chase leaders, pushed along over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
led until over 2f out, chased winner until 2f out, stayed in 3rd, rallied on inside to well held 2nd final 100 yards, no chance with easy winner
chased leader, led over 2f out, ridden clear over 1f out, stayed on strongly, heavily eased well inside final furlong
behind, rapid headway on outside 3f out, chased leaders over 2f out, weakened and virtually pulled up inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened 1f out
mid-division, pushed along 3f out, one pace final 2f
always towards rear,
in touch, pushed along 3f out, one pace final 2f
mid-division, ridden on inside 3f out, no real progress final 2f
started slowly, always behind
in touch, pushed along over 3f out, one pace final 2f
took keen hold, soon close up on inside, headway to 2nd 2f out, no chance with winner from over 1f out, weakened to 3rd final 100 yards
always behind, ridden halfway, soon strugglling
RED AMY caught the eye on her latest start and is given the vote to get her head in front of Looks Like Slim and Mack's Sister who will pose as the biggest dangers. The selection ran a personal best after finishing third of thirteen in a handicap at Kempton last time out. She gets a chance to run off the same mark again here so if she can reproduce the same level of form she will not be far away come the business end of the race. Looks Like Slim is still only lightly races and is open to further improvement. He ran a great race to finish second to Truly Magic at Leicester last time out and another solid run can be expected. Mack's Sister is another improving with experience after finishing a close second at Nottingham recently. She runs off the same mark again here so she is sure to have her supporters. Another tough race to call but the narrow vote goes to Red Amy.
Mack's Sister 14-1 (8-13) Led early, prominent, led 6f out until just over 1f out, stayed on, 2nd of 14, 2l behind Our Boy Barrington (9-4) at Nottingham 1m 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Apr.
Celtic Ransom 2-1fav (9-2) Tracked leaders, effort on outside over 2f out, ridden to chase winner 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, held near finish, 2nd of 7, 1/2l behind Buona Sarah (9-4) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Apr.
Aldorable 14-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, always in rear, switched right over 2f out, ridden and no impression, 6th of 7, 29l behind Caramelita (9-0) at Folkestone 6f 3yo mdn (5) hvy in Apr.
Flag Of Glory 66-1 (9-3) Close up, ridden and weakened 2f out, 10th of 11, 13l behind Bullet Train (9-3) at Yarmouth 1m 2yo mdn (5) gd in Oct.
Pie Poudre 12-1 (9-2) Held up, ridden and some headway when hung left well over 1f out, never near leaders, 5th of 10, 9l behind Rock A Doodle Doo (9-0) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jan.
Optimistic Duke (IRE) 66-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, pushed along halfway, weakened and hampered soon after, last of 14, 41l behind Mass Rally (9-3) at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn auc stks (5) pol in Nov.
Red Amy 4-1 (9-1) Mid-division, held in briefly over 2f out, headway soon after, kept on to press leaders over 1f out, not quicken inside final furlong, 3rd of 13, 4l behind Shelfah (9-2) at Kempton 1m 3f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Apr.
Looks Like Slim 16-1 (8-7) Led, headed halfway, ridden and every chance over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 2nd of 13, 2 1/2l behind Truly Magic (8-6) at Leicester 7f 2yo hcp 0-70 (4) gf in Sep.
Single Lady 8-1 (9-3) Dwelt, held up in rear, headway 5f out, ridden 3f out, edged right then left well over 1f out, edged left and stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Sternian (9-0) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (0-55) (6) pol in Apr.
Celestial Girl 13-2 (8-7) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, ran on to chase winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 15, 3 1/2l behind The Shuffler (8-7) at Brighton 1m stks 0-55 (6) gf in Apr.
Finch Flyer (IRE) 100-1 (9-3) Towards rear, ridden halfway, moderate effort 2f out, never a factor, 6th of 13, 10l behind Tertiary (9-0) at Brighton 1m 2yo mdn (4) gd in Oct.
Philippa Jane 50-1 (8-12) Mid-division, ridden and outpaced over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 10th of 12, 9l behind Prince Of Sorrento (9-3) at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn auc stks (6) pol in Dec.
My Grand Duke (USA) 80-1 (9-3) Held up, always towards rear, 9th of 11, 32l behind Thundering Home (9-3) at Southwell 1m 2yo mdn stks (5) fbs in Dec.
Lady Christie 33-1 (8-12) Always in rear, last of 9, 19l behind Manxman (9-3) at Kempton 1m 3f 3yo mdn auc stks (6) pol in Mar.
Kanace 100-1 (9-3) Always behind, 10th of 11, 15l behind Look Whos Next (9-3) at Wolverhampton 5f 2yo mdn stks (4) pol in Sep.
Acting Elegant 28-1 (8-10) Raced stands side, in touch, ridden halfway, never dangerous, 11th of 17, 9l behind Gypsy Jazz (9-6) at Nottingham 6f 2yo hcp 0-60 (6) gs in Oct.
