slowly into stride, held up behind, switched outside and headway over 2f out, ridden and stayed inside final furlong to go 2nd near finish, no impression with winner
tracked winner, ridden 4f out, under pressure when stride faultered and lost place 3f out, soon eased, tailed off
mid-division, headway on inside 3f out, switched right and effort 2f out, soon ridden stayed on to chase winner 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, no impression when lost 2nd near finish
towards rear, outpaced 3f out, never dangerous
mid-division, headway on outside over 2f out, ridden and effort over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, no impression
towards rear, ridden and headway on inside 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, no impression
tracked leaders, driven and lost place over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
in touch, chased winner 3f out, ridden 2f out, lost place 1f out, no impression inside final furlong
close up on outside, driven and outpaced over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
made virtualy all, quickened over 4f out, ridden 2f out, stayed on well final furlong, readily
dwelt always behind
A better effort at Newcastle last time suggested that PIVERINA is close to winning and she can take this race at the main expense of Sharp Sovereign and Generous Lad. Julie Camacho's mare won't mind any rain that falls in the build up to the meeting and with Simon Pearce booked for the ride she looks sure to run well. Her mark of 45 should be no barrier and from a good draw she is considered. Strike Force is another to come here on the back of an improved effort, Molly The Witch has won at the track before, whilst Altimatum has dropped to a very handy mark but is ultimately still a maiden. Pedasus is inconsistent but a repeat of his second to Blue Tango at Lingfield would see him placed at least, Ernmoor needs a market check on this return to action, whilst Sharp Sovereign was fancied at Newcastle last time (selection one place further back in fourth) and it will be interesting to see if the money comes again with a more experienced jockey booked for the ride. Generous Lad is another to consider with his Binnion Bay form looking solid enough, however we are happy to plump for Piverina.
Pedasus (USA) 14-1 (8-8) Tracked leaders, ridden to challenge over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 7, 15l behind Mr Freddy (9-2) at Pontefract 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Apr.
Altimatum (USA) 8-1 (9-1) Mid-division, lost place and reminders halfway, ridden and headway 2f out, kept on to go 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 11l behind Inch Lodge (9-0) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Maximus Aurelius (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) Held up, headway on outside to join leaders 6f out, went 2nd over 3f out, ridden 2f out, soon weakened, 12th of 14, 23l behind Binnion Bay (8-10) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Apr.
Sensible 20-1 (8-12) Behind, headway over 3f out, soon chasing leaders, weakened final furlong, 7th of 11, 16l behind Khun John (9-1) at Yarmouth 1m 3f hcp 0-65 (6) sft in Apr.
Molly The Witch (IRE) 10-1 (9-1) Keen hold in mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, weakening when hampered inside final furlong, 9th of 10, 8l behind Marjury Daw (9-0) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (0-55) (6) pol in Mar.
Strike Force 7-1 (8-12) Led after 1f, headed over 5f out, led again over 3f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, lost 2nd near finish, 3rd of 13, 1 1/4l behind Portrush Storm (8-6) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f app hcp (0-55) (6) pol in Apr.
Sularno 50-1 (8-0) In touch, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 9th of 10, 29l behind Granny Mcphee (9-4) at Brighton 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Apr.
Piverina (IRE) 10-1 (8-5) Mid-division, headway from over 3f out, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 1 3/4l behind Shekan Star (8-13) at Newcastle 1m 2f app hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Apr.
Ernmoor 10-1 (8-5) Steadied start, held up in rear, headway over 2f out, stayed on, never on terms, 6th of 14, 8l behind Lady Dedlock (8-13) at Kempton 2m hcap (6) pol in Apr '08.
Sharp Sovereign (USA) 9-2fav (8-0) Chased leaders, challenged over 2f out, led well over 1f out until inside final furlong, not quicken, 3rd of 14, 1 1/2l behind Shekan Star (8-13) at Newcastle 1m 2f app hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Apr.
Generous Lad (IRE) 25-1 (8-4) Dwelt, behind, not clearest of runs on inside 3f out until well over 1f out, stayed on to 3rd 1f out, no impression on leading duo, 3rd of 14, 3l behind Binnion Bay (8-10) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Apr.
