tracked winner, every chance approaching 2f out, ridden entering final furlong, kept on same pace
tracked leaders in 3rd, one pace final furlong
made all, ridden inside final furlong, kept on well
in touch in 5th, went 4th 3 out, soon ridden, one pace
went left start, in rear, ridden well over 2f out, kept on and no impression
AVOW is the form horse in the opener and is taken to land it at the expense of Craicattack and Mrs Boss. The selection has won twice in this grade or similar in recent months. He is a tough and consistent sort that can handle himself well in his grade. He comes into the race off the back of a win at Wolverhampton and if he recaptures that form he is sure to go close once again. Craicattack won a maiden at Brighton last season and looked like horse that could develop into a fair handicapper. That was not to be the case but he has however run well in the grade and landed a similar race over seven furlongs at this venue during the winter so any market moves should be noted. Mrs Boss drops into claiming grade for the first time since breaking her maiden tag at Lingfield in February. This looks like one of her easiest opportunities for some time so she warrants plenty of respect. Avow is always competitive at this level and looks the percentage call.
Stef And Stelio 13-2 (9-0) Broke well, soon taken back to track leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 9, 13l behind Vanilla Loan (8-8) at Yarmouth 6f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Mrs Boss 11-2 (8-10) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, one pace and no impression when weakened into 4th inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 4l behind Silver Linnet (8-9) at Ffos Las 5f 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) gs.
Craicattack (IRE) 2-1fav (9-3) Led, headed over 2f out, soon hard ridden and one pace, 3rd of 8, 5l behind Lockantanks (8-11) at Lingfield 7f 3yo clm stks (6) pol in Mar.
Musical Delight 80-1 (9-3) Towards rear, weakened over 2f out, last of 8, 28l behind Unshakable Will (9-3) at Ayr 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Sep.
Avow (USA) 3-1 (8-8) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, kept on well, won at Wolverhampton 6f 3yo clm stks (5) pol beating Clear Ice (8-10) by 1/2l, 7 ran.
Back On 25-1 (8-11) Held up towards rear, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous, 7th of 8, 18l behind Call To Arms (8-9) at Lingfield 1m mdn stks (5) pol in Feb.