with leader, ridden over 2f out, one pace, no impression final furlong
led, headed over 2f out, ridden well over 1f out, soon weakened
held up in rear, headway to lead over 2f out, clear over 1f out, ran on well
tracked leaders and keen, effort and not much room when hanging left over 1f out, soon switched right, stayed on to chase winner inside final furlong, no impression
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Several bits of form point towards Peters Delite, who edges preference over Hits Only Cash and Jumeirah Scarer. Tactics will also play a part in the race and it would not be surprising to see Hits Only Cash run a big race and he too has to be considered. Tartan Special and Flaxby, who complete the line up, have a little to find on the official BHB ratings and are probably best avoided today. Hits Only Cash has stayed this trip well on the All Weather and has claims if he translates that form to turf. Nevertheless, he does come here with a little to prove and needs everything to drop just right. Jumeirah Scarcer was consistent last season and paid his way with three placed efforts. He was entitle to need the run on his reappearance and, as he has some hefty travelling expenses to pay for his journey up from West Ilsley, a bold bid cannot be ruled out here. However, slender preference is given to Peters Delite, who will be ideally suited to the conditions today. The son of Makbul has hit the post on a couple of occasions already this term, but appears to have been found a good opportunity to put the record straight today.
Jumeirah Scarer 4-1 (9-9) Tracked winner, effort 2f out, not quicken over 1f out, 4th of 10, 5l behind Master Mahogany (9-3) at Bath 1m hcp (5) frm.
Flaxby 16-1 (8-6) Made all far side, no chance with stands' side, 11th of 13, 32l behind Tom Forest (8-12) at Newcastle 7f 3yo hcp (5) gd.
Hits Only Cash 16-1 (8-7) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 10, 6l behind Briannsta (9-9) at Hamilton 6f 3yo hcp (4) gd.
Peters Delite 13-8fav (9-0) Held up, pushed along halfway, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong, never dangerous, 3rd of 9, 4 1/2l behind Elrafa Mujahid (8-11) at Yarmouth 7f stk (5) gs.
Tartan Special 12-1 (8-11) Raced stands' side, hung left throughout, always towards rear, 14th of 17, 16l behind Yorkshire Lad (9-3) at Nottingham 6f 3yo hcp (5) gf.