disputed lead, led over 2f out, hard driven over 1f out, edged right and strongly pressed inside final furlong, held on gamely near finish, all out
held up in touch, headway 2f out, chased winner 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, strong challenge near finish, just failed
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, went 3rd near finish, not pace of leading duo
went left start, held up in touch, headway on outside over 2f out, ridden to chase winner over 1f out until 1f out, no impression and lost 3rd near finish
steadied start, pulled hard, soon close up, driven over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
disputed lead until over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
took keen hold, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
She's In The Money is not one to ignore however KIWI BAY runs this track equally well and is preferred to Game Lad and Beckermet. Michael Dods has his horses in great form and this experienced five-year-old looks ready to win. He was beaten as a favourite at Pontefract last time out but his form on quick ground last year reads well and he should get the strong pace to chase that he needs. Stablemate The Osteopath is not ignored despite a penchant for soft ground, Dubai Dynamo caught the eye at Thirsk last time out but got loose on the way to the start at Chester last week and needs to be better behaved, whilst Beckermet should not be given an easy lead if the other jockeys want to peg him back. She's In The Money won tidily on her reappearance but then flopped at Thirsk. She looks high enough in the weights now but the return of Paul Hanagan in the saddle may mean a better run. Aldermoor is edging down the weights but the grader is reluctant to give his trainer Stuart Williams too much rope, Floor Show has improved with each start for his new yard, whilst Reel Buddy Star and the impressive recent scorer Game Lad are two more course and distance winners to pay respect to. A wonderfully competitive handicap full of wise performers but the tentative vote goes to Kiwi Bay.
Dubai Dynamo 8-1 (8-6) Mid-division, headway to chase leaders over 1f out, not much room and switched outside inside final furlong, ridden and ran on well towards finish, not reach leaders, 5th of 15, 1 1/2l behind Osteopathic Remedy (8-4) at Thirsk 1m hcp 0-100 (2) gd.
Kiwi Bay 3-1fav (8-10) Held up towards rear, ridden and headway on outer over 1f out, kept on, 4th of 15, 8l behind Harrison George (9-4) at Pontefract 1m hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Apr.
The Osteopath (IRE) 12-1 (9-2) Held up, ridden and weakened 2f out, last of 11, 8l behind Snow Bay (8-9) at Thirsk 7f hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Apr.
Beckermet (IRE) 22-1 (9-4) Pulled hard, mid-division, headway over 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 14, 3/4l behind Ezdeyaad (8-12) at Musselburgh 7f hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Apr.
She's In The Money 11-4fav (9-0) Slowly into stride, mid-division, ridden 3f out, never a factor, 10th of 11, 7l behind Snow Bay (8-9) at Thirsk 7f hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Apr.
Floor Show 7-1 (9-9) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 11, 1/2l behind Tangerine Trees (9-6) at Redcar 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Apr.
Reel Buddy Star 11-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, driven 2f out, kept on until one pace final furlong, 7th of 14, 5l behind Keys of Cyprus (8-13) at Thirsk 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Desert Falls 18-1 (8-9) Dwelt, soon mid-division on inside, driven and kept on same pace final 2f, never on terms, 9th of 14, 7l behind Keys of Cyprus (8-13) at Thirsk 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Game Lad 3-1 (8-13) Held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, shaken up to lead approaching final furlong, ran on inside final furlong, eased towards finish, won at Newcastle 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gf beating Celtic Lynn (9-3) by 4l, 7 ran.
Aldermoor (USA) 50-1 (8-5) Dwelt, never a factor, 16th of 18, 15l behind Kaldoun Kingdom (9-3) at Doncaster 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gs in Mar.
