reared start, always in rear, very wide straight 3f out, never a factor
tracked winner, ridden over 2f out, no impression from over 1f out
took keen hold mid-division, headway to chase leaders over 2f out, soon one pace and no extra over 1f out
steadied start, held up behind, stayed on same pace final 2f, never nearer
took keen hold behind, headway 2f out, kept on, not reached leaders
raced wide in touch, ridden and no headway final 2f, soon one pace
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, not quickened, weakened 1f out
made all, led, ridden clear over 1f out, driven out
always towards rear, never on terms
always towards rear, never a factor
steadied start, held up in rear, ridden 3f out, never a factor
held up, ridden to chase leaders 2f out, no extra and weakened quickly over 1f out
Primarily gets the confident vote in this handicap with Piddies Pride and Laith rating the main dangers. The selection was a good third behind Union Jack Jackson last time out. That form looks rock solid in the context of this race and off the same mark here he looks the one to be on. Piddies Pride rates the main danger on her best form but she looked in the handicappers grip when well beaten off this mark last time out. Laith is another that could go well but he was behind the selection last time and on the same terms here there is no reason why he should reverse placings. Megalala has definite place claims despite top weight but he may need the run after being off the track for 219 days. Simpsons Gamble is game and consistent and is sure to run his race but he is hard to win with and with this in mind for the winner we are happy to return to Primarily.
Megalala (IRE) 40-1 (8-6) Prominent, ridden and hung right over 2f out, stayed on well to lead inside final furlong, won at Brighton 7f clm (6) gs in Sept beating Convince (8-10) by 1l, 15 ran.
North Fleet 12-1 (8-0) Never dangerous, 13th of 14, 10l behind Paddywack (8-10) at Ripon 5f app hcp (5) gf in Apr.
Laith (IRE) 10-1 (8-12) In touch, effort over 1f out, every chance entering final furlong, no extra final half furlong, 4th of 12, 2l behind Union Jack Jackson (8-9) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-50 (6) pol in Apr.
Simpsons Gamble (IRE) 12-1 (9-13) Tracked leader, hampered after 1f, ridden to join leader 2f out, every chance until no extra well inside final furlong, 3rd of 4, 3 1/2l behind Jaady (8-10) at Lingfield 1m mdn aut stk (6) pol in Mar.
Piddies Pride (IRE) 10-1 (9-5) In rear, ridden halfway, stayed on final furlong, never nearer, 6th of 14, 5l behind Exponential (8-12) at Folkestone 6f app hcp (6) gf in Apr.
King of Charm (IRE) 5-1 (8-11) Held up, headway on outer 2f out, soon ridden, no impression over 1f out, 10th of 12, 7l behind Union Jack Jackson (8-9) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-50 (6) pol in Apr.
Primarily 8-1 (8-10) Held up, ridden 2f out, stayed on steadily final furlong, not reach leaders, 3rd of 12, 2l behind Union Jack Jackson (8-9) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-50 (6) pol in Apr.
Christian Bendix 12-1 (8-10) With leader, ridden to leave over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 13, 7l behind Megalo Maniac (8-9) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-50 (6) std in Apr.
