slowly into stride, behind, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, hung left and one pace final furlong
soon in touch towards far side, effort to chase winner over 1f out, no impression
chased leaders to halfway, soon lost place
dwelt, soon in touch, pushed along halfway, one pace final 2f
slowly into stride, held up, always behind
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong
behind most of way
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, soon lost place and behind
behind most of way
held up, no chance final 2f
behind, headway over 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong
led until over 3f out, weakened well over 1f out
Nonrunner
YOUR GIFTED is still winless in twelve outings but as a result has dropped to what looks like a winnable mark, while both Sir Louis and Vilnius are taken seriously and should be monitored in the betting market. The selection was struggling to find his form running off a rating as high as 71 over in Ireland but he showed a decent level of form off a three pound higher mark on the all weather at Wolverhampton last week. He looks well treated and has coped well in the past in soft conditions so with that in mind he ought to go close. Sir Louis comes from a yard that are on fire at present and has his first run in a handicap off a mark of just 55. He did not achieve a great deal in his three outings last year but with another year on his back he should be stronger for it and any market moves should be noted. Vilnius came to hand after wining two races back in November. Her form since has not been great but the handicapper has dropped her a few pounds which allows her to enter calculations on her best form. Your Gifted is the most interesting on paper and is given the narrow vote.
Whispered Times (USA) 7-2 (9-3) Slowly into stride, soon driven into mid-division, hanging left when hard ridden over 2f out, not run on, 7th of 11, 10l behind Taper Jean Girl (8-4) at Southwell 7f 2yo sell stks (6) fbs in Nov.
Luv U Noo 17-2 (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened and hung left 2f out, 5th of 8, 8l behind Angie's Nap (9-3) at Southwell 6f 2yo hcp 0-65 (6) fbs in Oct.
Drumpellier (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, chased leaders, effort halfway, soon weakened, 11th of 13, 12l behind Liberty Lady (9-6) at Southwell 5f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) fbs in Mar.
Duke of Rainford 5-1 (7-11) Dwelt, in rear, effort to chase leaders on inside well over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 4th of 5, 8l behind Fair Passion (8-7) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Mar.
Vilnius 4-1 (9-4) Held up in rear, pushed along on outside halfway, wide into straight, ridden well over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 6l behind Marosh (9-3) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jan.
Sir Louis 33-1 (9-3) In rear, never troubled leaders, 8th of 10, 11l behind Walvis Bay (9-3) at York 6f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Oct.
Your Gifted (IRE) 18-1 (9-0) Keen, led after 1f, ridden and headed 1f out, no extra and lost 2nd inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 9l behind Knightfire (9-3) at Wolverhampton 6f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Mar.
Gower Sophia 14-1 (8-11) With leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 8, 9l behind Boogie Waltzer (9-6) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Jan.
Hot Rod Mamma (IRE) 18-1 (8-4) Tracked leaders, ridden halfway, weakened final furlong, 7th of 11, 5l behind Clear Ice (8-11) at Southwell 5f 2yo mdn auc stks (6) fbs in Nov.
Fine And Dandie (IRE) 12-1 (8-9) Hampered start, behind, pulled hard early and hung left throughout, eased over 1f out, last of 13, 46l behind Liberty Lady (9-6) at Southwell 5f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) fbs in Mar.
Caol Ila (IRE) 33-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, hard driven to challenge over 1f out, soon weakened, 6th of 13, 5l behind Liberty Lady (9-6) at Southwell 5f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) fbs in Mar.
Yeah 6-1 (8-13) Chased leaders on inner, lost place over 2f out, 7th of 9, 8l behind Sweet Mirasol (8-8) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (0-55) (6) pol in Mar.
Eeny Mac (IRE) 66-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, outpaced over 2f out, ridden and no impression approaching final furlong, 7th of 13, 17l behind Tominator (9-3) at Beverley 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Aug.
Ignore 125-1 (8-11) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 11, 15l behind Don't Call Me (8-11) at Southwell 7f mdn auc stks (5) fbs in Mar.
Bombay Mist 25-1 (8-2) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened approaching final furlong, 8th of 13, 7l behind Liberty Lady (9-6) at Southwell 5f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) fbs in Mar.