held up towards, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
with leader, ridden 2f out, one pace
led, headed over 1f out, soon not much room, ridden inside final furlong, kept on
in touch, ridden and switched right over 1f out, chased winner inside final furlong, one pace
chased leaders, led over 1f out, soon hung left and ridden, kept on well
in rear, soon pushed along, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on and no impression
in rear, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous
MR WOLF looks likely to gain an early lead and it might be enough to see off Musical Bridge and Mandarin Spirit. The evergreen veteran is at his best when able to dominate and while he is yet to win at Hamilton Park; he could make up for the lost time here. Musical Bridge has been a credit to his connections though has gone up plenty for his consistency. Mandarin Spirit could be the one to prosper if the others go off too quickly. Hazelrigg has been placed twice off today's mark and is sure to be thereabouts again. Wicked Wilma and Ask Jenny are not the most frequent of winners though both mares have finished close up of late. Jim Goldie won this race last year and he is represented by Barraland. The hope is that the blinkers work for the first time. Mr Wolf is an admirable old campaigner and he could add to his impressive tally tonight.
Musical Bridge 2-1fav (10-0) Raced keenly, led, driven 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on and every chance until no extra towards finish, 4th of 6, 1 3/4l behind Arjemis (8-12) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Mr Wolf 5-1 (9-2) Led, ridden 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra and lost 2nd post, 3rd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Riflessione (9-5) at Pontefract 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Mandarin Spirit (IRE) 12-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, driven and outpaced 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, not reached leaders, 4th of 10, 3l behind Lost In Paris (9-4) at Musselburgh 5f hcp (3) gf.
Hazelrigg (IRE) 8-11fav (9-8) Mid-division, headway and carried head awkwardly over 1f out, switched left entering final furlong, not quicken, 3rd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Cape Royal (9-11) at Ripon 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Wicked Wilma (IRE) 25-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden and every chance inside final furlong, kept on and held towards finish, 2nd of 12, 3/4l behind Cape Royal (9-11) at Ripon 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Ask Jenny (IRE) 10-1 (8-12) Soon tracked winner, ridden and weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 7, 4 1/2l behind Choreography (10-0) at Brighton 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Barraland 18-1 (8-5) Mid-division, driven and outpaced over 2f out, soon lost place, weakened final furlong, 8th of 10, 10l behind Lost In Paris (9-4) at Musselburgh 5f hcp (3) gf.