always prominent, ridden well over 1f out, soon edged left, ran on inside final furlong
always prominent, led over 4f out, ridden and headed well over 1f out, not quicken inside final furlong
held up in touch, not clear run and lost place over 3f out, soon behind
hampered and lost place on bend after 1f, headway on inside when not clear run from well over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong
chased leaders 4f, no impression after, edged left 1f out
slowly into stride, always behind
slowly into stride, held up, headway over 3f out, every chance over 2f out, ridden and edged left over 1f out, one pace
lead, headed over 4f out, weakened over 1f out
Eskimo's Nest is not an obvious form choice here but could spring a surprise by beating Bodden Bay and Spark Up. The Shaw yard is in great form at present and if Eskimo's Nest can return to his best she could prove hard to beat. She earned a rating in the late sixties back in 2004 with some good efforts over this distance. Her recent efforts have been over much further and back over a more realistic trip it would be no surprise to see her show improved form. Bodden Bay makes a quick return to the track having chased home White Bear last Wednesday. There were some consistent performers behind that day so the form could be rock solid. Spark Up has shown signs of a return to form and is expected to be in the shake up despite carrying joint top-weight. The pick of the others could be The Job, but dont't let the row of duck eggs put you off Eskimo's Nest who could be the value selection.
Spark Up 12-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, led well over 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, no extra, 4th of 13, 2l behind Bridgewater Boys (8-13) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol.
Bodden Bay 13-2 (8-7) Prominent, ran on final furlong to take 2nd final 50 yards, 2nd of 12, 1 1/2l behind White Bear (8-13) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Blue Maeve 9-2jt-fav (8-12) Held up, ridden and brief effort on outside over 2f out, soon beaten, last of 11, 7l behind Lady Hopeful (8-7) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jan.
Speedie Rossini (IRE) 14-1 (9-2) Stumbled start and went left, in rear, heavily eased over 1f out, last of 9, 36l behind Cloann (9-8) at Brighton 6f 3yo hcp (6) frm in Jun.
Jalouhar 7-1 (8-1) Held up, headway final furlong, never nearer, 6th of 13, 2l behind Desert Light (8-7) at W'hampton 6f hcp (6) pol.
Bint Royal (IRE) 50-1 (8-9) Mid-division, driven along halfway, soon behind, last of 11, 28l behind Desert Lover (8-11) at Southwell 1m hcp (6) fbs.
Lakeside Guy (IRE) 28-1 (8-6) Towards rear, effort over 2f out, no impression, 8th of 12, 6l behind Milk And Sultana (8-8) at W'hampton 1m 1f sll (6) std.
The Job 13-2 (8-10) Stumbled start, held up, headway over 1f out, stayed on, 6th of 13, 4l behind Mister Elegant (8-9) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Jan.