disputed lead early until led after 1f, nudged along 2f out, over length ahead entering final 1f, pressed and ran on gamely final furlong, just held on
held up in 5th, closed on outer under 3f out, ridden and hung left well over 1f out, no impression from over 1f out and soon held
held up in 4th, lost place slightly over 2f out and pushed along, headway entering straight when not clear run and switched left, ridden and closed steadily from over 1f out, gaining near finish but no threat to leaders
disputed lead early until tracked leader after 1f, dropped to 3rd under 4f out, niggled along under 2f out, headway into 2nd well over 1f out, challenged and every chance inside final furlong, just held
chased leaders on outer, headway into 2nd under 4f out, pushed along 2f out, ridden and ran on same pace from well over 1f out, no extra well inside final furlong
Mountain Brave's best is useful but she's only beaten one rival in total in her last two starts. She's been dropped just 3lb so a watching brief is advised until she's back to form. Zim Baby looks in the handicapper's grip, whilst Shepherds Way is on a career-high mark after a narrow Yarmouth success. She holds her form well though and can continue to progress, especially with forecast soft ground sure to suit. However, she's held by EY UP IT'S MAGGIE (NAP) on their Carlisle running in May, since when the latter has run a cracking third in a hot York heritage handicap. She's an improver and can score. Fizzy Feet is useful but has disappointed on all three starts here.
Mountain Brave 16-1 (9-9) Raced prominently in centre, faded final furlong, last of 14, 11 1/2l behind Ejtilaab (9-11) at Newcastle 6f hcp (2) pol in Jun.
Zim Baby 10-3 (9-7) Raced keenly, close up, pushed along to challenge over 1f out, soon ridden, faded inside final furlong, 6th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Punchbowl Flyer (10-0) at Windsor 6f hcp (2) sft in Jun.
Shepherds Way (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Dwelt, in rear, pushed along halfway, headway entering final furlong, soon every chance, ridden to lead close home, won at York 6f hcp fll (2) gf in Jun beating Noorban (8-12) by hd, 7 ran.
Fizzy Feet (IRE) 9-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders, pushed along over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 11th of 14, 9 3/4l behind Look Out Louis (9-1) at Chester 6f hcp (4) gf in Jun.
Ey Up It's Maggie 33-1 (8-12) Led narrowly, ridden over 2f out, headed entering final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 17, 1 3/4l behind First Folio (9-3) at York 6f hcp (2) gf in Jun.
