led, ridden and headed over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
prominent, led over 3f out, headed approaching final furlong, no extra inside final furlong
prominent, ridden along over 3f out, weakened approaching final furlong
always rear division
held up in rear, headway over 2f out, ran on to lead approaching final furlong, kept on
chased leader, reminders after 2f, weakened halfway
in touch, ridden along halfway, weakened 2f out
The booking of Jamie Spencer appears a positive aboard SHIFTING GOLD and the pair can win the finale at the expense of Diamond Surprise and Hawkspring. The gelding made all to win a handicap at the course off a mark of 58 and on that evidence, the 6lb that the assessor added seems fair though not excessive. Diamond Surprise deserved to get her head infront after a series of near misses. It will be interesting to see how My Sweet Georgia runs earlier in the card as she has many formlines related to Simon Callaghan's filly. Hawkspring has had a few names called in the past. He made virtually all to win a very poor seller with the minimum of fuss. Trueblue Wizard won a maiden at the course last December and his rating doesn't look especially helpful given that the race really hasn't worked out as anticipated. Mullitovermaurice won a claimer at Wolverhampton as a juvenile, posting Hayley Turner's hundredth winner of the year as a consequence. The gelding was well held on a previous visit to the Nottinghamshire track. Miss Christophene sunk a hotpot from the Sir Mark Prescott stable in some style. The question is as to whether the handicapper has done his sums correctly. Shifting Gold has conditions to suit and should be a tough nut to crack.
Trueblue Wizard (IRE) 7-2 (9-0) Tracked winner, ridden over 2f out, fading when lost 2nd over 1f out, 4th of 7, 6l behind Dream Date (8-9) at W'hampton 7f 3yo hcp (4) pol in Jan.
Hawkspring (IRE) 11-4 (9-4) Made all, set steady pace, kicked 5 lengths clear entering final 2f, unchallenged, won at Lingfield 1m 3yo sll (5) pol beating Why Nee Amy (8-7) by 1 1/2l, 7 ran.
Diamond Surprise Evensfav (8-13) In touch, driven over 1f out, ran on to lead well inside final furlong, kept on, won at Southwell 6f 3yo hcp (6) fbs beating La Capriosa (9-3) by 1/2l, 4 ran.
Mullitovermaurice 13-8fav (9-0) In touch, pushed along over 3f out, not much room well over 1f out briefly, soon ridden, edged left, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 6, 1 1/2l behind Common Diva (9-2) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo hcp (5) pol.
Miss Christophene (IRE) 7-1 (8-3) In touch, ridden to chase leader pair well over 3f out, led final furlong, kept on, won at Southwell 1m mdn stk (5) fbs beating High Cross (8-3) by 1 1/2l, 6 ran.
Shifting Gold (IRE) 10-3 (9-2) Made all, driven out, won at Southwell 1m 3yo hcp (6) fbs in Jan beating Kingaroo (8-8) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.
Lady Salama 14-1 (9-1) Prominent, ridden over 2f, one pace final furlong, 4th of 6, 3l behind Miss Fritton (9-3) at Southwell 1m 3yo hcp (5) fbs in Jan.
