tracked leader, challenged 3f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
prominent, outpaced 3f out
held up, headway over 4f out, soon ridden, stayed on well final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden and headway over 3f out, led over 1f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong
in touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened final 2f
took keen hold, held up, lost pace over 3f out
held up, ridden over 3f, weakened over 2f
led, ridden over 3f, headed over 1f, rallied and every chance inside final furlong, just held close home
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace and no impression final furlong
took keen hold, held up, ridden over 3f weakened over 2f
held up, ridden over 3f, stayed on approaching final furlong
behind, ridden over 4f, tailed off over 2f
Ed Dunlop is a rare visitor to Hamilton and so Mith Hill has to be respected in this contest, and he is chosen to lead home Marias Magic and Sporting Gesture. The selection landed a hat-trick of wins last season, one on the turf and two on the all-weather at Lingfield. He returned to the Polytrack recently and after coming in for heavy support, finished well beaten in seventh. He was caught a bit flat footed in that contest and wasn't given a hard time when his chance had gone. We should see a different animal here today and he looks the one to beat. Marias Magic landed a Bath contest in great style last term and as she is very lightly raced she may show plenty of improvement this season. It is hard to belive Sporting Gesture didn't win a race last season as he has plenty of ability and consistency. He is down to a very favourable mark and should be involved in the finish. So a few fingers were burnt on Mith Hill last time but they get get their losses back today.
Dimple Chad 50-1 Always behind, 10th of 12, 12l behind Swift Sailor at Musselburgh 1m 6f hcp gs in Mar.
Hezaam (USA) 25-1 Held up, ridden well over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 8th of 10, 26l behind Danelor at Pontefract 1m 2f hcp gs in Mar.
Kristensen 14-1 Prominent, effort over 4f out, ridden over 3f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 4l behind Dr Sharp at Doncaster 2m 2f hcp gd.
Mith Hill 9-4fav In touch, pushed along and not quicken 2f out, no impression over 1f out, 7th of 12, 4l behind Jack of Trumps at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp pol.
Sporting Gesture 20-1 Mid-division, lost place over 4f out, soon behind, 9th of 12, 11l behind Swift Sailor at Musselburgh 1m 6f hcp gs in Mar.
Lewis Island (IRE) 11-4fav Dwelt, pulled hard, held up, ridden over 3f out, soon beaten, last of 8, 40l behind Dance World at Southwell 1m 4f hcp (E3) fbs in Dec.
Backgammon 16-1 In touch, ridden halfway, weakened quickly 3f out, 11th of 13, 22l behind Cello at Bath 1m hcp (D2) sft in Oct.
Marias Magic 7-4fav Track leader, hung left 2f out and soon weakened, 9th of 11, 13l behind Street Life at Yarmouth 1m 2f hcp (E3) sft in Nov.
Millagros (IRE) 40-1 Towards rear, pushed along over 4f out, some late headway, never near to challenge, 7th of 13, 9l behind Far Pavilions at Catterick 1m 6f hcp gd.
Nerone (GER) 12-1 Led, headed over 3f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 10, 27l behind Nounou at Musselburgh 2m hcp gf.
Millennium Hall 8-1 Held up, ridden over 3f out, soon beaten, last of 6, 47l behind Sharadi at Musselburgh 2m hcp (E3) gf in Sept.
Howards Dream (IRE) 10-1 Always rear, 8th of 9, 46l behind Boris The Spider at Ayr 1m 5f stk (H5) sft in Oct.
