mid-division, smooth headway over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong
always behind, tailed off
slowly into stride, behind, headway over 2f out, kept on
held up, headway over 4f out, chased winner 2f out to inside final furlong, not quicken
held up, headway over 5f out, ridden and weakened 3f out
held up, headway over 5f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong
led, headed over 4f out, soon ridden, weakened over 2f out
fly-jumped start, always behind
held up, some late headway, never dangerous
held up in touch, headway over 5f out, ridden and weakened over 3f out
chased leading pair, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
chased leader, led 4f out, ridden 2f out, ran on well
Pancakehill, a consistent if somewhat frustrating filly, is one to oppose rather than to follow, but in what can only be described as a moderate contest, she looks sure to play her part, along with Eurolink Artemis and course and distance winner Nod's Nephew, who is the choice. Nod's Nephew lacks consistency, but there is no doubt he is well treated on his best form, some 14lbs lower than when last successful here just over a year ago when ridden by another apprentice. He clearly goes well for an inexperienced rider and is worth taking a chance with at a decent price. Pancakehill has one of the more experienced apprentice's on board and will be a warm order, but as previously stated, she isn't the easiest of rides and she looks to have her work cut out from her wide draw. Eurolink Artemis comes into this on the back of a solid effort on turf at Ponterfract, when ridden by the same apprentice who takes the reins again today. The partnership have only been unplaced once in six outings together and represents a big threat today.