prominent, ridden to lead over 1f out, hard pressed final furlong, held on gamely
prominent, ridden and every chance over 1f out, not pace of leading pair
tracked leaders, switched right over 1f out, ridden to challenge entering final furlong, just held
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, one pace final furlong
dwelt, behind, switched right and headway over 1f out, soon ridden, weakened final furlong
close up, ridden 2f out, eased when beaten inside final furlong
Withdrawn
Brazilian Brush should be backed to win this heat as long as the ground remains on the soft side of good. It's not easy to separate the remainder but Cheshire Rose is an interesting raider from Yorkshire and Jane's Payoff may have more to offer. The selection hasn't fulfilled the obvious promise that he showed on debut when finishing strongly into fourth behind Fateh Fields at Newbury. He has worn a tongue tie the last twice but that has been dispensed with for this afternoon. He has a bit to prove but this will be the first time that he's encountered similar ground to that of his debut and his pedigree points to him being a soft ground horse. It's worth taking the chance in a poor race. Ben rates a mention but has won just once in nineteen starts with Our Acquaintance and Penrice Castle others that have had their share of opportunities. Cheshire Rose impressed when making a winning debut last year but has barely beat a horse home since and has a good bit to prove and of more interest is Jane's Payoff who has, at least, been progressive on the all-weather. There was a lot to like about her win last time but we'll go back to Brazilian Brush for our pick.
Brazilian Brush (IRE) 10-1 (8-12) Behind in touch, ridden 3f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 11, 9l behind Brassini (9-3) at Lingfield 6f 3yo hcp (4) gf.
Jane's Payoff (IRE) 14-1 (9-4) With leaders, led over 2f out, hard ridden when edged right, held on, won at W'hampton 5f 2yo mdn auc (6) pol in Apr beating Golden Dane (8-11) by a nk, 12 ran.
Cheshire Rose 28-1 (9-2) With leaders, weakened 2f out, 13th of 14, 29l behind Kaldoun Kingdom (9-4) at Ayr 6f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) sft in Oct.
River N' Blues (IRE) 28-1 (8-8) Prominent, ridden, weakened over 2f out, 9th of 11, 16l behind Nice Wee Girl (9-1) at Salisbury 6f 3yo hcp (5) gd.
Ben 9-2 (8-9) Chased clear leader, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong but no chance with winner, 2nd of 7, 4l behind Magical Speedfit (9-0) at Brighton 5f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Penrice Castle 5-1 (8-11) Keen, headway halfway, weakened over 1f out and eased, last of 8, 31l behind Pennyspider (8-1) at Bath 5f 3yo hcp (5) gd in Apr.
Our Acquaintance 8-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders, keen, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed over 1f out, faded, 5th of 11, 7l behind Nice Wee Girl (9-1) at Salisbury 6f 3yo hcp (5) gd.
Shatter Resistant (IRE) 6-1 (8-7) Held up, never dangerous, 6th of 10, 13l behind Equuleus Pictor (8-11) at Yarmouth 5f hcap (5) gd.
