tracked leader, led over 6f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, still every chance inside final furlong, unable to quicken near finish
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
steadied start, behind, ridden over 1f out, kept on, never near leaders
slowly into stride, held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, ran on towards finish
held up mid-division, headway on inside from 3f out, every chance from over 1f out, driven to lead inside final furlong
led, headed over 6f out, tracked leader, led again and hung left over 1f out, driven and headed inside final furlong, kept on
slowly into stride, soon tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace from over 1f out
Nonrunner
MISS PELLING may be able to make a winning return at the main expense of Indy Driver whilst Highland Love should win races for his new yard. Brian Meehan's filly signed off for last season with a victory on her handicap bow for which she's gone up by just 3lbs. The form certainly isn't exceptional but the trainer scored with a similar type earlier in the week and she's open to any amount of improvement. Indy Driver went up a couple of pounds for his fast finishing course and distance second and he has very solid claims as he goes in pursuit of a maiden success. Highland Love may prefer some ease in the ground and didn't show a great deal on debut for this yard last term but he has ability, is on a winning mark and could figure. Templetuohy Max and Scamperdale have a bit to prove on grass, and Animator has a little to prove for his new yard although the jockey booking is clearly eyecatching. Dream Of Olwyn is another worth bearing in mind but Miss Spelling is the suggestion.
Animator 11-1 (9-5) Held up, ridden and headway 3f out, soon ridden, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Afram Blue (8-5) at Salisbury 1m 2f clm stks (5) gd in Oct.
Templetuohy Max (IRE) 11-2 (8-7) Mid-division, behind from 2f out, last of 11, well behind Stand Guard (9-4) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Feb.
Highland Love 12-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, led well over 2f out, soon headed, one pace, 3rd of 15, 5l behind Prairie Storm (9-3) at Nottingham 1m 2f hcap (5) hvy in Nov.
Gallego 14-1 (8-11) Steadied start, pulled hard, chased leaders over 6f out, weakened over 2f out and eased, last of 8, 31l behind Moonshine Creek (8-5) at Bath 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Apr.
General Tufto 25-1 (8-8) Prominent for 5f, last of 14, 30l behind Blue Charm (9-0) at Pontefract 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Apr.
Dream of Olwyn (IRE) 4-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, weakened entering final furlong, 6th of 15, 9l behind Prairie Storm (9-3) at Nottingham 1m 2f hcap (5) hvy in Nov.
Miss Pelling (IRE) 14-1 (9-2) Close up, pushed along to chase leaders 3f out, closed under pressure inside final furlong, got up on line, won at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Oct beating Bookiebasher Babe (9-2) by ns, 12 ran.
Dragon Slayer (IRE) 14-1 (8-7) In touch, lost place over 1f out, 7th of 10, 7l behind Agapanthus (8-10) at Yarmouth 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Apr.
Scamperdale 16-1 (9-2) Held up, headway over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 3rd of 6, 9l behind Ahlawy (8-13) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Apr.
Indy Driver 15-2 (9-3) Held up towards rear, ridden and headway from over 2f out, switched left over 1f out, ridden and stayed on to go 2nd well inside final furlong, 2nd of 14, 3/4l behind All In The Red (9-1) at Nottingham 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Apr.
Prince Golan (IRE) 22-1 (8-11) Pulled hard, held up in touch, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened, last of 8, 11l behind General Tufto (8-8) at Southwell 1m 3f app hcp (0-70) (4yo+) (5) fbs in Mar.
