towards rear, headway over 3f out, soon ridden, went 2nd 1f out, no chance with winner
soon led, headed over 7f out, weakened over 3f out
never better than mid-division
close up, led briefly over 4f out, chased winner after, weakened 1f out
slowly into stride, held up, never dangerous
held up in touch, headway over 4f out, ridden over 3f out, kept on one pace
keen with leader, led over 7f out, headed over 4f out, weakened 3f out
towards rear, headway on inside over 5f out, switched right and soon led 4f out, clear 2f out, ridden out
slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden and headway over 3f out, soon one pace
Staff Nurse has been a frustrating animal to follow but is given one last chance against some moderate opposition, the best of which could be Haribini and First Class Lady. Trainer Nigel Tinkler has booked the services of Pat Eddery for this daughter of Night Shift who last tasted success twelve months ago in a similar race at Leicester. She was well beaten in a better race at Ayr last time but is better judged on her third placing behind So Sure at Nottingham ten days ago. Haribini showed her best form for some time when a close up third to Cap Ferrat at Leicester last week. That was a better race than this, and although the winner tends to do just enough, James Toller's filly shouldn't be under estimated. First Class Lady is a consistent performer in this company and showed her well being with a recent fourth at Windsor, another good performance is expected . However with Pat Eddery's assistance, Staff Nurse is fully expected to dish out the medicine to her rivals.
