led, headed over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened final furlong
tracked leaders and keen, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
always behind, tailed off final 4f
in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
behind and outpaced, tailed off over 4f out
held and keen, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
took keen hold and behind, ridden well over 2f out, kept on final furlong, never dangerous
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, soon led, headed close home, kept on
mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong
chased leader, led over 2f out, soon ridden, headed final furlong, hard ridden to lead again close home
Another race to take plenty of notes on as this looks sure to produce at least a couple of individuals that can pick up a similar event somewhere in the north. The ex-David Loder-trained Hayhaat is one that should find this sort of contest is well within her compass and she is one to consider, but the vote goes to Forever Phoenix with Penny Cross expected to give her the most to do. The selection fared well when she was given a light introduction at Bath last month and should be a lot wiser as what is required of her this time around. She will get further in time and is sure to make her mark in handicaps in time. Penny Cross is a big danger after going close in her three outings this season and as a half-sister to priors Lodge, she should appreciate the step up in trip. However, she does not have the best of the draw and will need to work hard in the early stages to gather in the leaders. Dancing Nugget also has a wide draw to overcome but has the in-form Kevin Darley booked for the ride. She too should have benefited from her reappearance run and is one to consider if supported.
