mid-division, not clear run over 2f out, soon switched right, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden and edged left over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up in rear, pushed along over 4f out, soon well beaten
mid-division, headway over 3f out, weakened final furlong
soon led, clear 9f out, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, held after
slowly into stride, held up towards rear, pushed along 4f out, headway on inside from 2f out, led inside final furlong, ran on
held up in rear, ridden 3f out, no impression
chased leader who went clear 9f out, ridden 2f out, every chance entering final furlong, no extra towards finish
Kindest won by just a neck last time out but she kept on well that day so should put up a very good challenge to our pick MUSIC OF THE MOOR who we side with ahead of Changing The Guard. Kindest just beat Chosen Forever at York last time and pedigree suggests this trip shouldn't be a problem. The Chris Wall filly had improved no end from a poor season opener at Warwick and there is potential for an even better run today. She will need to deliver such a run if she is to see off Music Of The Moor who is our selection. Just a nose behind Yashrid (who has since gone on to win again to frank the form) when seen at Ripon on his last start, Music Of The Moor stands a very good chance in this race. His form is good so far this year after winning his season opener at Beverley and that close second last time. A favourable weighting eases our decision to side with him here. Changing The Guard may be one for the places if coming on for his last contest at Pontefract. Although a note of caution is advised given some runners from interesting yards in this race we side with Music Of The Moor.
Wing Play (IRE) 12-1 (9-7) In rear, switched left 2f out, some headway, never near leaders, 8th of 13, 8l behind Jo'burg (8-12) at Sandown 1m 2f hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Jun.
Changing The Guard 5-2fav (9-11) In touch, headway to chase leaders 3f out, went 2nd on inside 2f out, soon ridden, unable to quicken, one pace in 3rd final furlong, 3rd of 10, 4 1/2l behind Arizona John (9-4) at Pontefract 1m 2f hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Jun.
Cygnet 8-1 (9-0) Pulled hard, mid-division, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 9th of 10, 42l behind Follow The Flag (8-6) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp 0-90 (3) gf in May.
Kindest 9-1 (9-5) Prominent, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on and held on well towards finish, won at York 1m 1f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Jun beating Chosen Forever (8-11) by nk, 19 ran.
Cool Baranca (GER) 7-1 (9-2) Steadied in rear, headway approaching final furlong, never on terms, 3rd of 6, 6l behind That'll Do Nicely (8-11) at Ayr 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jun.
Jonny Lesters Hair (IRE) 15-2fav (9-6) Led, raced stands side from over 2f out, ridden and headed well over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 15, 5l behind Ailsa Craig (9-3) at Carlisle 1m hcap (4) gf in Jun.
Snow Dancer (IRE) 14-1 (9-7) Slowly into stride, in rear, ridden and headway over 3f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 7, 6l behind High Office (9-5) at Haydock 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jun.
Music Of The Moor (IRE) 7-2 (9-6) Held up towards rear, headway on outer over 2f out, ridden inside final furlong, soon every chance, held post, 2nd of 8, ns behind Yashrid (9-0) at Ripon 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) gd in May.
Whippers Love (IRE) 25-1 (9-6) Chased leader, ridden to challenge 2f out, led briefly well over 1f out, until over 1f out stayed on same pace final furlong,, 3rd of 7, 4l behind Mawaddah (8-13) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Jun.
Stevie Thunder 25-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, behind, ridden and no real progress final 2f, 8th of 14, 8l behind Submariner (9-1) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-95 (3) pol in Jun.
