tracked leaders, led 3f out, driven over 2 out, ridden out
held up in touch, chased winner 2f out, weakened final furlong
tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace
in touch when pulled up 7f out, dismounted
led, ridden and headed 3f out, soon weakened
held up mid-division, ridden over 3f out, stayed on well 2f out, not reach winner
slowly into stride, towards rear, brief effort on outside 3f out, soon beaten
towards rear, ridden 4f out, under pressure when hung sharply left over 1f out, one pace
A tricky handicap in which recent York second, Sir Sidney will need to beat an unfavourable draw in order to score from Gold Medallist and Lord Crispin. David Morris' charge has finished second in two decent Northern maidens, the last being at York to Mark Johnston's useful Persuader. Gold Medallist won under an enterprising ride in maiden company at Salisbury but was a tad disappointing last time out. This race isn't particularly strong and he looks a live contender on the book. Lord Crispin chased home Surval in a Haydock maiden on very heavy ground. She is rated 88 so a handicap rating of 76 does not look harsh under the circumstances. Royal Trigger is yet to confirm the earlier promise of his win in a maiden at Lingfield Park during the winter campaign. Double Mystery may benefit for a step up in trip.