tracked leaders, ridden to challenge on inside entering final furlong, no extra towards finish
held up in touch, headway well over 1f out, soon ridden, stayed on to lead final 100 yards
led, ridden over 1f out, kept on until headed and no extra final 100 yards
tracked leader, ridden and outpaced over 1f out, no impression final furlong
An open little handicap can go to the consistent Hypnosis with Ashes and Overwing two for the shortlist. The selection wasn't beaten far last time out (suffered some interference in the final furlong when carried badly right by the winner) and having won over course and distance before, David Barker's ultra consistent filly gets the vote. Ashes is out of the handicap but still warrants a mention having run well on her last two starts. She should be watched in the market (drifted badly last time out) for signs of confidence. Mimi Mouse has won off an 8lb higher mark in the past so should go well having advertised her well-being last time out, whilst Overwing is better on the turf so can go close, although she may prefer an extra furlong really. An open race, but Hypnosis is the most consistent and can get her head back in front.
Mimi Mouse 7-1 (9-1) Led, headed over 1f out, kept on final furlong, 2nd of 15, 1 1/2l behind Aegean Dancer (8-13) at Thirsk 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Apr.
Hypnosis 5-1 (9-9) Towards rear and pushed along, ridden and headway halfway, carried right 1f out, stayed on and hampered near finish, 2nd of 10, 1 1/2l behind How's She Cuttin' (9-2) at Musselburgh 5f fll hcp (5) gf in Apr.
Coconut Moon 16-1 (9-1) Soon led, headed 2f out, soon eased (saddle slipped), 10th of 12, 7l behind Spanish Ace (9-8) at Warwick 5f hcap (5) gf in Apr.
Ashes (IRE) 8-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden to lead briefly inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 3rd of 8, 1 1/2l behind No Time (7-11) at Folkestone 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Apr.
Overwing (IRE) 12-1 (9-9) Held up, headway over 1f out, ran on to press winner inside final furlong, just held, 2nd of 10, nk behind Ashes (9-3) at W'hampton 5f fll hcp (5) pol in Apr.
Eloquent Rose (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Prominent for 4f, 12th of 15, 10l behind Baltimore Jack (9-1) at Ripon 6f 3yo hcp (4) gf in Apr.