held up, headway 4f out, ridden over 2f out, no extra final furlong
tracked leaders, headway over 3f out, ridden to challenge 2f out, one pace final furlong
tracked leaders, effort when hampered over 4f out, headway 3f out, ridden over 2f out, no extra final furlong
led, pushed along and headed 5f out, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
tracked leader, pushed along and led 5f out, ridden over 2f out, kept on well final furlong
held up behind, never near to challenge
Hearthstead Pride could had been in fair form on the all-weather but looks even better on turf and could hardly have been more impressive when thrashing his rivals at pontefract last week. Mark Johnston's charge can expect no leniency from the handicapper and he will be taking a big leap up the ratings so this looks a golden opportunity under a 5lb penalty. Sculptor has not fulfilled early potential and is now tried in blinkers so Callisto, who has shaped well in maidens, looks the one for the forecast.