led for a furlong, chased leaders, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
led after a furlong, ridden and headed well over 1f out, soon weakened
mid-division, ridden 2f out, no impression final furlong
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong, no impression
behind, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
behind, ridden and headway over 1f out, soon led, hung left, kept on and hung right inside final furlong, headed post
chased leaders, weakened 2f out
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on to lead post
in rear, pushed along and switched right halfway, ridden and headway over 1f out, one pace
behind, ridden and headway over 1f out, switched left inside final furlong, one pace
pushed along to chase leaders, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden to lead well over 1f out, soon headed, weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders, weakened over 1f out
A 2lb rise in the weights does not look to be enough to halt the progress of Flipando, who is selected in preference to Bohola Flyer and Celtic Thunder, who can spearhead the challenge from the rest. Under My Spell is another that is holding her form well at the moment and should make another bold bid again today. However, she is now up 6lb from her Leicester success and looks to have a bit to prove at this level. Times Review is also appears to be in the grip of the assessor at the moment and may be best watched this afternoon. In contrast to Bohola Flyer, who has thrived on racing of late and should not be too far away if handling this first visit to a northern course. Celtic Thunder is still relatively lightly raced and has posted a few bits of form that gives him place claims here. However, nothing makes as much appeal as Flipando, who has shown a good level of progression this season and is entitled take his chance in this grade again. The fact that he has failed to get his head in front since winning a maiden at Newcastle last season has meant that the assessor still has work to do in getting to grips with Flipando and he can make the most of a fair chance at the weights today.