held up, outpaced from over 1f out
tracked winner throughout, ridden over 1f out, no impression
tracked leading trio, driven along 3f out, soon beaten
HARRY UP is a very capable performer at this level and he can get the better of White Shift, Blue Tomato and Bo McGinty. The selection does like to trailblaaze and he should have no problem getting to the lead in this small field. He won two claimers here in January and now that he is returned to this level he has to hold solid claims. White Shift is sure to have her supporters as she is a classy filly but she is likely to be a warm order and she may need the run after being off the racecourse since September and it is a slight concern that she has been put in a claimer. Blue Tomato finished behind our selection last month but he was returning from a break that day so he was entitled to come on for the run. Bo McGinty finished in front of Harry Up last time but our selection seemed to anticipate the start, which made his stall open a fraction before the others. After losing his footing he was unable to lead which is key to his chance so that effort can be forgiven. This is quite trappy but the vote goes to Harry Up.
Bo McGinty (IRE) 4-1 (8-2) Chased leaders on outside, ran on same pace from over 1f out, 4th of 7, 1 1/2l behind Haajes (8-11) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-75 (3) pol.
Harry Up 14-1 (8-4) Dwelt, led after 1f, ridden and headed 1f out, weakened towards finish, 5th of 6, 2 1/2l behind Matsunosuke (9-13) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-100 (2) pol.
Blue Tomato 9-4 (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden to chase winner approaching 2f out, kept on, always held, 2nd of 5, 1l behind Epic Odyssey (9-10) at Kempton 6f clm (6) pol.
White Shift (IRE) 80-1 (8-7) In touch, ridden and outpaced halfway, soon beaten, 14th of 22, 12l behind Total Gallery (8-9) at Redcar 6f 2yo lst stk (1) gd in Oct.