held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, one pace
tracked leaders and keen, effort and not much room 3f out, until over 1f out, stayed on strongly to chase winner inside final furlong, nearest at finish
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon weakened
always behind
with leaders, one pace final 2f
held up mid-division, weakened over 2f out
held up mid-division and keen, weakened 3f out
mid-division, headway over 3f out, one pace final furlong
held up, effort over 3f out, no impression
in touch, weakened over 2f out
prominent, ridden to lead over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
slowly away, always behind
with leader, ridden and weakened over 2f out
held up, ridden 3f out, headway over 2f out, chased winner over 1f out until inside final furlong, one pace
Nonrunner
Duroob has the recent form but a speculative selection about Let It Be is advised. One could not help but be taken by Duroob's victory at Nottingham and he is quickly turned out again. That said, he has struggled on a similar surface and there could be value in taking on the favourite. Keith Reveley's flat runners have been consistent and Let It Be gets the nod on a racecourse return. A workmanlike individual, she is capable of racing up with the pace and although the mare is better over slightly further, she is sure to to be at a backable price. Ego Trip has struggled against the handicapper for a while but is off a winning mark. The betting could tell its own tale. Mr Majestic made an encouraging start to the season and could be capable of building upon that Redcar effort (Melvino well held in behind). Oman Gulf is a well-bred individual and now it is Micky Hammond's turn to try and pick up where James Given and Barry Hills both failed. Fort Churchill could well things happening a little too quickly while Court Of Appeal wins his fair share of claimers but is not quite so attractive in handicap company. Let It Be is a likeable enough individual and if she is fit enough first time out, she can go well at a price.
Duroob 22-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on, won at Nottingham 1m 6f hcap (6) sft in Apr beating Robbie Can Can (8-8) by 1 1/2l, 17 ran.
Melvino 15-2 (8-11) Towards rear, never dangerous, 11th of 13, 17l behind Greenwich Meantime (9-5) at Thirsk 1m 4f hcap (5) gd in Apr.
Court of Appeal 20-1 (8-13) Led, headed 5f out, remained in touch, ridden when weakening over 1f out, 8th of 13, 11l behind Greenwich Meantime (9-5) at Thirsk 1m 4f hcap (5) gd in Apr.
Bramantino (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out, 9th of 12, 10l behind Saif Sareea (8-8) at Catterick 1m 4f hcap (5) frm in Apr.
Mr Majestic 33-1 (8-4) Mid-division, headway 3f out, switched right when not much room over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 14, 3l behind Summer Charm (9-4) at Redcar 1m 3f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Apr.
Shares (IRE) 50-1 (8-9) Dwelt and towards rear, never a factor, 11th of 16, 12l behind Alfred The Great (8-7) at Newcastle 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) sft in Oct.
Balwearie (IRE) 4-1jt-fav (8-7) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon weakened, 7th of 13, 19l behind Platinum Charmer (8-1) at Musselburgh 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Nov.
Ego Trip 14-1 (8-5) In touch, led 8f out, headed well over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 13, 4 1/2l behind Greenwich Meantime (9-5) at Thirsk 1m 4f hcap (5) gd in Apr.
