held up in touch, outpaced over 3f out, ridden and stayed on final 2f
in touch, ridden to chase leaders 3f out, one pace from over 1f out
held up towards rear, ridden over 3f out, hampered over 2f out, stayed on
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened 3f out
tracked leader, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, carried left, no impression
dwelt, towards rear, never a danger
in touch, headway 3f out, led over 2f out, ridden when headed over 1f out and weakened
held up towards rear, headway over 3f out to join leaders, ridden over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, faded
mid-division, ridden 3f out, no impression
held up, headway over 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, hung left, kept on
led, headed over 2f out and weakened quickly
A wide open handicap here and many can be given chances on their best form but the principles look to be Adobe, Oh So Rosie, Ziet d'Alsace and Rebel Raider and the nomination goes to Oh So Rosie. The selection is well weighted on her best form and has the plum draw. With the step up in trip sure to suit she is taken to score. Adobe rates the main danger as he won with a little in hand when defeating Extemporise last time and although he is rising in the weights he will be hard to beat if he runs up to that mark. Ziet d'Alsace is another worthy of respect but he gave the impression he would be suited by further than 9 furlongs when a never nearer fifth behind King Nicholas over that trip last time so the drop back to a mile has to be of some concern. Rebel Raider was well beaten over course and distance last time and looks to have plenty of weight so is overlooked here. Of the remainder Middleham Park is from a yard that does well here so is worth noting in the market, but her overall profile leaves her with plenty to find and for the winner we return to Oh So Rosie.
