led centre group, ridden and headed over f out, weakened final furlong
slowly away never on terms
taken to post early, tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong
rider removed hood late and slowly away, towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on, nearest finish
in touch, ridden and no impression from over 1f out
rider had trouble removing hood and lost all chance
taken to post early, towards rear, ridden halfway, never on terms
close up, ridden to lead inside final furlong, all out
towards rear, headway and not clear run over 1f out, ridden and ran on, not reach leaders
taken to post early, in touch, headway over 2f out, ridden and every chance inside final furlong, just held
in touch, ridden and weakened over 1f out
raced alone stand side, overall leader until ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace
prominent, ridden to lead overall over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
An impenetrable lowly handicap with just 6lb between all 14 runners on official ratings. It is tempting to give Grey Destiny another chance but his consistent tendency to dwell in the stalls frequently sees him left with too much to do in his races and he remains a risky proposition. That said, he would every chance in this company if breaking even fairly well and is shortlisted. However, CUPID'S ARROW, clearly in need of the race on reappearance, should be spot-on now and has every chance back down to the mark off which he was successful at Catterick last summer over this trip. He is a hopeful choice. Cool Strutter doesn't win too often but has solid place claims off this mark and Unnoticed will get involved if able to transfer his consistent all-weather form to turf, likewise Clergyman.
Pavers Pride 12-1 (9-5) Close up, pushed along after 2f, weakening when short of room over 1f out, 7th of 8, 10l behind Dapper Man (9-2) at Catterick 5f hcp (6) gs in Apr.
Grey Destiny 16-1 (8-11) Slowly away towards rear, ridden 2f out, keeping on when short of room inside final furlong, ran on close home, 5th of 8, 3/4l behind Critical Thinking (9-6) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (5) pol in May.
Cupid's Arrow (IRE) 12-1 (9-6) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 12th of 14, 19 1/2l behind Redrosezorro (9-7) at Catterick 7f hcp (6) gs in Apr.
Clergyman 12-1 (9-9) Dwelt always in rear, 11th of 14, 11 1/2l behind Redrosezorro (9-7) at Catterick 7f hcp (6) gs in Apr.
Fyrecracker (IRE) 9-1 (8-9) Close up, pushed along over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 11, 6 3/4l behind Foolaad (9-9) at Thirsk 6f hcp (5) gf in Apr.
Semana Santa 16-1 (9-6) Mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, faded inside final furlong, 9th of 12, 10 1/4l behind Jacob Black (8-10) at Musselburgh 7f hcp (6) gd in May.
Ambitious Icarus 10-1 (9-7) Mid-division, took keen hold, headway 2f out, went 3rd final furlong, no impression on winner, 3rd of 14, 2 1/2l behind Awesome Allan (9-10) at Redcar 6f hcp (6) sft in Nov.
Searanger (USA) 25-1 (10-2) Always towards rear, 10th of 13, 11 1/4l behind The Amber Fort (11-0) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (5) pol in Apr.
Unnoticed 3-1fav (9-9) Chased leaders, hard driven to challenge 2f out, stayed on same pace approaching final furlong, no extra closing stages, 3rd of 11, 3 3/4l behind Scotch Myst (9-2) at Southwell 7f hcp (6) pol in Apr.
Melaniemillie 20-1 (9-3) Led, travelling well 2f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, weakened well inside final furlong, 6th of 13, 2 1/4l behind Harbour Patrol (8-11) at Thirsk 7f hcp (6) gs in Apr.
Etienne Gerard 16-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, lost place over 3f out, outpaced 2f out, ridden 1f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 10, 8 1/2l behind Prince Jai (8-10) at Chelmsford City 7f hcp (6) pol in Sep.
First Excel 15-2 (9-3) Taken to post early, soon led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 6, 32 1/4l behind Queens Royale (9-2) at Southwell 7f hcp (5) pol in Dec.
Cool Strutter (IRE) 18-1 (8-12) Mid-division, headway on inside over 2f out, ridden chasing leaders over 1f out, 3rd inside final furlong, ran on towards finish, 3rd of 14, 1/2l behind Be Bold (9-1) at Thirsk 7f hcp (6) gs in Apr.
Excellent Story 20-1 (9-5) Dwelt, soon mid-division on inside, weakened over 2f out, last of 13, 22 3/4l behind Harbour Patrol (8-11) at Thirsk 7f hcp (6) gs in Apr.
