always behind
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon beaten
prominent, ridden halfway, weakened final furlong
dwelt, always in rear
chased leaders, ridden and weakened final furlong
chased leaders, led over 1f out, driven and headed near home
chased leaders, driven to lead near line
mid-division, ridden halfway, stayed on final furlong
in touch, ridden halfway, one pace final 2f
in rear, stayed on final 2f, not reach leaders
always in rear
Not much recent winning form on show here apart from Dower Glen's recent victory in a seller at Musselburgh. However, that was his first win in 28 starts and he's worth taking on with NEEDY MCCREDIE. The latter finished second over C&D last time and with Paul Hanagan taking over from a claimer, it looks like he's ready to strike here. Sharp Bullet drops back down into a more suitable grade, while January's Polytrack winner Your Gifted can race off a 4lb lower mark back on turf.
Gertmegalush (IRE) 33-1 (8-9) In rear, effort 2f out, no impression, 9th of 11, 6l behind Highland Warrior (9-2) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Your Gifted (IRE) 14-1 (8-6) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, unable to quicken inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 2 1/4l behind Desert Strike (9-3) at Kempton 5f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Feb.
Speedy Senorita (IRE) 8-1 (9-7) In touch, headway over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 12, 7l behind Towy Boy (8-12) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Sep.
Bossy Kitty 7-2 (9-1) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, switched left entering final furlong, stayed on same pace, 4th of 7, 4l behind Baby Queen (8-11) at Nottingham 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Dower Glen 8-1 (8-12) Led, ridden over 1f out, soon pressed, headed narrowly entering final furlong, rallied to regain lead inside final furlong, held on gamely towards finish, won at Musselburgh 5f sell stks (6) gd beating Lesley's Choice (9-3) by 1/2l, 7 ran.
Sharp Bullet (IRE) 7-1 (8-0) With leaders, outpaced 2f out, soon lost place, no impression final furlong, 7th of 11, 6l behind Sharp Shoes (8-1) at Hamilton 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Needy Mccredie 8-1 (8-2) Held up, headway over 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, stayed on, held towards finish, 2nd of 9, 2l behind Klynch (9-3) at Carlisle 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gs.
Mission Impossible 40-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace inside final furlong, 7th of 14, 8l behind Beckermet (8-10) at Ayr 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gs.
Tyrannosaurus Rex (IRE) 14-1 (8-8) Mid-division, lost place over 2f out, some late progress, no impression, 6th of 10, 7l behind We'll Deal Again (9-5) at Newcastle 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Apr.
Sumay Buoy (IRE) 100-1 (9-3) Mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 7, 9l behind Dower Glen (8-12) at Musselburgh 5f sell stks (6) gd.
Elegant Dancer (IRE) 22-1 (8-4) Held up towards rear, ridden on outside over 2f out, no impression, 8th of 11, 9l behind Pilgrim Dancer (9-2) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jan.
Chestival (IRE) 40-1 (8-2) Slowly into stride, outpaced, not on terms final 2f, 5th of 8, 9l behind Sacrosanctus (9-7) at Kempton 5f 2yo hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Sep.
