in touch, ridden over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on
chased leader after 1f to over 1f out, soon weakened
led after 1f, ridden, headed over 1f out, lost 3rd inside final furlong
in touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out
mid-division, ridden, outpaced over 3f out
slowly away, always in rear
in rear, ridden, headway over 2f out, chased winner over 1f out, no impression final furlong
led 1f, chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
always in rear
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, kept on under pressure to go 3rd inside final furlong
A modest handicap in which JENNY'S PRIDE is the selection and Hettie Hubble and Ask Dan are the others to make our short list. John Harris makes the long journey up from Leicestershire to take his chances with this filly and the hint is taken. A winner of a seller last time out, she beat a smart enough performer in Blue Noodles on the day. Hettie Hubble has dropped massively down the weights but ran one of her better races when placing in an apprentices handicap last time out. Ask Dan is a regular in moderate events of this nature. He is no great shakes though does appear to win in his turn. Elements is from a good family and is on handicap debut. If the market speaks positively it should not be ignored. Mohawk Ridge was the subject of a massive gamble at Musselburgh but was one of the first beaten on the day. Dark Echoes is tried at a half way house distance having failed to sparkle over sprint and middle distance trips. A humdrum event where stakes should be kept to sensible levels and for the winner, we recommend Jenny's Pride.
Mohawk Ridge 5-4fav (9-2) Held up in touch, weakened over 2f out, 4th of 5, 14l behind Island Chief (9-1) at Musselburgh 1m 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gs in Jul.
Jenny's Pride (IRE) 7-1 (8-4) Chased leaders, ridden to lead approaching final furlong, driven out, won at Leicester 7f 3yo sll (5) sft in Jul beating Blue Noodles (9-3) by 1 1/4l, 14 ran.
Ask Dan (IRE) 8-1 (8-10) Led 2f, with leader, lost place over 2f out, soon weakened, 7th of 9, 32l behind Fremen (9-13) at Hamilton 1m clm stks (6) gs.
Elements (IRE) 10-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened 1f out, 6th of 13, 8l behind Wood Fairy (8-12) at Thirsk 7f mdn stks (5) gd in Jul.
Dark Echoes 25-1 (8-4) Mid-division, pushed along over 5f out, weakened 3f out, 12th of 16, 25l behind Amazing Blue Sky (8-10) at Doncaster 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Jul.
More Tea Vicar (IRE) 33-1 (8-2) Held up, kept on from over 1f out, no impression, 5th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Dark Moment (9-3) at Musselburgh 7f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Hettie Hubble 13-2 (8-10) In touch, driven to lead 1f out, headed and no extra well inside final furlong, 2nd of 10, 1 1/4l behind Botham (10-0) at Hamilton 6f app hcp (6) gs.
Elusive Style (IRE) 100-1 (8-9) Mid-division, soon pushed along, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on to take 3rd towards finish, 3rd of 11, 7l behind Whispering Spirit (8-12) at Catterick 7f 3yo mdn aut (6) gs in Jul.
Our Apolonia (IRE) 50-1 (8-0) In rear, soon pushed along, outpaced over 2f out, 4th of 5, 19l behind Diggeratt (8-7) at Carlisle 1m 3yo clm (6) gd.
Lady Norlela 80-1 (8-2) Always behind, 8th of 11, 15l behind Social Rhythm (9-0) at Musselburgh 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
