with leader to 1f out, weakened final furlong
led, ridden halfway, headed over 1f out, no extra
winner, tracked leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, driven out
pulled hard tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on, but unable to quicken inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, hung left, stayed on same pace final furlong
keen, held up, ridden 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong
High Ridge is worth another chance in this company and is selected in preference to Pippa's Dancer and Depressed. The last named has finally been given some slack by the handicapper and is back on a winning mark. Depressed goes well here and, as John Egan knows plenty about his quirks, a bold bid cannot be ruled out. Pippa's Dancer made the most of a good opportunity to score at Kempton earlier in the month and has a solid chance of following up despite being set to race off a 5lb higher mark. The drop back to sprint distances could be the making of the daughter of Desert Style and she is one to bear in mind if there is strong support for her in the betting ring. However, High Ridge has the edge in terms of experience and this wily old character is given the benefit of the doubt after a luckless run at Thirsk 12 days ago. The booking of Jamie Spencer suggests his connections mean business and High Ridge is expected to be given every assistance to get back to winning ways this afternoon.
Honey Ryder 16-1 (9-3) Raced freely, led, narrowly headed 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 7, 4 1/2l behind Bird Over (9-3) at Kempton 6f fll hcp (4) pol.
Currency 40-1 (9-2) Chased leaders to over 1f out, soon weakened, 11th of 14, 32l behind Johnston's Diamond (9-2) at Thirsk 6f hcap (3) hvy.
High Ridge 8-1 (9-13) Always behind stands side, 17th of 20, 24l behind Zidane (10-0) at Thirsk 6f hcap (5) gd.
Pippa's Dancer (IRE) 14-1 (9-4) Took keen hold, chased leaders, ridden 2f out, driven to lead inside final furlong, held on, won at Kempton 6f hcap (6) std beating Seneschal (9-1) by a hd, 12 ran.
Depressed 25-1 (8-8) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, beaten when short of room 1f out, soon eased, 7th of 8, 7l behind Kindlelight Debut (8-12) at Lingfield 7f fll hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Mar.
Elrafa Mujahid 33-1 (9-0) Soon led, headed over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 13, 20l behind Ma'am (9-2) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Apr.
Humility 12-1 (8-7) Held up, not clear run 2f out, stayed on from over 1f out, not troubled leaders, 8th of 14, 6l behind Indian Edge (8-7) at Kempton 1m hcap (6) pol in Apr.