mid-division, effort over 2f out, soon behind
prominent, pushed along halfway, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on final furlong
chased leaders, ridden and one pace final furlong
in touch, led over 3f out, headed 2f out, weakened final furlong
took keen hold behind leaders, led 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
mid-division, effort over 2f out, soon outpaced
led, headed over 3f out, ridden and stayed on same pace final furlong
dwelt, soon went mid-division, pushed along 2f out, ridden and switched left entering final furlong, stayed on
A modest bunch on view and we will take a chance with newcomer Mermaid's Cry at the expense of the exposed pairing of Turtle Magic and Joshar. Jeremy Glover's team look to be just about hitting form at present and this close relation to Red China could be the answer to what looks to be a tricky race. Her chances can only be enhanced by the booking of today's apprentice. Turtle Magic and Joshar have met before at Newcastle when finishing behind Ronnie's Lad in a claimer. The former latter fared the better of the pairing and appears to have a better draw this evening. Bowland Bride has been well beaten on four starts to date. Emma's Venture ran very green in a similar contest at Beverley and is stepped up in trip. The booking of Darley is positive although she doesn't appear to have gone on from her second to Little Biscuit earlier in the season. Diction is related to staying types. Mermaid's Cry gets the vote in a race not to have the housekeeping money on.