with leader, ridden to lead well over 2f out, headed over 1f out, one pace
in touch, ridden halfway, soon no impression
tracked leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, driven out
held up in touch, ridden, flashed tail over 2f out, kept on same pace
led, ridden, headed well over 2f out, soon weakened
Local Spirit ran promisingly on his debut at Wolverhampton in June but lack of a run since then has to be of concern for Clive Brittain's filly and a safer bet looks to be Snowy Day, with Pop Music rated the best of the remainder. The selection lost no caste in defeat when third behind Webbow on his debut over course and distance last month and granted normal improvement for that outing may be good enough to open his account today. Mind Out is little better than plating class on all known evidence, while Bare Rambler makes a belated debut and comes from a yard hardly known for their success with runners first time out. Pop Music has claims on the pick of his form but is becoming exposed and preference is for Snowy Day, who has an obvious chance.
Very Clear 33-1 (9-9) Slowly into stride, always in rear, 10th of 12, 9l behind Shes Minnie (8-12) at Kempton 6f mdn fll (5) pol.
Mind Out (USA) 33-1 (9-3) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon outpaced by winner, 2nd of 6, 9l behind Blushing Thief (9-3) at Southwell 6f 3yo mdn (5) fbs in Mar.
Pop Music (IRE) 16-1 (8-4) Prominent, ridden halfway, weakened well over 1f out, 6th of 15, 10l behind Pearly King (8-11) at Yarmouth 1m mdn stk (5) gf.
Snowy Day (FR) 7-2 (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, not quicken final furlong, 3rd of 8, 3l behind Webbow (9-10) at Southwell 7f mdn aut stk (6) fbs in Mar.
Local Spirit (USA) 6-1 (8-9) Held up, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, one pace, 5th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Campbeltown (9-0) at W'hampton 6f 2yo mdn aut (6) pol in Jul.
Mystic Queen (IRE) 100-1 (8-12) Took keen hold in touch, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened, tailed off, 9th of 10, 39l behind Soapy Danger (9-3) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo mdn (5) pol in Feb.
Salawat Tomba filly out of an unraced mare.
Bare Rambler Woodborough gelding, half-brother to numerous winners up to 6f including the smart Rambling Bear.