held up in touch, ridden well over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
in touch, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, one pace final furlong
prominent, ridden to lead over 2f out, hung left over 1f out, headed close home
tracked leaders, lost place over 2f out
held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, led close home
slowly into stride, behind, effort over 3f out, never on terms
behind, ridden and outpace over 2f out, kept on well inside final furlong
prominent, challenged over 2f out, ridden and hung left over 1f out, kept on
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong
behind, effort over 2f out, stayed on next left over 1f out
held up behind, ridden over 2f out, no headway over 1f out
Steve Gollings has his string in good order and a chance is taken that Will He Wish can carry on the good work and carry top weight to victory. Stoic Leader, Little Jimbob and Mystic Man are others with sound claims in a very competitive handicap. Mystic Man has the ground in his favour and it will be no surprise to see him post a better effort today. However, his recent form has been nothing out of the ordinary and others may have an edge on him near the finish. Little Jimbob returned to form at Musselburgh and shaped as if he can pay his way again this term. However, he dropped out tamely on this mark at Kempton last time and now has a little to prove. Stoic Leader is as tough as they come and will not go down without a fight. However, he has never won off a mark this high before and need to post a career best today. Therefore, we take our chances with Will He Wish, who has won off a 2lb higher mark in the past. A mile ideally suits this tough individual and a much better effort is anticipated from him now that he finally gets his ground.
Will He Wish 25-1 (8-13) In touch, pushed along 3f out, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 14, 15l behind Ballast (9-4) at Thirsk 1m hcp (2) gs in Apr.
Mystic Man (FR) 10-1 (9-8) Held up mid-division, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 4th of 12, 5l behind King Harson (9-8) at Thirsk 7f hcp (4) gs in Apr.
Little Jimbob 6-1fav (9-4) Never nearer than mid-division, 14th of 20, 10l behind San Antonio (9-3) at Kempton 1m hcp (4) gd.
True Night 16-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened, last of 12, 22l behind King Harson (9-8) at Thirsk 7f hcp (4) gs in Apr.
Stoic Leader (IRE) 11-2 (9-7) Steadied start and held up, steady headway over 2f out, ridden to challenge inside final furlong, stayed on to lead close home, won at Musselburgh 1m hcp (5) gd in Apr beating Kew The Music (8-13) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
She's Our Lass (IRE) 8-1 (8-12) In touch, chased leaders 2f out, every chance 1f out, hampered and checked inside final furlong, not recover, 6th of 9, 7l behind Perle d'Or (9-3) at Windsor 1m 2f stk 0-80 (4) gs in Apr.
Takes Tutu (USA) 20-1 (8-12) Held up towards rear, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, ran on close home, 2nd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Kabeer (8-11) at Lingfield 1m hcp (D2) pol in Mar.
Mistress Twister 20-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride and behind, effort over 3f out, weakened 2f out, 4th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Dispol Veleta (9-1) at Hamilton 1m fll hcp (4) gs.
