On The Feather has been improving with each run over a mile so far and she was right up there with the leaders before weakening in the final furlong in her last effort. If she can last the trip this time then she could play a part, but we look more favourably towards HELLBENDER. He has finished as runner-up in his last two runs and is rated 10lbs higher on the artificial. We take a tentative chance that he can translate that ability to the turf and take the race. However, if he is unable to land the punches then Angelena Ballerina is waiting in the shadows. She ran solidly to place in her last start over this trip here and only 4lb higher in the ratings than her last winning mark she is the biggest threat to the pick. Nicky Vaughan has found a favourable mark for Jack Jicaro who is more interesting as he steps up in trip to a mile for the first time in a handicap.
Hellbender (IRE) 10-3 (8-12) Wide in mid-division, headway on outside over 2f out, chased winner over 1f out, stayed on strongly under pressure towards finish, just failed, 2nd of 11, shd behind Whispering Spirit (9-2) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
On The Feather 16-1 (9-6) Tracked leader, ridden and effort over 2f out, soon lost place, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 15, 5l behind Belle Park (8-9) at Chepstow 1m hcp 0-55 (6) gs.
Harare 8-1 (9-8) Slowly into stride, towards rear, headway on outside from 4f out, pushed along to chase leaders 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 6th of 13, 10l behind Bute Street (8-11) at Chepstow 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) gd.
Louisiana Gift (IRE) 10-3 (8-12) Chased leader, led 5f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 5, 7l behind Dutiful (9-6) at Brighton 1m 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Angelena Ballerina (IRE) 18-1 (8-7) In touch, ridden and effort 2f out, kept on and every chance until one pace final furlong, 3rd of 10, 3l behind Ashkalara (8-5) at Chepstow 1m flls hcp 0-75 (5) gs.
Charlietoo 25-1 (8-9) Tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, slightly outpaced over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 5l behind Fault (9-7) at Leicester 7f 3yo & 4yo sll (6) gf.
Michael's Nook 10-3 (8-4) Chsed leaders, pushed along halfway, ridden and lost 3rd over 3f out, one pace and no impression final 2f, last of 5, 6l behind Purple Gallery (9-0) at Bath 1m 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) fm.
Cuckoo Rock (IRE) 4-1 (9-2) Chased leaders until wide on bend and slightly lost place 5f out, rallied on wide outside over 2f out, stayed on to well held 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 5l behind Gee Major (8-12) at Bath 1m 3yo hcp 0-55 (6) fm.
Avon Rock 20-1 (7-12) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 10, 15l behind Galatian (9-4) at Leicester 6f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Superstitious Me (IRE) 33-1 (8-4) Mid-division, headway on outside 6f out, ridden along 3f out, stayed on to 3rd inside final furlong until final 100 yards, 4th of 12, 3l behind Beat Up (9-3) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Jack Jicaro 17-2 (8-9) Slowly into stride, soon pushed along, effort approaching 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 6, 11l behind Silent Treatment (8-13) at Yarmouth 5f 2yo sll (6) sft in Aug '08.
My Jeanie (IRE) 18-1 (8-5) Soon with leaders on outside, lost place over 4f out, last of 14, 42l behind Whispering Spirit (9-3) at Kempton 1m app hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jun.
Knowledgeable 22-1 (7-13) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, no impression, 6th of 17, 11l behind Up At Last (8-6) at Chepstow 6f 3yo mdn hcp 0-65 (6) gs.
