mid-division, ridden 4f out, some headway 2f out, soon beaten
in touch, ridden 3f out, outpaced final 2f
behind, ridden and lost touch 4f out, virtually pulled up final 2f, tailed off
led, ridden over 1f out, soon headed, no extra inside final furlong
soon pushed along, always towards rear
held up in touch, headway 6f out, every chance 1f out, not quicken inside final furlong
soon prominent, ridden and lost place over 3f out
held up towards rear, headway on outside 4f out, soon beaten
in touch, ridden 3f out, weakened over 2f out
slowly into stride, towards rear, some headway over 1f out, never on terms
in touch until hampered after 2f and lost place, never near to challenge after
in rear, headway on inside 2f out, stayed on final furlong, not troubled leaders
always prominent, ridden 2f out, led 1f out, ran on
Musical Top is suggested for a modest maiden handicap, with Semelle de Vent, Queen Lucia and Mrs Brown rated as his biggest dangers. Looking at the field. If Dance Party can get back to her spring form, and blinkers work where cheekpieces have failed back at this shorter trip, then she holds claims. Musical Top kept on well when fourth at Bath last time and, if taking to the surface, should go well. Smirfy's Dance Hall is lightly raced and has scope for improvement. Semelle de Vent is clearly not one of John Gosden's leading lights and is now dropped in trip and has the odd bit of form but Barry Hills' Saharan Song has yet to show any sparkle. Much as she was a beaten favourite last time, Queen Lucia has more than enough form to feature at this level, while Carlburg might be rejuvenated by first-time blinkers. Orchestration's chance is not a forlorn one based on his best spring efforts, while the Sir Mark Prescott-trained Mrs Brown should play a part at this trip, given that the best of her form puts her well into the picture. As we say, a modest race and maybe the solution will be Musical Top.
