mid-division, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
tracked leader, ridden over 3f out, one pace over 2f out
mid-division, keen early, ridden over 6f out, soon beaten
held up, ridden over 6f out, soon beaten
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
tracked leader, smooth headway to lead over 1f out, driven out, drew clear final furlong
towards rear, ridden over 3f out, no impression
tracked leaders, weakened from halfway and lost touch over 6f out
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, no impression
led until ridden and headed over 1f out, soon weakened
mid-division, ridden and headway to chased leaders 3f out, one pace over 1f out
Nodform William gets the vote here ahead of Morning Roses, although in what is a weak race, support for any of the newcomers could prove significant. The selection ran what can only be described as a moderate race when making her reappearance a month ago at Aintree, however she was fairly well supported that day and should have benefited from that run. Keith Reveley's Morning Roses is returning from a seven month break today and should perform better than when disappointing on her last run at Market Rasen, however that course isn't for everyone and it may just be that she didn't act on the sharp undulating track. The betting should indicate whether the filly is fit enough to repeat her encouraging debut run of last year, and coupled with the trainer's good record at the track, she rates the main danger. The market should be closely monitored for further clues, however for the winner we return to Nodform William.
Bainy Genuine Gift gelding out of an unraced mare.
Conbeno (IRE) Scribano gelding out of an unraced mare.
Nodform William 13-2 (11-0) Tracked leaders, ridden over 4f out, weakened final 2f, 6th of 11, 25l behind Super Nick (11-0) at Aintree 2m 1f nhf (4) gd in Oct.
Sir Quigley (IRE) 33-1 (11-0) Always towards rear, 16th of 21, 33l behind The Very Man (11-7) at Punchestown 2m nhf sft.
Danceback (IRE) 15-2 (10-6) Behind, ridden over 3f out, never dangerous, 6th of 13, 39l behind Nortonthorpe Lad (11-4) at Sedgefield 2m 1f mdn nhf (6) gs in Oct.
Flora Bundy 20-1 (10-9) Always towards rear, 9th of 11, 32l behind Indian Storm (10-6) at Sedgefield 2m 1f nhf (6) gd.
Misleain (IRE) 9-2 (10-12) Towards rear, headway under pressure 4f out, weakened over 3f out, 14th of 17, well behind Issaquah (10-9) at Hexham 2m mrs nhf (5) gs.
Morning Roses 11-2 (10-1) Held up mid-division, weakened over 5f out, 6th of 10, well behind Autograph (11-0) at Market Rasen 2m 1f mrs nhf (6) sft in Apr.
