led, ridden when headed 2f out, weakened quickly final furlong
in touch, headway 3f out, close up when lost action and unseated rider over 1f out
held up, brief effort 3f out
tracked leaders, led over 2f out, ridden and headed 1f out, one pace
mid-division, headway to join leaders 3f out, led 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
tracked leaders, lost place 5f out, soon tailed off
held up mid-division, headway 3f out, ridden and switched left over 1f out to lead inside final furlong, ran on
in touch, ridden and one pace over 3f out
Nonrunner
Zelos, Shotfire Ridge and High Class Problem are all shortlisted in this claimer and the narrow nomination is given to Zelos. This 3-year-old from the Jamie Osbourne yard ran a fair race in a handicap here last time and his overall form reads well in the context of this race. He is not the easiest of rides but he has a strong pilot on board here in Jim Crowley and he can finally get his head in front. Shotfire Ridge showed plenty of ability on his debut when he won with a bit in hand at Nottingham last year but he was slightly disappointing on his seasonal reapperance at Newmarket, albeit in a much stronger race than this. He may have needed the run that day after an absence and he is certainly worth a look in the market today. High Class Problem has the capability to win this but he was disappointing at Brighton last time and that run will have to be forgiven. Music Note is dropped in grade and he could be dangerous if he is allowed an easy lead. However, we will stick with Zelos to land the prize.
High Class Problem (IRE) 7-1 (9-7) Held up, never dangerous, last of 15, 20l behind Blue Mistral (8-10) at Brighton 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Shotfire Ridge 14-1 (9-6) Mid-division, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 9th of 10, 23l behind Night Cru (9-8) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Jun.
Grand Sefton 20-1 (9-0) In touch, effort 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 10, 14l behind Desert Dreamer (9-11) at Kempton 7f clm (5) pol.
Our Herbie 9-1 (9-4) Towards rear, headway and switched left over 1f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, never going pace to reach leaders, 6th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Cnoc Moy (9-6) at Windsor 1m 3yo hcp (5) gs.
Zelos (IRE) 8-1 (8-13) Behind, stayed on final 2f, not pace to reach leaders, 6th of 14, 4l behind Sun of The Sea (9-6) at Lingfield 1m 1f 3yo hcp (6) gd.
Miss Invincible 25-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride, always in rear, ridden and struggling 3f out, last of 8, 15l behind Marzelline (8-9) at Lingfield 1m 2f mdn fll (5) gf in Jun.
Music Note (IRE) 12-1 (9-9) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out, 7th of 11, 13l behind Starlight Gazer (9-3) at Leicester 7f hcap (4).
Katie Lawson (IRE) 20-1 (8-13) Held up in rear, driven and struggling over 2f out, 5th of 7, 19l behind Snake Skin (8-9) at Brighton 1m 4f fll hcp (6) sft in May.
