prominent, pushed along over 4f out, weakened 2f out
led, was ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, pushed along and headway over 3f out, ridden 2f out, one pace final furlong
in touch, pushed along and lost place over 4f out, soon beaten
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, was one pace final furlong
held up, headway to go 2nd over 4f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on final furlong
never better than mid-division
towards rear, pushed along over 4f out, some late headway, never near to challenge
towards rear, effort over 2f out, no impression
towards rear, never dangerous
held up, headway over 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, was one pace inside final furlong
Several hold chances in a wide open handicap but Greenwich Meantime makes plenty of appeal after his smooth victory at Doncaster last week. He is selected over Into The Shadows and Jeepster, who can make this a good test. Thewhirlingdervish is another to have a close look at, as he has several pieces of form that give him claims in a race of this nature. Strangely for an exposed individual that is relatively locally trained, he makes his debut at this course today and the change of scenery may do him good. He is one to bear in mind for next time. Into The Shadows is a consistent sort that should continue to pay her way this season. She is one to seriously consider if the vibes are strong about her chance. Jeepster has ability and could easily make the frame if he puts his mind to it. However, he does have to prove that this trip suits and others make more appeal for win only purposes. Which brings us back to Greenwich Meantime, who has no such questions to answer regarding his stamina and is obviously in great heart after his emphatic success on Town Moor just six days ago. He is unpenalised for that success, as it came in an amateur riders event. Even so, today's rider knows plenty about his quirks and, from the bottom of the weights, Greenwich Meantime is expected to be very hard to beat in his follow up bid today.
Manoubi 12-1 Led to 4f out, weakened quickly 2f out, eased final furlong, 9th of 13, 12l behind Researched at Goodwood 1m 4f lst hcp (A) gd in Aug '03.
Yenaled 8-1 Towards rear, pushed along halfway, some late headway, never near to challenge, 5th of 12, 9l behind Creskeld at Southwell 1m hcp (C1) fbs in Jan.
Thewhirlingdervish (IRE) 14-1 In touch, ridden 4f out, weakened over 2f out, 11th of 16, 10l behind Escayola at Ascot 2m hcp (C1) gf in Sept.
Into The Shadows 9-1 Held up mid-division, outpaced 4f out, headway 2f out, soon ridden, kept on towards finish, 4th of 12, 3l behind Swift Sailor at Musselburgh 1m 6f hcp gs in Mar.
Border Tale 14-1 Tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 7th of 10, 14l behind Mr Mischief at W'hampton 1m 4f hcp 0-100 (C) fbs in Mar '04.
Tight Squeeze 7-1 Held up, headway to chase leaders over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on final furlong, led towards finish, won at Pontefract 1m 4f app hcp gs in Mar beating Alpine Special by 1l, 10 ran.
Colway Ritz 20-1 Towards rear and headway 3f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 19, 2l behind Sahaat at Pontefract 1m 2f hcp (E3) gd in Oct.
