led, headed over 4f out, ridden and one pace final 2f
slowly into stride, towards rear, soon pushed along, ridden and headway halfway, stayed on to lead well inside final furlong
slowly into stride, soon well behind
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, every chance well inside final furlong, not quickened
always towards rear, never dangerous
in touch, hung left and weakened over 3f out
with leader, led over 4f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
soon chasing leaders, ridden to lead and edged left over 1f out, wandered and headed well inside final furlong, no extra
in touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out
slowly into stride, behind, ridden and headway halfway, weakened over 2f out
The 6lb penalty Eternal Bloom picks up for winning at Southwell earlier in the week is not enough to stop her at this level and this half-sister to Free Rider is fancied to register a quick follow up at the main expense of Countrywide Girl, Home Coming and Good Form. The in-form Mark Lawson is back in the saddle aboard Mel Bittain's charge and he will no doubt be keen to ride his third winner on the bounce for his boss. The jockey's 7lb claim effectively rules out the penalty and the partnership should make a bold bid for glory with plenty in their favour today. A lack of strength-in-depth amongst her opposition also makes Eternal Bloom's task an easier one and it may be best left to Countrywide Girl to chase her home.