tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, switched right over 1f out, soon weakened
mid-division, ridden and headway 2f out, led 1f out, ridden and headed near finish
in touch, led over 2f out, ridden, hung left and headed 1f out, rallied to lead near finish
led over 5f
dwelt, in rear, ridden over 2f out, never near leaders
soon behind
soon pushed along in rear
mid-division, ridden after 3f, weakened over 3f out
chased leader, ridden over 3f out weakened well over 1f out
soon pushed along in rear, never troubled leaders
mid-division, ridden and some headway 3f out, never dangerous
always towards rear
A maiden handicap is not the best betting medium, but Mykeyta looks to have a tremendous chance at the weights and gets the nod over Drawn Out and Monte Mayor Junior. James Given's filly dead-heated for second behind easy winner Petrichan last time out. That was her first run on the all-weather so improvement can be expected and she looks the best option. Monte Mayor Junior finished a lot closer to Petrichan when they met here last month, however he does have to give seven pounds to our selection who may just have his measure. Drawn Out is an interesting runner, he has plenty to find on the book on recent performances, but on the best of his turf form he comes out as one of the leading contenders at the weights. Jazz At The Sands may do best of the others, but our idea of the winner is Myketa.
Hillbilly Cat (USA) 14-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, soon weakened, 8th of 10, 30l behind Cummiskey (9-12) at Southwell 6f mdn stk (5) fbs in Jan.
Chookie Windsor 12-1 (9-0) Towards rear, some late headway but never near to challenge, 7th of 14, 7l behind Inaminute (8-9) at Southwell 7f 3yo sll (6) fbs in Jan.
Monte Mayor Junior 6-1 (8-11) Prominent, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 10, 2l behind Petrichan (9-4) at Southwell 1m 3yo hcp (6) fbs in Jan.
Mr Cheers 12-1 (9-0) Soon behind, no chance when hung left over 1f out, 10th of 12, 8l behind Drink To Me Only (8-9) at W'hampton 6f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Miss Lacey (IRE) 33-1 (8-9) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, no impression final furlong, 8th of 10, 7l behind Terentia (8-9) at Nottingham 5f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Oct.
Jazz At The Sands (USA) 14-1 (8-1) Held up, ridden over 2f out, never going pace to trouble leaders, 6th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Pauvic (8-6) at W'hampton 6f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Jan.
Mykeyta 20-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, headway over 3f out, stayed on, no chance with winner, 2nd of 13, 8l behind Petrichan (8-12) at Southwell 1m banded stk (7) fbs in Jan.
Three Feathers 20-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, not much room after 1f, ridden over 2f out, edged left over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 2l behind Tilen (8-12) at W'hampton 7f banded stk (7) pol in Jan.