 66-1 (8-11) Keen in rear, ridden and hung left from over 1f out, 11th of 12, 11l behind Tillers Satisfied (8-1) at W'hampton 5f 2yo sll (6) pol in Oct.
