close up in 4th, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and kept on same pace final furlong
keen tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
tracked winner, ridden over 1f out, edged left and kept on same pace inside final furlong
Safira Menina has had just three runs on Polytrack, including here, and failed to sparkle though this is a tight-looking handicap. MY MO has been forcing the pace over shorter and not having the pace for a finishing burst. He steps up to a mile for the first time but, if ridden with more restraint, can gain his first success. Hold Firm produced a shock when landing a handicap at Wolverhampton last month but wouldn't be certain to repeat the process while Luv U let supporters down when well backed at Southwell earlier this month.
Safira Menina 25-1 (8-13) Dwelt, always behind, 7th of 11, 11l behind Wanting (8-13) at Chelmsford City 6f mdn fll (5) pol in Feb.
My Mo (FR) 9-2fav (8-11) Led, driven over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace, no impression when lost place towards finish, 4th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Three Gracez (8-13) at Wolverhampton 7f 2yo hcp 0-65 (6) in Oct.
Hold Firm 28-1 (8-12) In touch, headway over 2f out, led approaching final furlong, driven and ran on, edged right close home, won at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (0-55) (6) in Feb beating Anniversarie (9-3) by 1/2l, 10 ran.
Luv U 11-4fav (9-4) Prominent, led over 4f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 10l behind Prayer Time (9-6) at Southwell 1m hcp (0-55) (6) fbs.