held up mid-division, smooth headway from over 3f out, quickened to lead 1f out, headed and no extra close home
slowly into stride, never dangerous
held up, headway over 2f out, switched right 1f out, ran on to lead near finish
started slowly, held up, headway over 3f out, stayed on final furlong, never nearer
held up, headway over 6f out, ridden and weakened over 2f out
led, clear over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, headed 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
prominent, joined leader over 7f out, ridden over 4f out, soon faded
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened over 2f out
prominent, chased leader over 4f out, one pace final 2 furlongs
mid-division, keen, lost place over 4f out
held up mid-division, ridden and weakened over 5f out
always behind, tailed off over 5f out
held up, some headway over 2f out, never dangerous
held up, headway 7f out, chased leaders over 4f out, soon weakened
An open handicap where plenty have chances and the shortlist includes: Field Spark, who has gone well in both his previous starts at the track, Jungle Lion, who held his form well on the all weather through the winter, and Tom Bell, who gets in here off a featherweight for his second start of the new season. However, slender preference is for Astromancer, who should be ideally suited to this drop back in trip. Her rider's 7lb claim will also make things a little easier for the Mark Tompkins-trained filly and she should make a bold bid on a track that should suit her style of running. Golden Dual is another to note in the betting if the market suggests his wide draw is not going to be a significant hindrance in this company.