held up and took keen hold, headway to lead over 1f out, kept on well
led, headed briefly over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on under pressure final furlong
with leader, led briefly over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened inside final furlong
behind and soon pushed along, outpaced halfway, ridden and edged right over 1f out, ran on well final furlong, nearest finish
This looks a tricky race despite the low turn out with question marks against all four. Sanbenito has some useful form having landed a Pontefract maiden first time out before finishing a close second behind the useful Checkit in a minor event on a return visit in May. Lynda Ramsden's charge again finished runner-up on his next start in a valuable contest at Beverley before disappointing on softish ground last time so has something to prove in the prevailing conditions. Lakelands Lady caused a shock when making a winning bow at Notttingham and should not be underestimated despite the rise in class but African Spur has more to find after landing a seller last time. Shingles makes plenty of appeal on breeding being a half-brother to the mudloving Border Arrow amongst others and should be closely monitored in the market for further clues.
