prominent, tracked leader on inner 4f out to well over 1f out, weakened quickly approaching final furlong
towards rear, not clear run inside final 2f, headway and kept on inside final furlong, not trouble leaders
tracked leaders on outer, ridden over 2f out, hung left over 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong
tracked leader to 4f out, went 2nd well over 1f out, no impression on leader, weakened final furlong
took keen hold towards rear, headway on inside and effort over 1f out, not reach leaders, one pace final furlong
led, ridden 4l clear over 1f out, kept on, caught near finish
held up in rear, headway on outer over 1f out, quickened well to lead near finish, driven out
Eleanor Eloise could be of interest first time in a handicap off 60 but preference is for Bens Gorgie who has a 3lb pull in the weights with Solicitude for a length defeat last time out. The selection ran well in defeat last time out when he was only reeled in late on. Whilst this may not be the easiest track to front-run on, he has run well here in the past and with Jim Crowley again in the saddle a big run is in the offing. Solicitude doesn't win as often as he should but got the head in front on that last run and needs respect despite a 3lb rise in the weights. Double Valentine is consistent but yet to win over this trip, whilst Alucica is a course and distance winner and needs a check in the betting returning from an absence. The Jailer ran well in defeat last time out whilst Eleanor Eloise is one to stay on the right side of if the money comes. An open heat then, in which Bens Georgie gets the nod.
Eleanor Eloise (USA) 11-1 (9-7) Chased winner, effort over 1f out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 7, 3 1/2l behind Moon Bound (8-10) at Lingfield 6f mdn aut stk (5) pol in Jan.
Solicitude 5-2fav (9-1) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, led 1f out and ran on, won at W'hampton 7f fll hcp (6) pol in Jan beating Bens Georgie (9-4) by 1l, 11 ran.
Bens Georgie (IRE) 10-3 (9-4) Soon led, headed over 5f out, led again 2f out, headed 1f out and one pace, 2nd of 11, 1l behind Solicitude (9-1) at W'hampton 7f fll hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Rosie Cross (IRE) 13-2 (9-2) Mid-division, ridden and effort over 1f out, not quicken final furlong, stayed on one pace, 5th of 9, 1 1/2l behind Sir Loin (7-12) at Kempton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jan.
Nikki Bea (IRE) 14-1 (8-7) Tracked leader, ridden 2f out, edged left 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Joy And Pain (8-13) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
The Jailer 10-3 (9-0) Keen, soon led, shaken up over 2f out, ridden and headed approaching final furlong, one pace, 2nd of 3, 2l behind Dushstorm (9-2) at Lingfield 1m sll (6) pol.
Double Valentine 4-1 (8-7) Started slowly, towards rear, headway over 2f out, chased winner over 1f out, no extra, 2nd of 10, 1l behind Over To You Bert (8-7) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-50 (6) pol.
Alucica 10-1 (8-12) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 12, 19l behind Guadaloup (8-9) at Musselburgh 7f hcap (6) gs in Jun.