slowly into stride, outpaced, always behind
led, ridden over 1f out, headed and unable to quicken well inside final furlong
took keen hold early, tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, kept on
soon pressing leader, ridden over 1f out, led well inside final furlong, ran on
prominent, not clear run over 1f out, soon ridden, not quicken and soon betaen
chased leaders, outpaced over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, soon hung left, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, outpaced, never on terms
awkward leaving stalls and rider lost right iron, chased leaders, hit rail 4f out, rider soon recovered iron, weakened inside final furlong
A race that should not take much winning can go to PHILOSOPHERS STONE, with Mottley Crewe, Sharp Shoes and Nabrina all of interest. The last-named was a shade disappointing here last time, when a beaten favourite over course and distance. It may have been the ground that was against her, or possibly an outside draw, and both those factors look more in her favour today, so we respect her claim. Sharp Shoes sees out 6f well and goes on fast ground, and he is no lost cause despite a moderate effort last time over further. Mottley Crewe was well behind on his Doncaster debut, but he is sure to come on for the experience and he is also related to winners over this trip, so with that plus his trainer's good form at present he can show plenty more today. Even so, we will side with Philosopher's Stone. David Barron is another trainer in good nick and his gelding made a nice Southwell debut in March before failing to fulfil that promise next time. Even so, he is well worth another try and especially over this shorter trip, and we will give him the tentative vote.
Lord Lansing (IRE) Mull Of Kintyre gelding out of Miss Beverley.
Loss Leader (IRE) 9-2fav (8-5) Took keen hold in mid-division, headway 4f out, weakened over 2f out, 11th of 13, 18l behind Princess Lexi (8-5) at Redcar 1m 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
Mottley Crewe 14-1 (9-3) Led on rail, headed over 2f out, soon weakened, 9th of 10, 16l behind Humidor (9-3) at Doncaster 6f mdn auc stks (5) gf.
Philosophers Stone (FR) 3-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened final furlong, 4th of 11, 9l behind Trade Secret (9-0) at Thirsk 6f mdn auc stks (5) gf in Apr.
Sharp Shoes 15-2 (8-12) Chased leaders, outpaced over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 11, 26l behind Timeless Elegance (9-4) at Musselburgh 7f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
Nabrina (IRE) 5-2fav (8-3) Chased leaders, ridden and outpaced 3f out, stayed on same pace final 2f, never on terms, 4th of 6, 4 1/2l behind Your Gifted (8-13) at Catterick 5f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gs in Apr.
Red Roar (IRE) Chineur filly out of Unfortunate.
Rio's Girl 100-1 (8-9) Disputed lead with winner until ridden and hung right 2f out, weakened final furlong, last of 12, 18l behind Carrie's Magic (8-12) at Redcar 6f fll mdn stks (5) gf.