slowly into stride, in rear when hampered over 4f out, ridden and headway over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
chased leader, edged left over 4f out, soon led, ridden halfway, headed entering final furlong, soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden and every chance 1f out, not quicken towards finish
held up in touch, clipped heels and nearly fell over 4f out and lost place, ridden and headway over 1f out, led entering final furlong, ran on
never on terms
chased leaders, lost place after 2f, ridden and headway over 1f out, soon every chance, weakened inside final furlong
led, headed 4f out, chased leader after, ridden 2f out, every chance 1f out, kept on same pace
chased leaders, ridden halfway, kept on under pressure towards finish
ASK JENNY is tentatively put forward to score in this handicap that brings and end to proceedings; Spic 'n Span and Kalligal also make the shortlist. The Patrick Morris trained mare has plenty of ability but she is an infuriating customer who either finds trouble or gets going too late. It was a case of the latter last time out. She has proven to be a bit of a risky betting proposition in the past but amongst such lowly company she should be capable of returning to winning ways here. Spic 'n Span had been in some decent form on the all weather this year, but his return to the turf last time was less than convincing. He should have come on some for the run though and if he can transfer some of his Southwell form to the turf then in a race of this quality he should make the minors. Roger Ingram trained Kalligal is the last to make our shortlist but is another who isn't in the best of form recently. His last outing saw him finish behind the rest but he is expected to fare much better here. We strongly advise checking the market for this one as it could reveal some much needed clues, but we will side with Ask Jenny.
Ask Jenny (IRE) 7-1 (9-2) Hampered start, in rear, ridden and headway entering final furlong, kept on, 4th of 8, 3l behind Feelin Foxy (9-11) at Lingfield 5f (5) gf.
Joss Stick 14-1 (8-11) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, switched left over 1f out, keeping on when not clear run inside final furlong, 5th of 13, 2l behind Mythical Blue (8-7) at Chepstow 5f clm stks (6) gf in May.
Thoughtsofstardom 9-1 (9-1) Raced centre, chased leader, led group over 1f out, soon headed and weakened, 12th of 13, 10l behind Pic Up Sticks (9-4) at Folkestone 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
Berrymead 33-1 (8-9) Outpaced and towards rear, was soon chased along, effort halfway, no impression, last of 8, 7l behind Toy Top (8-11) at Thirsk 5f (5) fm.
Kalligal 22-1 (9-3) Chased winner on outside, ridden and effort 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out, last of 6, 7l behind Rathlin Light (8-11) at Lingfield 5f fll hcp (5) gf in May.
Blakeshall Diamond 28-1 (8-12) Chased leaders until weakened quickly from 2f out, last of 12, 17l behind Weet A Surprise (9-5) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp (6) pol.
Meikle Barfil 40-1 (8-4) Towards rear, headway on rails when not much room 1f out, kept on final 75 yards, 7th of 16, 5l behind Kyllachy Storm (8-11) at Bath 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in May.
One Way Ticket 33-1 (8-4) Led until headed inside final 2f, weakened quickly, last of 16, 11l behind Kyllachy Storm (8-11) at Bath 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in May.
Nordic Light (USA) 40-1 (9-6) Chased leaders until weakened over 1f out, 10th of 12, 11l behind Dressed To Dance (8-10) at Bath 6f sell stks (6) gf in May.
Spic 'n Span 9-2 (8-9) Dwelt, soon recovered and narrow lead, pushed along and headed over 1f out, weakened, 11th of 16, 9l behind Peopleton Brook (8-8) at Goodwood 5f app hcp (6) gd in May.
