in touch on outside, ridden and behind final 2f
chased leaders, ridden halfway, behind final 2f
restrained in touch, pushed along 3f out, kept on under pressure final furlong
keen, tracked leaders, driven to chase winner over 1f out, no impression final furlong
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
soon led, headed 2f out, chased winner to over 1f out, weakened quickly final furlong
raced wide, behind, headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong
pressed leader, led 2f out, driven over 1f out, soon in command
in touch, hard ridden 2f out, kept on under pressure final furlong
always in rear, tailed off final 2f
Houdini Bay gets the confident vote with Yeldham Lady and Sherbourne rating the main dangers. The selection won well last time out when defeating Sherbourne and, although that rival is better off at the weights, he won with a little in hand and, with the step up in trip sure to suit, he will be hard to beat. Sherbourne is sure to have his supporters as he is likely to have come on for his last run. He will not be far away. Yeldham Lady is another worthy of respect on her latest third in the same race but she is far from consistent so can not be put forward with any confidence. Of the remainder Granary Girl is from a shrewd yard and should be noted in the market but her overall form leaves her with plenty to find. This is a desperate affair and stakes should be kept to a minimum but for the winner we return to Houdini Bay in the hope that the blinkers work for a second time.