pulled hard in rear, headway over 2f out, ridden to lead just inside final furlong, ran on well
held up towards rear, pushed along and headway over 2f out, driven effort over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
missed break, held up in rear, headway over 3f out, edged right and effort over 1f out, led briefly entering final furlong, no extra inside
in touch, pushed along over 4f out, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed entering final furlong, one paced under pressure
led for 1f, tracked leaders, effort and not much room over 2f out, soon ridden and no impression
tracked leaders, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and weakened over 2f out
tracked leader, led after 1f, ridden over 3f out, headed over 2f out, soon weakened
towards rear, never dangerous
mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, headway and effort over 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong
in touch, effort and chance over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
mid-division, headway over 3f out, ridden and effort over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
Many are these are closely matched on official ratings, the possible fly in the ointment being the Gerard Butler-trained Huwaidah. The filly has raced over no further than seven furlongs in three runs to date and has scope for improvement at this longer trip. As such, she gets the vote in a race where the market could provide a good guide. Gifted Flame, especially with his rider taking a useful three pounds off his back, is weighted to go well, a similar comment applying to New Prospective. The last-named has been winning at the new Spanish track in Mijas so it will be interesting to see how he goes. Portacasa, who likes Beverley as a track, looked to be coming to hand last time but is seven pounds higher than for her last win. However, she cannot be ruled out. The Cute Won, a winner in Ireland, showed little for new connections on his first run in England but might be capable of better. Melodian has won from a higher mark - on soft going - but has never won at beyond a mile. Hormuz, back on a winning mark, could represent the danger to the selection. Gifted Flame is not the easiest ride and doubts also exist about him at this trip, while Escalade has yet to win beyond a mile but certainly has chances on his best form if ten furlongs proves suitable. Cripsey Brook has won over this trip but that was in a Redcar seller.