not much room and lost place after 2f, behind, headway 2f out, never able to challenge
mid-division, lost place over 2f out, soon weakened
held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, driven to lead inside final furlong, soon clear
chased leaders, outpaced 3f out, soon behind
in touch, led after 2f, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, headway 3f out, ridden to chase leaders 2f out, weakened final furlong
in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
led 2f, chased leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
towards rear, headway 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on to chase leaders final furlong
soon behind
mid-division, smooth headway to lead over 2f out, drifted left over 1f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, no extra
raced keenly, in touch, ridden and effort 2f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, headway 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, no impression on leading pair
always behind
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened approaching final furlong
It might be a case of third time lucky for Beauty Of Dreams, who takes another stab at Carlisle prize-money today. Shifty has been in cracking form and, along with Zonic Boom and Rare Coincidence, can provide the sternest challenges from the rest. Rare Coincidence has held his form well of late but can be a frustrating character to side with. He is capable at this level and cannot be confidently ruled out. Zonic Boom delivered on the promise of several near misses when he scored at Nottingham on his latest start. The firmer ground brought the best out of him on that occasion and he looks to have plenty in his favour again today. As does Shifty, who is really on a roll at present. A 3lb higher mark is hardly restricting in this company and he rates as a live threat to the selection. However, Beauty Of Dreams really thrives on her racing and it will take a good effort from any of the rest to stop her now that she has fitness on her side.
Rare Coincidence 12-1 (9-4) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 9, 1 1/2l behind In The Pink (9-1) at Redcar 1m stk 0-70 (5) gf.
Shifty 11-2 (9-0) Held up, headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on final furlong to lead close home, won at Thirsk 7f hcp (6) gd beating Banjo Bay (9-7) by a nk, 14 ran.
Bollin Edward 7-1 (9-7) Always towards rear, 11th of 17, 6l behind Jubilee Street (8-13) at Catterick 7f hcp (6) frm.
Bragadino 33-1 (8-13) Held up, headway over 4f out, weakened 2f out, 8th of 12, 16l behind Tokewanna (8-13) at W'hampton 1m 1f app hcp (E4) pol in Feb.
Beauty of Dreams 15-8fav (9-1) In touch, headway over 3f out, effort over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 8l behind Son of Thunder (9-2) at Carlisle 1m 1f hcp (5) frm.
Golden Spectrum (IRE) 8-1 (9-1) In touch, pushed along over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 14, 8l behind Shifty (9-0) at Thirsk 7f hcp (6) gd.
The Wizard Mul 16-1 (8-7) Tracked leaders, headway and effort over 2f out, one pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 15, 1 1/2l behind Apache Point (8-12) at Newcastle 1m 1f hcp (6) gd.
Zonic Boom (FR) 13-2 (9-6) Mid-division, switched right and headway over 2f out, hard ridden over 1f out, ran on to lead post, won at Nottingham 1m app mdn hcp 0-60 (6) gf beating Mister Right (9-11) by a shd, 15 ran.
