led until headed 3f out, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace
chased leaders, weakened final 2f
always prominent, led 3f out, driven clear final furlong
chased leaders, effort over 2f out, weakened just over 1f out
mid-division, pushed along halfway, soon no impression
dwelt, behind, struggling halfway
behind, ridden halfway, soon beaten
behind, some late headway, never on terms
mid-division, weakened over 2f out
in touch, ridden to challenge over 1f out, soon one pace
Capital Lass, Vancouver Gold and Bold Love form the shortlist in this seller and the nomination is given to Vancouver Gold. The selection looked the likely winner at Wolverhampton last time but she did not pick up as expected and she ended up finishing fifth behind Undeterred. The drop in trip should suit today and from a fair draw we are prepared to give her another chance. Capital Lass is the obvious danger as she won well in a banded race over this course and distance last time when she beat Favouring. She is in good heart at present and from a good draw she will not be far away at the finish. Bold Love finished a fair second behind Dodaa last time with the first-time blinkers on and if they work the oracle again then she is entitled to go close. Skip Of Colour has a good draw and should go well at a decent price, but Vancouver Gold has plenty in her favour today and gets the vote.
Skip of Colour 33-1 (7-11) Always rear division, 7th of 8, 7l behind Moorhouse Lad (8-5) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-100 (2) fbs.
Bahrain Gold (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) Always in rear, 16th of 17, 15l behind Frimley's Matterry (8-8) at Redcar 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Aug.
Capital Lass 11-1 (9-1) Held up in touch, good headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, driven out, won at Southwell 7f banded stk (7) fbs in Dec beating Favouring (8-8) by 2 1/2l, 14 ran.
Rocky Reppin 8-1 (8-10) Towards rear, pushed along halfway, some late headway, never reached challenging position, 6th of 11, 7l behind Tackcoat (8-8) at Southwell 1m banded stk (7) fbs in Dec.
Teddy Monty (IRE) 20-1 (8-7) Dwelt, always behind, 9th of 10, 13l behind Dodaa (8-7) at Southwell 6f banded stk (7) fbs in Dec.
The Wicked Wizard 40-1 (8-7) Dwelt and towards rear, soon chased along, never dangerous, 6th of 7, 39l behind Just James (8-12) at Southwell 1m sll (6) fbs.
Wings Of Morning (IRE) 50-1 (8-1) Keen, soon led, headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 11, 7l behind Burhaan (8-7) at Lingfield 7f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Bold Love 5-1 (8-5) Steadied start, held up in touch, ridden to challenge over 1f out, switched left inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Dodaa (8-7) at Southwell 6f banded stk (7) fbs in Dec.
No Inkling (IRE) 8-1 (8-2) Held up, headway over 2f out, stayed on far side and every chance until driven and no extra well inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 1 1/2l behind Dodaa (8-7) at Southwell 6f banded stk (7) fbs in Dec.
Spinning Dancer (IRE) 50-1 (8-2) With leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 7th of 10, 12l behind Dodaa (8-7) at Southwell 6f banded stk (7) fbs in Dec.
Vancouver Gold (IRE) 4-1 (11-0) Chased leader, ridden over 1f out, soon every chance, faded, 5th of 13, 5l behind Undeterred (10-4) at W'hampton 1m 1f amt clm stk (6) pol in Apr.
Zanderido 50-1 (8-4) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, soon weakened, 12th of 13, 28l behind Joe Jo Star (8-12) at W'hampton 1m 1f banded stk (7) pol in Dec '05.
