tracked leaders, led 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, no chance with winner
led, stayed chasing leaders until weakened 2f out
raced wide in touch, ridden over 3f out, kept on one pace final 2 furlongs
started very slowly, in rear, moderate headway over 2f out, never dangerous
tracked leader, ridden to lead 4f out, headed 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, headway going well 2f out, led on bit over 1f out, shaken up inside final furlong, soon clear, easily
held up behind, ridden over 4f out, no headway, weakened 3f out
started slowly, always behind, ridden over 6f out, soon tailed off
always rear, ridden over 6f out, tailed off
started slowly, in rear, lost touch 5f out, soon tailed off
A very weak seller and only a minimum stakes play is recommended with Josear, who edges Sonntag Blue and Trackattack for a tentative vote. The last named has claims at this level but does need to conclusively prove he gets a mile and a half. The surface is less of a problem for him and her is one to bear in mind for each-way punters. Sonntag Blue looks worth a try at this trip after lacking the speed for a mile. He comes here unexposed at the distance and is worth monitoring. However, Josear looks the most reliable of this bad bunch and is expected to be the one to beat. The Stuart Williams-trained gelding has gone close to adding to his haul on several occasions - most notably when chasing home the 60-rated Garhoud at Pontefract last month. A repeat of that effort would easily be good enough to see off this lot and Josear if he turns up in the right frame of mind tonight.
Josear 10-3 (9-4) Keen, led 7f, soon weakened, 4th of 7, 16l behind Wansdyke Lass (8-7) at Yarmouth 1m 2f 3yo sll (6) gs.
Sonntag Blue (IRE) 5-1 (9-0) Led 1f, prominent, ridden and every chance 2f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 11, 2l behind Princeable Lady (8-1) at Nottingham 1m 3yo sll hcp (6) gf.
Trackattack 7-4fav (8-4) With leader 7f, soon ridden, weakened over 3f out, 5th of 13, 12l behind Bulberry Hill (9-3) at Southwell 1m 4f stk (7) fbs.
Black Draft 66-1 (8-2) In rear when ridden 3f out, no impression, 9th of 13, 10l behind The Gaikwar (9-4) at Bath 1m clm (6) gd.
Garple Burn 16-1 (9-0) Mid-division, driven along over 4f out, effort over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 16, 7l behind Oakley Absolute (8-13) at Nottingham 1m 2f 3yo hcp (6) gd.
Jamaican (UAE) 33-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened, last of 12, 17l behind Bulwark (9-4) at Warwick 1m 5f 3yo hcp (5) gd.
Perfect Design Killer Instinct filly, half-sister to 5f winner Girasole.
Sorceress 66-1 (7-11) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 8th of 12, 11l behind Hidden Chance (8-10) at Salisbury 7f 3yo clm (5) gf.