towards rear, headway over 3f out, kept on one pace, not reached leaders
in touch, ridden over 4f out, soon beaten
prominent, ridden 4f out, hung left and kept on final 2f
soon led, driven and headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, driven to lead over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong
always in rear, never a factor
held up, headway over 3f out, driven and stayed on final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, driven and weakened over 1f out
Nonrunner
Herrera, Bollin Greta and Sporting Gesture are the three to look at here, with Herrera, an impressive Newcastle winner, taken to follow up. Sporting Gesture loves to hear his hooves rattle, and he picked up a good win at York last year. He has conditions to suit, but his wins to runs ratio means he is woth taking on here as he makes his seasonal re-appearance. Bollin Greta looks well treated after she won her last two races last year in good style. A bold showing is expected though she is up against race fit rivals. Herrera showed promise last season, but the manner of her Newcastle success suggests there is more to come. Monfils Monfils, well beaten there, has finished second in a decent handicap subsequently, and the form looks solid. Herrera is a daughter of High Chaparral and she can follow up.
Monfils Monfils (USA) 10-3 (9-2) Tracked leaders and keen, chased winner well over 1f out, not quicken, 2nd of 7, 2 1/2l behind Eton Fable (9-0) at Pontefract 1m 4f app hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Herrera (IRE) 8-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders, ridden to lead 1f out, stayed on well, won at Newcastle 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) gf beating Smooth Sovereign (8-6) by 2l, 11 ran.
Solas Alainn (IRE) 11-4 (8-12) In touch, reminders from 9f out, soon driven along, lost touch 7f out, pulled up over 5f out, in a race won by Don't Stop Me Now (8-7) at Great Leighs 1m 6f mdn auc stks (5) pol in Jul, 6 ran.
Bollin Greta 5-1 (8-9) Held up in touch, headway over 3f out, led final furlong, driven out final furlong, won at Redcar 1m 6f hcap (5) gd in Oct beating Motarid (9-5) by nk, 12 ran.
Destinys Dream (IRE) 12-1 (9-2) Held up, headway over 2f out, not much room over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 16, 3 1/2l behind Sirvino (9-0) at Beverley 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Sporting Gesture 20-1 (8-9) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, never on terms, 10th of 13, 20l behind Giant Love (8-11) at Catterick 1m 4f hcap (5) gd in Oct.
Bridgewater Boys 7-1 (9-4) Held up, headway when not much room 2f out, ridden and stayed on to chase winner 1f out, no impression, 2nd of 7, 3l behind Raucous (8-13) at Musselburgh 1m 4f 4yo sell stks (6) gf.
Heart of Dubai (USA) 33-1 (8-9) Led after 1f, headed 3f out, weakened quickly, tailed off, last of 9, 31l behind Falcativ (9-2) at Kempton 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) pol in Oct.
Moonshine Creek 9-2 (8-10) Led after 2f, made rest, hard ridden final furlong, stayed on, won at Brighton 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) gd beating Star Choice (9-3) by 1/2l, 7 ran.
