towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous
towards rear, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
held up and keen, ridden over 3f out, some headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leader, led over 2f out, soon ridden, headed inside final furlong, kept on
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace
mid-divison, ridden over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
held up, ridden over 2f out, headdway over 1f out, kept on
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, one pace
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up, never dangerous
slow away, soon in touch, weakened over 1f out
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, one pace
chased leaders on inner, ridden well over 1f out, kept on
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
in touch, ridden over 2f out, one pace
chased leaders, ridden well over 1f out, led inside final furlong, driven out
This may concern those at the top of the handicap, with preference for Frank Crow over She's Our Lass, Bay Boy and Top Jaro. Frank Crow looked like one to follow when landing a maiden for Ian Semple in 2005, but has not shone at all since joining his current stable. Not until a fortnight ago that is, when the gelding encountered fast ground for the first time at Musselburgh as he chased home Emeral Bay, with the 85-rated Bailieborough behind in third. That was his first outing in six months, so there should be more improvement in him, and Jim Goldie's charge has leading claims. The stewards were not impressed with the way that She's Our Lass was allowed to make eye-catching late headway from off the pace at Wolverhampton on her last start, and she will be expected to go well here, although Darryll Holland now rides the selection instead, with her regular pilot Daniel Tudhope taking over on the mare. Bay Boy faded out of sight in first-time blinkers at Wolverhampton but has one or two placed efforts to his name, while a mile appears to be Top Jaro's best trip. Of those further down the weights, Tim Pitt's runner Jordan's Light makes some appeal on the back of some good efforts last term, but Frank Crow may have more to offer and is the pick.
She's Our Lass (IRE) 11-2 (8-13) Held up, behind over 3f out, kept on from over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, nearest finish, 5th of 7, 4 1/2l behind Kabis Amigos (8-12) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Mar.
Frank Crow 16-1 (8-6) Tracked leaders, keen, ridden over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 2nd of 8, 2 1/2l behind Emerald Bay (8-13) at Musselburgh 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Bay Boy 8-1 (9-11) Led and clear after 3f, headed 3f out and weakened, 7th of 8, 18l behind Jack Rolfe (9-1) at W'hampton 1m 6f app hcp (5) pol in Mar.
Top Jaro (FR) 14-1 (9-5) Slowly into stride, towards rear, headway from over 1f out, hanging left, kept on, nearest finish, 4th of 12, 4l behind Blue Sky Thinking (9-5) at W'hampton 1m 1f app clm (6) pol.
Skyelady 15-2 (8-9) Tracked leders, raced in centre group over 5f out, driven to challenge over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 9, 3l behind Royal Fantasy (8-6) at Yarmouth 1m fll hcp (4) gf.
Night Cru 14-1 (8-5) Pressed leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 16, 9l behind Queen's Best (8-12) at Ascot 1m 3yo hcp (4) sft in Sept.
Breaking Shadow (IRE) 14-1 (8-5) Towards rear, never dangerous, 15th of 17, 10l behind Exit Smiling (8-8) at Newcastle 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Northern Boy (USA) 4-1 (8-6) With leader, led after 3f, ridden, headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 8, 7l behind Emerald Bay (8-13) at Musselburgh 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
King of The Moors (USA) 11-2 (8-7) Held up, ridden over 3f out, never a factor, 10th of 12, 12l behind Stoic Leader (8-10) at Musselburgh 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Brace of Doves 25-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 8l behind Royal Dignitary (9-4) at Musselburgh 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gf in May.
Selective 4-1 (9-0) Pulled hard towards rear, ridden over 2f out, stayed on steadily from over 1f out, not trouble leaders, 3rd of 8, 2 1/2l behind Meditation (8-7) at Warwick 7f hcap (4) gf in Jun.
Playtotheaudience 33-1 (9-0) Held up, weakened over 2f out, 15th of 16, 22l behind Trouble Mountain (9-4) at Redcar 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Sept.
Treasure House (IRE) 13-2 (9-2) Took keen hold, held up in rear, moderate headway final furlong, 5th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Samuel Charles (9-4) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Mar.
Jordan's Light (USA) 9-2fav (9-2) Mid-division, lost place 3f out, 11th of 13, 9l behind Northern Desert (8-2) at Warwick 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Star of The Desert (IRE) 9-1 (9-4) Disputed lead, ridden, every chance 2f out, weakened entering final furlong, 6th of 13, 8l behind Cantabilly (9-2) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo hcp (5) pol in Oct.
Society Music (IRE) 11-1 (9-8) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, no impression, 12th of 15, 7l behind Country Escape (9-6) at Warwick 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Sept.
Flighty Fellow (IRE) 16-1 (8-7) Slowly into stride, in rear, effort over 3f out, never on terms, 6th of 9, 7l behind Symbol Of Peace (9-0) at Nottingham 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
