prominent, ridden over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, not quicken
with leaders, ridden over 4f out weakened over 3f out
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
dwelt, towards rear, ridden and headway 3f out, one pace and no impression
led, ridden 3f out, soon headed, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra towards finish
chased leaders, weakened over 2f out
always behind
saddle slipped soon after start, pulled hard in rear, pulled up 4f out
mid-division, ridden 3f out, one pace no impression 2f out
steady start, held up behind, ridden and headway 2f out, one pace
behind, weakening when stumbled over 4f out
dwelt, mid-division weakened over 2f out
mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, led inside final furlong, driven out
in rear, ridden over 3f out, stayed on over 2f out
behind, slightly hampered when weakening over 4f out
I Got Rhythm has obvious claims in this weak contest, with Mark Brisbourne's pair Royal Upstart and Calara Hills worth a mention, along with Cottam Grange. Keith Reveley saddles two here, but I Got Rhythm is definitely the one to be on in this Banded race as she is the only one that has shown winning form lately. The seven-year-old absolutely bolted up over further at Nottingham last week, with Jamie Spencer sitting motionless in the saddle, and although she drops back in trip today, it is hard to look elsewhere for the winner. She has been in winning form over hurdles as well, and that latest victory came on her first run on the Flat for 12 months. The ground will suit and she is used to carrying big weights over timber so her penalty is not a worry here. Mark Brisbourne sets a poser by saddling both Royal Upstart and Calara Hills. The latter was a beaten favourite at Nottingham last time and there has to be a doubt about her stamina on this stiff track so she is worth opposing. Cottam Grange finally came good at the 27th time of asking when successful over hurdles at Market Rasen just over a fortnight ago, and it is amazing that Mick Easterby has taken so long to place him. Any money for him should be noted, but I Got Rhythm is much preferred.
I Got Rhythm 9-2fav (9-4) Held up, smooth progress over 2f out, led on bit well over 1f out, pushed out, easily, won at Nottingham 1m 6f stk (7) gd beating Court One (9-1) by 2 1/2l, 16 ran.
Acca Larentia (IRE) 20-1 (8-4) Held up, pushed along over 4f out, effort over 2f out, no impression, 4th of 7, 12l behind Mac's Elan (8-11) at Ripon 1m 4f sll hcp (6) sft.
Calara Hills 4-1fav (9-1) Towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, some late headway but never able to challenge, 6th of 14, 11l behind Laurollie (7-13) at Nottingham 1m 2f mdn clm (7) gd.
Cottam Grange 11-2 (9-0) Prominent 5f, soon behind, last of 10, 33l behind Nakwa (9-1) at W'hampton 1m 4f stk (H) fbs in Jan '04.
Fairmorning (IRE) 10-1 (8-12) Led for 1f, chased leader, led again 3f out, headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 13, 9l behind Millkom Elegance (8-12) at W'hampton 1m 6f stk (H5) pol in Feb.
Little Task 25-1 (8-11) Always towards rear, 9th of 12, 7l behind Montara (9-0) at W'hampton 1m 1f stk (H5) pol in Oct.
Migration 10-1 (9-4) Behind, hampered when headway on inner 3f out, not recover, 13th of 16, 22l behind I Got Rhythm (9-4) at Nottingham 1m 6f stk (7) gd.
Royal Upstart 16-1 (9-0) Held up in mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden and one pace final 2f, 4th of 14, 7l behind Laurollie (7-13) at Nottingham 1m 2f mdn clm (7) gd.
