chased leaders, ridden to chase winner over 2f out, kept on always held
made all, stayed on well from over 1f out
held up in rear, ridden and headway over 3f out, kept on same pace
chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
chased winner, ridden over 3f out, weakened well over 1f out
tracked leaders, weakened over 3f out
held up, effort over 3f out, never dangerous
An uninspiring handicap in which Gone Too Far is taken to see off Tuscany Rose and Hugs Destiny. Gone Too Far isn't the most consistent of creatures but with his favoured fast ground and the likelihood of a chance to grab a soft lead, he might be worth a chance. Tuscany Rose is another who should like the conditions. Proven on this surface and with a recent run over hurdles under his belt, there should be few excuses. Hugs Destiny made no show over hurdles on his latest start and appears out of form at present. Cottam Grange is a maiden on the level and is exposed as plating class. King's Envoy has had a win on the all-weather over two miles but is another who hasn't shown too much on the turf. Front-running Kyber is respected if money is seen for him in the betting. A poor race by Musselburgh standards and Gone Too Far appears to be the most obvious call in a race lacking strength in depth.
Hugs Destiny (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Mid-division, effort over 3f out, no impression, 11th of 15, 17l behind Let It Be (9-10) at Catterick 2m hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Sept.
Kyber 9-1 (8-3) Tracked leaders, ridden and hung left 4f out, weakened over 2f out, 9th of 13, 11l behind Boppys Dancer (8-7) at Southwell 1m 3f hcp 0-50 (6) fbs in Mar.
King's Envoy (USA) 25-1 (8-5) Mid-division, ridden over 4f out, no impression, 6th of 11, 14l behind Ostfanni (9-11) at Musselburgh 2m hcap (6) gd in Jul.
Cottam Grange 14-1 (9-0) Held up, ridden over 4f out, weakened 3f out, 9th of 11, 26l behind Trysting Grove (8-11) at W'hampton 1m 4f Stks (41-45) (7) pol in Mar.
Taili 500-1 (8-9) Slowly away, soon in touch, weakened over 3f out, last of 14, 40l behind Cleaver (9-11) at Hamilton 1m 3f app hcp (6) gs in Sept.
Arcangela 40-1 (8-5) Towards rear, never dangerous, 13th of 15, 17l behind I'll Do It Today (9-5) at Catterick 2m hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Tuscany Rose 12-1 (8-2) In touch, ridden and every chance over 2f out, weakened 1f out, 8th of 15, 12l behind Sa Nau (8-10) at Newcastle 2m 3yo hcp (5) gd in Sept.
Gone Too Far 10-1 (9-6) Close up, ridden to lead over 3f out, headed over 2f out, soon weakened, 7th of 10, 12l behind Kristensen (9-13) at Musselburgh 1m 6f app hcp (5) gf in Aug.