made all, pushed along 2f out, stayed on well, readily
tracked leader, pushed along over 3f out, soon struggling and tailed off
held up behind front pair, went 2nd 4f out, pushed along well over 2f out, kept on, no impression
Mrs Fox was beaten over 50 lengths when 10th of 11 on debut and is best watched. Snow Shepherdess is an interesting newcomer as a daughter of Mastercraftsman and the market should reflect expectations but HARD AS NAILS sets the standard. The Black Sam Bellamy gelding confirmed earlier promise with a cosy success at Ludlow on his return from a break and looks the sort to progress further.
Hard As Nails 7-1 (11-2) Pressed leader, led after 4f, clear over 2f out, in no danger after, stayed on, won at Ludlow 2m (4) gs in May beating Tour Ovalie (10-10) by 2 1/2l, 10 ran.
Mrs Fox (FR) 9-1 (10-2) Towards rear, pushed along 6f out, well beaten final 4f, 10th of 11, dist behind El Elefante (11-0) at Perth 2m (4) sft in Apr.
Snow Shepherdess Mastercraftsman filly out of In The Soup.
Queen Of Hindsight (IRE) 11-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, pushed along over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 9, 12 3/4l behind Tique (10-10) at Bangor-on-Dee 2m 1f (5) gd in May.