chased leaders, ridden well over 1f out, soon weakened
held up, came wide entering straight, never on terms
chased leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on
slowly into stride, held up, smooth headway well over 1f out, ridden and kept on same pace final furlong
with leader, led over 3f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on
slowly into stride, held up, headway over 2f out, no real impression
very slowly away, behind, never near leaders
tracked leaders, every chance over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no extra
in touch, lost place over 2f out, no danger after
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace
led until over 3f out, lost place over 2f out, soon beaten
held up, pushed along from over 2f out, never dangerous
started slowly, held up, ridden over 1f out, never near leaders
Not a bad little handicap and one that can be taken by Grandma Lily, with Marshallspark, Currency and Paddywhack all capable of getting involved. The selection won over this trip at Southwell last time out and although she has a 5lb rise to contend with, she won with authority there and looks capable of following up. Marshallspark was a fast ground Ayr winner in August but is still 7lb higher now and was always behind last time out after a break. Improvement is expected, but he may just be in the grip of the handicapper. Currency is 4lb higher than when winning at Lingfield last time out and does also act on this surface. Milton Bradley's gelding has won from this mark on turf and is respected here, while Paddywhack has won from higher marks than this in the distant past but is still capable of being bang there this time, although we prefer Grandma Lily, who can follow up.