held up, headway over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, led over 1f out, kept on final furlong
mid-division, effort over 3f out, no impression
took keen hold, in touch, pushed along over 4f out, one pace until weakened final furlong
towards rear, ridden along over 3f out, never reached challenging position
steadied at start, held up towards rear, headway inner over 2f out, one pace final furlong
in touch, led over 6f out, headed 3f out, soon beaten
towards rear, headway 3f out, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
mid-division, headway over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
prominent, ridden along over 3f out, one pace until weakened final furlong
prominent, ridden to lead 3f out, headed over 1f out, one pace final furlong
led, headed over 6f out, weakened over 2f out
prominent, ridden over 2f out, every chance and not much room over 1f out, kept on same pace
Nonrunner
The short list here contains Dan Tucker, Gold Response, My Sara and Muree Queen, with the selection being Dan Tucker. Dan Tucker looked an improved performer when returning for the season with a Kempton win last time and a six-pounds rise looks to understate his ability so he looks to be a leading player today. It will be interesting to see how My Sara copes with the step up in trip, while Intensifier has shown little so far but is bred for today's trip, which he encounters for the first time. Gold Response has been knocking at the door and holds place claims again, while Marju's Gold has shown very little in three runs but is another that should appreciate today's trip. Bollin Felix is another to need today's trip, while Muree Queen is improving, although that recent improvement has come in sellers, and recent form at that level sees her closely weighted with Skye But N Ben. All of which returns us to the selection, which is Dan Tucker.
Dan Tucker 2-1fav (9-2) Steadied start, headway over 2f out, strong run on outer to lead inside final furlong, soon clear, won at Kempton 1m 2f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Mar beating Cnoc Moy (9-4) by 1 1/2l, 13 ran.
My Sara 13-8fav (8-8) Mid-division, pushed along over 4f out, headway over 1f out, never nearer, 5th of 13, 4l behind Ballyshane Spirit (8-0) at Southwell 1m 3yo hcp (6) fbs in Feb.
Green Day Packer (IRE) 5-1 (8-10) Soon led, ridden 4f out, headed approaching 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 7, 11l behind Petrosian (8-13) at Southwell 1m 4f 3yo hcp (6) fbs in Mar.
Gold Response 13-2 (8-3) Held up, progress on inside well over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 4th of 7, 2 1/2l behind Beau Sancy (8-2) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo hcp (5) pol in Feb.
Muree Queen 9-2 (8-6) Close up, lost place over 4f out, headway over 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Raven Rascal (8-2) at Southwell 1m 3yo sll hcp (6) fbs in Mar.
Skye But N Ben 10-3fav (8-12) Chased leaders, carried right inside final furlong, ran on towards finish, just held, 2nd of 13, shd behind Muree Queen (8-2) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo sll (6) pol in Mar.
Miss Havisham (IRE) 25-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 11, 6l behind Passified (8-12) at Pontefract 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Sept.
Featherlight 14-1 (9-2) Chased leaders on out, ridden 4f out, weakened over 3f out, 7th of 9, 9l behind It's No Problem (8-5) at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo clm (6) pol in Feb.
