soon led, ridden and headed well over 1f out, weakened over 1f out, eased when no chance final furlong
towards rear, driven along 3f out, headway over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden along halfway, kept on under pressure inside final furlong
slowly into stride, behind, never dangerous
chased leaders on outside, headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on well, pushed out
chased leader, ridden and bumped over 2f out, one pace and losing place when ridden and bumped again over 1f out
held up in rear, hampered well over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not troubled leaders
slowly into stride, soon pushed along and prominent, ridden 3f out, soon struggling
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
We will take a chance on GRACIE'S GIFT in division two of this handicap and he is forwarded to beat the likes of Sendreni and Straight Face. The draw could be a key factor in the outcome of this race as several of the fancied runners are drawn high. Our selection Gracie's Gift is the exception and although he is far from consistent, his best recent run did come here. The wide draw would be a big negative for both Sendreni and Straight Face, but of the pair Straight Face is preferred as he wasn't beaten all that far when last seen out at Southwell back in December. The booking of Jamie Spencer aboard Great Knight is eyecatching so he is one to note in the market, while Melt hails from a shrewd yard and if the market were to speak in his favour then he could be of interest. There are plenty in with chances in this handicap, but the vote is given to Gracie's Gift.
Sendreni (FR) 10-1 (9-4) Prominent, ridden over 1f out, kept on, 3rd of 11, 7l behind Carmenero (9-4) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Golden Prospect 13-2 (9-4) Mid-division, headway 4f out, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 11, 12l behind Art Market (9-3) at Lingfield 7f Handicap (0-58) (4yo+) (6) pol.
Gracie's Gift (IRE) 5-2 (9-1) Chased leaders, outpaced over 4f out, weakened over 3f out, eased 2f out, tailed off, last of 6, well behind Mocha Java (8-12) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs.
Melt (IRE) 16-1 (8-6) Tracked leader, effort over 2f out, soon weakened, 8th of 9, 5l behind Rubenstar (9-1) at Lingfield 7f hacp 0-70 (5) pol.
Straight Face (IRE) 11-1 (8-13) Behind, headway 2f out, stayed on strongly, never nearer, 4th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Convince (8-11) at Southwell 7f hcp (6) fbs in Dec.
Luisa Tetrazzini (IRE) 15-2 (9-5) Reared start, dwelt, behind, driven to chase leaders on outside over 3f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out, last of 7, 10l behind Ambrogina (8-8) at Southwell 6f mdn fll (5) fbs.
Great Knight (IRE) 10-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, raced keenly, not much room and lost place over 2f out, no impression when not much room inside final furlong, 9th of 13, 8l behind Bertie Southstreet (9-7) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Aug.
Hard Ball 15-8fav (8-11) Chased leaders, under pressure halfway, soon beaten, 6th of 7, 22l behind Bicksta (8-1) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-52 (6) fbs.
Chicamia 66-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out, 7th of 13, 7l behind Woolfall Sovereign (9-3) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f mdn auc stks (5) pol in Dec.
Avonlini 200-1 (8-5) Chased leaders, lost place over 2f out, soon weakened, 11th of 13, 23l behind Luc Jordan (9-3) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f mdn auc stks (6) pol in Sep.
