mid-division, ridden halfway, soon weakened
mid-division, ridden to lead over 1f out, stayed on well
mid-division, ridden halfway, soon struggling
chased leaders, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
very slowly into stride and behind, stayed on to take 2nd final furlong, no chance with winner
towards rear, stayed on final 2f, never nearer
chased leaders, ridden and weakened final 2f
always behind, never trouble leaders
prominent until ridden and weakened final furlong
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong
mid-division, outpaced halfway, stayed on well final furlong, never nearer
in touch, ridden halfway, soon weakened
prominent, ridden and no impression final 2f
This is a competitive handicap and MISS GLITTERS looks to hold solid claims and she is put forward to beat Lujano and Elusive Warrior. Hugh Morrison's filly is a lightly-raced type and she won on her sole appearance over this course and distance. She was only narrowly denied last time and she looks to be on upward curve so she should take plenty of stopping. Lujano is more exposed than our selection but he won well here last time. He was given an easy lead that day and he might not get the run of the race today so he will have to improve to win this. Elusive Warrior is a real course specialist and he will be hard to keep out of the frame, while Mick Easterby has three runners in this race and the market may give an indication to which one, if any, is fancied. An open race and the vote goes to Miss Glitters.
Western Art (USA) 25-1 (9-4) Went right start, in touch, lost place over 4f out, soon behind, last of 9, 22l behind Imprimis Tagula (9-0) at Southwell 6f clm stks (6) fbs in Apr.
Miss Glitters (IRE) 5-2fav (9-0) Mid-division, headway over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, ran on well final furlong, just failed, 2nd of 11, ns behind Seneschal (9-8) at Salisbury 7f app hcp 0-70 (5) fm.
Danish Art (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) Behind, moderate late headway, never nearer, 6th of 9, 20l behind Imprimis Tagula (9-0) at Southwell 6f clm stks (6) fbs in Apr.
Cool Sands (IRE) 5-1fav (9-4) Dwelt, always behind, last of 11, 14l behind Realt Na Mara (9-4) at Southwell 6f hcap (5) fbs in Jan.
Ancient Cross 7-1 (8-10) Mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, not clear run over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 16, 4l behind Celtic Lynn (9-1) at Newcastle 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gs.
Marvo 9-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, one pace final furlong, 10th of 16, 9l behind Ergo (10-13) at Hamilton 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Lujano 6-4fav (9-4) Made all, ridden over 2f, edged left and kept on final furlong, won at Southwell 1m hcp (6) fbs in Dec beating Jordi Roper (8-0) by 1 1/4l, 7 ran.
Bid For Gold 14-1 (8-13) Always behind, last of 17, 32l behind Pickering (8-7) at Pontefract 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Apr.
Elusive Warrior (USA) 9-2fav (9-12) Tracked leaders, effort over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 14, 6l behind Cap St Jean (9-5) at Southwell 7f sell stks (6) fbs in Apr.
Boss Hog 9-1 (9-12) Mid-division, soon pushed along, outpaced halfway, some late headway, never nearer, 5th of 14, 9l behind Cap St Jean (9-5) at Southwell 7f sell stks (6) fbs in Apr.
Montiboli (IRE) 16-1 (8-8) Mid-division, raced wide over 3f out, soon beaten, 14th of 17, 12l behind Jebel Tara (8-12) at Thirsk 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Apr.
Mafasina (USA) 10-1 (8-4) Tracked leader, effort over 2f out, soon one pace, 3rd of 7, 4 1/2l behind Bookiebasher Babe (8-5) at Southwell 1m fll hcp (4) fbs.
Turfwolke (GER) 16-1 (9-10) Held up, headway over 2f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 1 3/4l behind Perfect Friend (9-2) at Warwick 7f (5) gf.
Kingsmaite 7-1 (8-11) Held up, ridden over 2f out, stayed on towards finish, 6th of 13, 4l behind Silly Gilly (8-6) at Thirsk 7f hcp (6) gf.
