tracked winner, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace under pressure final furlong
made all, driven clear when hung left over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, eased towards finish, comfortably
behind, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong to go 2nd near finish, no chance with winner
held up behind, outpaced when not much room over 2f out, never on terms
chased leaders, outpaced when switched inside over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace no impression
tracked leaders, ridden and effort well over 1f out, kept on same pace under pressure final furlong
Nonrunner
Nonrunner
SPIRITUAL ART gets the nod for this handicap at the main expense of Ursula and Kersivay. The three-year-old selection hasn't been seen since early December last year but comes here off the back of two successive victories. She runs off a career high mark today but she looks firmly on the upgrade and she has quickly proved herself very versatile surface-wise. Ursula proved herself on testing ground when last seen. She posted a very pleasing seasonal return and got the longer trip well, so looks cable of making the money here. Kersivay's best form has coem over a longer trip and when he was last seen over six furlongs he was disappointing. That said he should fair better amongst this company and can make the frame. A market check could be worth while as the rest offer very little on the bare form. Big Apple Boy did well last time and any improvement should see him pushing for a place among the minors but for our winner we return to Spiritual Art.
Desert Falls 16-1 (8-9) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 4th of 8, 5l behind Global City (9-7) at Haydock 6f 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
Big Apple Boy (IRE) 20-1 (8-11) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened entering final furlong, 4th of 9, 9l behind Firebet (9-7) at Ayr 1m 3yo hcp 0-100 (2) gf.
Indian Art (IRE) 10-1 (8-7) Raced far side, held up, ridden over 4f out, headway approaching final furlong, stayed on towards finish, 7th of 14, 6l behind Captain Brilliance (9-9) at Newmarket 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
Spiritual Art 7-4fav (9-3) In touch, smooth progress over 1f, quickened to lead inside final furlong, pushed out, won at Southwell 6f 2yo hcp 0-70 (5) fbs in Dec beating Abu Derby (9-5) by 3/4l, 9 ran.
Whatyouwoodwishfor (USA) 16-1 (8-12) Prominent, ridden along halfway, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 13, 17l behind Magaling (9-4) at Doncaster 7f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gs in May.
Kersivay 66-1 (8-7) Held up towards rear, headway under pressure final furlong, never troubled leaders, 6th of 11, 6l behind Invincible Heart (9-1) at Chester 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gf in May.
Brierty (IRE) 3-1fav (8-11) Tracked leaders, was ridden over 2f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 7, 7l behind Fesko (8-8) at Thirsk 1m flls hcp 0-130 (3) gf.
Ursula (IRE) 12-1 (8-13) Held up, headway 2f out, every chance approaching final furlong, kept on same pace, 3rd of 13, 2 3/4l behind Arrivederla (9-2) at Haydock 7f hcp 0-80 (4) sft in May.
