tracked leaders, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and one pace 2f out
held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, stayed on
prominent, pushed along over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
towards rear, effort over 4f out, no impression
led, ridden and headed over 4f out, soon weakened
prominent, led over 4f out, ridden 2f out, kept on
slowly into stride, held up towards rear, headway over 3f out, ridden and one pace
prominent, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and every chance approaching final furlong, stayed on same pace
mid-division, effort over 3f out, soon weakened
towards rear, never dangerous
prominent, pushed along over 3f out, soon weakened
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
This is no better than a seller and it will take little winning. Touch Of Ebony, who has been hurdling without success, is well treated on some bits of form he showed as a three-year-old, but this half-brother to the high-class middle distance performer Rock Hopper, may need some give underfoot to be at his best. Seattle Prince won one of these apprentice handicaps last year and must have a chance in this off only a 2lbs higher mark, while the in-form Vitelucy is sure to have plenty of supporters. The winner of a claimer when last seen on the flat, she has been kept on the move in the interim over hurdles, where she showed improved form on her latest effort at Southwell, when runner-up to the useful Dancing Pearl, who was winning for the second time. If that effort can be relied upon, she is going to take all the beating here. Noble Cyrano lacks consistency, but does go well for an inexperienced rider, while Geri Roulette is another who is capable of a bold show, if putting her best hoof forward, something she cannot be relied upon to do.