chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, led 1f out, soon headed, no extra towards finish
towards rear, pushed along and outpaced, never dangerous
led after 1f, headed over 1f out, soon ridden, weakened final furlong
always towards rear
behind, some headway well over 1f out, never dangerous
slowly into stride, towards rear on outer, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
led for 1f, chased leader, ridden to lead over 1f out, soon headed, regained lead inside final furlong, driven out
slowly into stride, soon pushed along, never dangerous
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong
held up and keen, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
This is a moderate seller and it looks a good opportunity for HAWKSPRING to get his head in front; the list of dangers is headed by Cash In The Attic and Patronne. The selection has winning form in this grade and he put in a decent effort in a handicap at Wolverhampton last time when he was third behind Common Diva. He is dropped back to selling grade this afternoon and he can make it count. Cash In The Attic was stepped-up in trip at Wolverhampton last time and she put in an improved effort when she chased home La Diosa. She is dropped back to a mile here which will not be a problem and as she was returning from a short break last time she should strip fitter here and she has to be on the shortlist. Patronne finished down the field behind Cash In The Attic last time when the race was not really run to suit. That was only her second run so there could be more to come and she is not one to rule out lightly. That Boy Ronaldo finished down the field behind our selection when last seen out and he has yet to trouble the judge in five starts in this grade. We are therefore happy to stick with Hawkspring who is put forward as a confident pick.
Hawkspring (IRE) 6-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 6, 3 1/2l behind Common Diva (8-12) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo hcp (5) pol in Jan.
Kneesy Earsy Nosey 14-1 (8-8) Towards rear, never on terms, 6th of 10, 15l behind Shifting Gold (9-2) at Southwell 1m 3yo hcp (6) fbs in Jan.
Northern Shore (IRE) 22-1 (8-12) Towards rear and pushed along, weakened over 4f out, tailed off, 7th of 8, 23l behind Hawkspring (9-4) at Southwell 7f 3yo sll (6) fbs in Jan.
The Canny Dove (USA) 9-1 (8-8) Reared and missed break, behind far side, kept on final 2f, never nearer, 6th of 16, 16l behind Shadow Bay (8-11) at Ripon 6f 2yo sll (6) gd in Jul.
Betws Y Coed (IRE) 12-1 (8-7) Held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 5th of 13, 3l behind La Diosa (8-7) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo sll (6) pol in Jan.
Cash In The Attic 40-1 (8-7) Mid-division, headway 2f out, led inside final furlong, headed towards finish, 2nd of 13, 1 1/2l behind La Diosa (8-7) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo sll (6) pol in Jan.
Patronne 20-1 (8-7) Close up, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, soon weakened, 6th of 13, 4l behind La Diosa (8-7) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo sll (6) pol in Jan.
Snoozing 66-1 (8-2) Steadied start, held up towards rear, ridden and struggling over 2f out, tailed off, 7th of 9, 29l behind Double Act (9-4) at Kempton 1m 3yo clm (6) pol in Jan.
Special Bond 9-1 (8-6) In touch to 3f out, soon lost place and behind over 2f out, tailed off, 8th of 9, 30l behind Double Act (9-4) at Kempton 1m 3yo clm (6) pol in Jan.
That Boy Ronaldo 25-1 (8-2) In touch, outpaced over 3f out, weakened entering final furlong, 4th of 8, 8l behind Hawkspring (9-4) at Southwell 7f 3yo sll (6) fbs in Jan.
