prominent, driven over 2f out, ridden, one pace final furlong
mid-division, chased along, headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong, nearest at finish
prominent, ridden when weakening over 1f out
in touch, driven over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
towards rear, never dangerous
always behind
prominent, pushed along halfway, one pace final furlong
led, headed over 2f out, soon beaten
started slowly, soon mid-division, effort over 2f out, no impression
towards rear, never in contention
mid-division, headway over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, kept on
never better than mid-division
started slowly, always in rear division
mid-division, effort over 2f out, no impression
in touch, led over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
dwelt, towards rear, headway on outer 2f out, ran on to go 2nd inside final furlong, kept on same pace
Selective gets the narrow vote in this competitive handicap with Time To Regret and Mount Usher the main dangers. The selection is on a handy mark at present and he put in a cracking effort last time when finishing second behind Phluke at Southwell. That run should put him spot-on today and we make him the one they all have to beat. Mount Usher won well last time but has a 6lb penalty this afternoon and that may put punters off. However, this 4-year-old remains unexposed and as that was his first run of the season there may be more to come today. Time To Regret has started the season well and he is entitled to respect, while Takes Tutu won with a bit in hand last time and may be capable of making the frame despite his penalty. All in all this is a fascinating race and for the winner we will stick with the well-treated Selective.
Selective 16-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, ridden to challenge 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, held close home, 2nd of 14, nk behind Phluke (8-10) at Southwell 7f hcap (4) gd in Apr.
Takes Tutu (USA) 5-1 (8-10) Held up in rear, switched right 2f out, ridden and ran on to lead inside final furlong, soon clear, won at Brighton 1m hcap (5) frm in Apr beating Molem (8-13) by 4l, 10 ran.
Kabis Amigos 20-1 (10-0) Behind, never dangerous, 11th of 15, 17l behind Stellite (9-4) at Thirsk 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Apr.
Crail 15-2 (8-13) Chased leader, weakened approaching final furlong, 8th of 10, 2 1/2l behind Willhego (8-10) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Jan.
Dvinsky (USA) 18-1 (9-1) Raced stand side, prominent, no impression final furlong, 6th of 18, 6l behind Sweet Emily (8-5) at Leicester 7f app hcp (5) gd in Oct.
Tidy (IRE) 50-1 (8-7) Towards rear, never a factor, last of 12, 45l behind Waterside (9-2) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-85 (4) fbs in Mar.
Sforzando 20-1 (9-7) Started slowly and towards rear, headway on outer 2f out, stayed on towards finish, 8th of 18, 5l behind Commitment Lecture (9-11) at Thirsk 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Apr.
Shifty 10-1 (9-9) Prominent, ridden 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 5th of 18, 2 1/2l behind Commitment Lecture (9-11) at Thirsk 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Apr.
Mount Usher 20-1 (9-3) Steadied at start and held up, smooth progress over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, kept on, won at Beverley 7f hcap (6) gf in Apr beating Flaxby (8-11) by 1l, 16 ran.
Wayward Shot (IRE) 33-1 (8-8) Led, ridden, headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 18, 3l behind Dispol Isle (8-7) at Redcar 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Apr.
Foolish Groom 16-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 15, 2l behind Augustine (9-7) at Beverley 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Apr.
Travelling Band (IRE) 25-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, weakening when not much room 2f out, 9th of 13, 9l behind Lord of Dreams (8-12) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Apr.
Hula Ballew 10-1 (9-3) Held up, outpaced over 2f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, never nearer, 3rd of 15, 1l behind Stellite (9-4) at Thirsk 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Apr.
Blue Hedges 6-1 (9-2) Held up, headway over 1f out, every chance just inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 5th of 14, 3l behind Le Soleil (8-13) at Folkestone 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) gs in Apr.
Spirit Guide (FR) 50-1 (8-9) Keen and hampered start, never a factor, 10th of 11, 18l behind Latif (9-1) at W'hampton 1m 1f app hcp (5) pol in Apr.
Apache Point (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) Steadied pace, quickened 5f out, ridden and headed 2f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 14, 3l behind Summer Charm (9-4) at Redcar 1m 3f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Apr.
Time To Regret 25-1 (9-2) Prominent, led over 2f out, driven over 1f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, no extra close home, 2nd of 18, 1 1/2l behind Commitment Lecture (9-11) at Thirsk 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Apr.
Champain Sands (IRE) 16-1 (9-1) Towards rear, headway over 2f out, ridden and one pace final furlong, 7th of 18, 5l behind Commitment Lecture (9-11) at Thirsk 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Apr.
