prominent, chased leader 3f out, ridden over 2f out, led over 1f out, ran on well
prominent, ridden and hung left over 2f out, soon weakened
bumped at the start, switched left and headway over 2f out, soon ridden, one pace final furlong
carried left start, led after 1f, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
slowly into stride, soon outpaced
went left at start, led for 1f, ridden over 3f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong
prominent, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out but ran on inside final furlong
soon outpaced, ridden and switched left over 1f out, finished well final furlong
A poor race in which Mermaid's Cry is tentatively selected in favour of Glasson Lodge and Wizzskilad. Mermaid's Cry ran a very solid race on her debut when finishing an unlucky-in-running second to Bowland Bride at Thirsk. She has flopped since on two occasions but this is her grade and it is hoped that she will consent to put her best foot forward for new trainer, Roy Brotherton. Glasson Lodge is exposed at this level and has been expensive to follow. David Evans' team is in form so this one must be respected in such a weak heat. Wizzkislad ran better than her market odds at Nottingham suggested but her trainer is badly in form at the moment. It's difficult to enthuse about many of these and we recommend Mermaid's Cry at minimal stakes.