held up, headway over 2f out, ridden and soon one pace
chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
pulled hard, joined leader 5f out, led over 1f out, ridden out
keen, chased leaders, switched left over 1f out, effort and hung left under pressure inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 2f out
hampered start, pulled hard, held up in rear, headway over 3f out, kept on final furlong, nearest finish
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
slowly into stride, raced mid-division, ridden over 3f out, headway over 2f out, weakened final furlong
soon pushed along in rear, weakened over 3f out
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
behind and outpaced
edged left start, held up behind, never dangerous
Elsinora, just touched off last time, can go one better in this weak contest, with Defana, City General and Go Free others in with a chance. There are plenty of duck-eggs littered about here, and it may well be that the recent form of Elsinora will pay to follow. On her latest engagement in similar company at Carlisle, Hugh Morrison's filly struck the front in the straight but threw in the towel when tackled by the eventual winner Reversionary, and so is no good thing to make amends. However, a glance at the form of the rest of her rivals reveals that serious opposition is thin on the ground, so even with doubts about her resolution, Elsinora is the pick. Defana was fancied when third to Oktis Morilious at Warwick and although hailing from a yard that has been in great form, needs to find another gear. City General has taken on slightly better company without showing a great deal, and Go Free lined up on the fibresand last time. All can play a part, but Elsinora is the one to be on.
