in touch, ridden over 3f out, kept on to take 3rd inside final furlong, never dangerous
raced wide, chased leaders, outpaced from halfway
in rear, headway on inside at halfway, soon ridden, no further headway
pulled hard, chased winner until halfway, ridden, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, soon pushed along, outpaced in rear
close up, chased winner halfway, effort over 1f out, ridden, no impression inside final furlong
made all, driven out
dwelt, slowly into stride, always behind
This looks a good opportunity for The Grey One to finally lose his maiden tag, Left Nostril and Boppys Dream look the best alternatives. Milton Bradley's gelding disappointed on his final run of last year but may have been over the top. His previous maiden and handicap form was of a high standard and if fit following a four month break he should be the one to beat. Left Nostril is another who has had plenty of chances and has the edge on fitness. However he is only rated 45 which gives him a little to find with the selection. Boppys Dream comes into the argument on his recent third behind Dixieland Boy over course and distance, and Denmi Sec is from a top yard and can't easily be dismissed in such a weak affair. However The Grey One has the best overall profile and he gets our vote.
The Grey One (IRE) 11-2 (8-10) Prominent, ridden and every chance over 2f out, soon weakened, 11th of 15, 16l behind Band (8-12) at Nottingham 1m hcap (6) sft in Nov.
Village Storm (IRE) 66-1 (9-0) Close up, ridden halfway, weakened over 2f out, 10th of 12, 14l behind Pawn In Life (9-0) at Southwell 7f Stks (41-45) (7) fbs in Feb.
Boppys Dream 33-1 (8-8) Always rear division, 10th of 14, 15l behind Christian Bendix (8-8) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-50 (6) fbs in Feb.
Dancing Beauty (IRE) 50-1 (8-8) Always towards rear, never a factor, last of 14, 40l behind Blythe Spirit (8-9) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-50 (6) fbs.
Demi Sec 10-1 (8-12) With leader, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Ansells Pride (9-3) at Kempton 1m mdn aut stk (6) pol in Feb.
Jember Red 50-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, led halfway, hung right and headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Captain Jacksparra (8-13) at Southwell 6f mdn stk (5) fbs.
Left Nostril (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Led, ridden and headed approaching 2f out, weakened and edged left 1f out, 7th of 9, 5l behind Kitchen Sink (9-3) at W'hampton 5f mdn aut stk (6) pol in Jan.
Tyrone Lady (IRE) 7-1 (8-12) Always behind stand's side, last of 12, 16l behind Orpenlina (8-12) at Ripon 5f mdn stk (5) hvy in Aug.