in touch, lost place over 3f out, rallied over 1f out, ridden and every chance inside final furlong, ran on
slowly into stride, soon chasing leaders, ridden to lead briefly inside final furlong, no extra close home
chased leaders, lost place over 3f out, soon behind (saddle slipped)
led, ridden and headed inside final furlong, weakened towards finish
chased leaders, not much room and lost place after 1f, soon behind
chased leaders, ridden halfway, soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden halfway, stayed on same pace
towards rear, headway halfway, ridden and switched right over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on well
behind, ridden and headway 2f out, no impression
with leader, ridden and every chance final furlong, soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out
pulled hard tracking leaders, hung badly right halfway, soon behind
A trappy nursery with the weights headed by Sierra Vista, who flopped at the Ebor festival having won impressively at Thirsk on a previous racecourse appearance. On that occasion, he had Frascati five lengths behind but the filly is weighted to reverse that form today. On the face of it, Golden Nun looks to have the right credentials to win this contest but this course and distance winner will need to produce a career best as the draw of ten is far from helpful. Monte Verde is potentially the dark horse in the field. Now qualified for handicaps, she ran well enough behind El Coto at Leicester but was never entitled to finish close up to smart sorts, Hurricane Alan and Never a Doubt at Bath last time out. Given a mark of 67, Bryn Palling's filly could be well-treated. Midnight Special is still a maiden after a string of consistent efforts in moderate company while Rowan Express has disappointed in selling grade. Alan Bailey rarely lets a Chester meeting pass without sending out a winner and Good Health is given the Teamtalk nod from stall three. The Magic Ring filly really appreciates fast ground and today represents a drop in class from recent outings.
