led, headed over 2f out, soon ridden and one pace, faded final furlong
tracked leaders, driven and effort over 1f out, no impression final furlong
with leader, ridden over 1f out, soon lost place, no extra final furlong
with leaders, led over 2f out, ridden and stayed on well final furlong
dwelt, in rear, driven halfway, ridden and headway 2f out, ran on well inside final furlong, nearest finish
slowly into stride, soon mid-division, ridden over 2f out, never on terms
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
chased leaders to over 2f out, soon ridden and weakened, eased inside final furlong
behind, switched left and short lived effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up behind, ridden over 1f out, never able to challenge
not much room start, tracked leaders, headway 2f out, ridden to chase winner 1f out, kept on final furlong
mid-division, lost place over 2f out, soon beaten
behind until driven and kept on from over 1f out, nearest finish
mid-division, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, stayed on to chase leaders inside final furlong, no impression
GRACIE'S GIFT has moderate form, a repeat of which could see him land this, and he's selected in preference to Bateleur and Plumage. It's a poor contest though, and wide open. Richard Guest's gelding has almost a stone in hand on the joint top-weights, but has been paying his way of late, with a couple of wins and places in his last four runs, the only one of which was on the turf was here over this trip. A change of yard has done him the world of good, and he seems to be over the previous injury problems he suffered. He's well drawn too. Bateleur hasn't won for nearly three years, but a couple of decent seconds recently have shown the ability's still there, and he gains weight all round to aid his cause. Plumage remains a maiden after ten runs, but was a decent second at Wolverhampton last time out. Drawn well, and gaining weight from many she seems to have this sort of race within her. It's a contest that may not take much winning, and we'll support Gracie's Gift.
Sir Nod 28-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders, effort over 2f out, soon beaten, 15th of 16, 13l behind Methaaly (8-13) at Doncaster 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gs.
Desperate Dan 6-1 (9-1) Held up, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out and stayed on towards finish, 4th of 13, 1 1/2l behind Pacific Pride (8-6) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Tyfos 16-1 (9-4) Chased leader, led over 4f out, headed 2f out, weakened entering final furlong, 6th of 11, 6l behind Doubtful Sound (8-8) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (5) pol in Nov.
Luminous Gold 11-2 (9-2) Took keen hold, chased leaders over 3f, 8th of 9, 7l behind Style Award (8-9) at Windsor 6f app hcp (5) gf.
Dickie Le Davoir 12-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, hard driven and stayed on final furlong, 4th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Loose Caboose (9-1) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs.
Kingsgate Castle 33-1 (8-6) In rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, never nearer, 7th of 14, 5l behind Dancing Maite (9-1) at Newmarket 6f app hcp (5) gf.
Thoughtsofstardom 14-1 (7-11) Steadied start, keen, held up, ridden 2f out, no impression, 6th of 7, 6l behind Canadian Danehill (9-3) at Newmarket 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Double Carpet (IRE) 9-1 (9-3) Chased leader, hampered over 4f out, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 12, 8l behind Restless Genius (9-4) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Averoo 66-1 (7-13) Went right start, slowly into stride, always in rear, 12th of 14, 11l behind Dancing Maite (9-1) at Newmarket 6f app hcp (5) gf.
Towy Boy (IRE) 9-1 (8-6) Tracked leader, effort 3f out, soon ridden, weakened 2f out, 7th of 10, 9l behind Kyllachy Storm (8-11) at Bath 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Plumage 5-1 (8-13) Mid-division, came wide and headway entering straight, soon hung left, every chance inside final furlong, not quicken, 2nd of 12, 1 1/4l behind Restless Genius (9-4) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Gracie's Gift (IRE) 11-4fav (8-8) Held up in rear, headway on outside over 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on well, won at Southwell 7f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs beating Bold Diva (8-12) by 3/4l, 12 ran.
Ask Jenny (IRE) 13-2 (9-3) Held up, headway when not clear run 1f out, ridden and stayed on inside final furlong, never troubled leaders, 4th of 17, 2l behind Ryedane (9-4) at Carlisle 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
Mystic Roll 12-1 (8-0) Chased winner, kept on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 9, 1 1/4l behind Smirfys Systems (8-7) at Wolverhampton 7f clm stks (6) pol in Dec.
Bateleur 9-1 (8-5) Slowly into stride, towards rear, headway 3f out, ridden over 1f out, soon led, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 13, nk behind Dualagi (8-7) at Salisbury 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Whiteoak Lady (IRE) 20-1 (8-9) Slowly away, always behind, 9th of 11, 7l behind Brunelleschi (8-10) at Windsor 6f app hcp (5) gf in Apr.
