mid-division, kept on over 1f out
behind, effort over 2f out, never dangerous
held up, never dangerous
soon chasing leaders, chased winner over 2f out, one pace
towards rear and outpaced, kept on final furlong
close up, weakened over 1f out
chased winner, weakened over 1f out
always towards rear
made all, clear over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, never dangerous
BORASCO was impressive in winning last time and although yet to win over this far David Barron's mare looks worth a go under a penalty in this mile handicap and she has the vote ahead of Miss Bootylishes while Ansells Pride should be respected from a yard on form. Having stayed on strongly to win over seven furlong here on Thursday the selection confirmed her recent resurgence so although her stamina failed on her last course and distance run she looks well worth another try over this trip. Miss Bootylishes is weighted to be closer to the pick than on that run in the week and with Andy Haynes' charge proven over this test she is held in the utmost respect. Bryan Smart is on top form currently and his Ansells Pride was expected to go better last time and with that one's record over this trip reading as four wins from 14 starts he makes the list. Former course and distance winner General Tufto should be seen in a better light now back to this trip and with weight removed but in a tight looking opener we feel Borasco was good value for her win last time and can score again.
Miss Bootylishes 5-2fav (8-13) In rear, ridden and slightly hampered entering final 3f, headway over 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 7, 2l behind Borasco (8-12) at Southwell 7f hcp (5) fbs.
Carmenero (GER) 12-1 (9-4) Close up, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 11th of 12, 10l behind Smalljohn (8-10) at Wolverhampton 7f hacp 0-70 (5) pol.
Borasco (USA) 11-4 (8-12) Raced wide, held up, ridden 2f out, headway 1f out, edged left and stayed on to lead near finish, won at Southwell 7f hcp (5) fbs beating Peter's Gift (9-4) by 3/4l, 7 ran.
Ansells Pride (IRE) 5-1fav (8-12) Led, headed over 6f out, every chance well over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 10, 9l behind Ours (8-12) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-75 (5) fbs in Dec.
General Tufto 17-2 (9-5) In rear, ridden 3f out, plugged on to go poor 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 6, 6l behind Charging Indian (9-7) at Southwell 1m 3f hacp 0-70 (5) fbs.
Jonnie Skull (IRE) 20-1 (8-9) Soon led, headed over 4f out, weakened over 2f out, 9th of 12, 16l behind Erinjay (9-5) at Kempton 1m app hcp (0-70) (4yo+) (5) pol in Jan.
Madison Belle 9-2 (8-6) Made all, ridden 2f out, driven and all out, won at Southwell 7f sell stks (6) fbs in Jan beating Kings Ace (8-9) by 3/4l, 10 ran.
Solis 12-1 (8-10) In touch, lost place over 3f out, last of 10, 11l behind Elusive Warrior (9-2) at Southwell 7f hacp 0-70 (5) fbs in Jan.
Trans Sonic 9-4 (8-11) Slowly into stride, soon held up in touch, ridden 2f out, stayed on into 3rd inside final furlong, no impression, 3rd of 7, 2 3/4l behind Bestowed (8-11) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Jan.
Convince (USA) 20-1 (8-0) Tracked winner until 6f out, lost place over 3f out, hampered 1f out, last of 8, 8l behind Networker (8-6) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f clm stks (5) pol in Jan.