in touch, ridden 3f out, weakened approaching 2f out
slowly into stride, in touch and keen, switched left over 2f out, headway to chase leaders, switched right 1f out, just denied
led for 1f, stayed prominent till chased leader 2f out, under pressure when hung left 1f out, kept on to lead last stride
prominent, led after 1f, ridden 2f out, headed last stride
held up and keen in prominent position until ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out
in touch, driven over 3f out, ridden to chase leaders over 2f out, soon one pace
An interesting maiden and with the Henry Cecil yard going well at present, this looks an excellent opportunity for My Mellors to see off Akrmina and Hurricane Love. The selection boasts very consistent form and has fewer negatives than his leading rivals here. He was third at Carlisle on his latest start, and the runner-up has franked the form by winning since. Akrmina has a similar level of form to My Mellors but Michael Jarvis' filly is not certain to appreciate the drop to seven furlongs, having finished third over a mile at Brighton last time. Hurricane Love is arguably the first choice from the Barry Hills stable judging by jockey bookings but this significant drop in trip is a concern, while Nashwan Star is best watched after a disappointing latest effort at Beverley, although her earlier form would certainly give her a chance. Duo Leoni is entitled to improve and has each way prospects whilst the market may guide with regard to Super Song, but My Mellors looks to be the safest bet in a poor race.
