prominent, led over 4f out, ridden and weakening when headed over 1f out
slowly into stride, soon switched right to stands side, steady headway halfway, kept on
chased leaders, ran on and just held final furlong
in touch, weakened approaching final furlong
mid-division, weakened over 1f out
led, headed over 4f out, led again over 1f out, rider dropped reins close home
mid-division, ridden halfway, never a factor
towards rear, effort and no impression halfway
towards rear, ridden and headway 2f out, kept on
slowly into stride, always in rear
always in rear
prominent until halfway
towards rear, ridden 3f out, no impression
in touch until halfway
prominent, ridden and every chance 2f out, soon faded
Slipasearcher stayed on well to score at Nottingham last time out and under a 6lb penalty can score again at the main expense of Almora Guru, Stir Crazy and Swiftly Addicted. David Evans' filly was outpaced at halfway last time out but has plenty of stamina for this six furlong trip and swept through to win well. Her jockey's 7lb claim negates the penalty for that success and with quick ground underfoot again, she can run another big race. Stir Crazy's last win came in a weak seller on the sand, however after a decent effort over the minimum trip last time out, he should be suited by the extra furlong today. Almora Guru won at Yarmouth twelve days ago and looks the pick of Mark Brisbourne's pair on jockey bookings. The Jay Factor must be of interest on his handicap debut if the market speaks in his favour, whilst Doctor Ned may appreciate today's return to six furlongs. Swiftly Addicted has plenty of potential but may just need the run today, and so we will return to Slipasearcher to win again.
Stir Crazy (IRE) 4-1 (9-4) Held up behind leaders, ridden, headway and edged left from over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 6, 2l behind Charlotte Grey (8-13) at W'hampton 5f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Apr.
Slipasearcher (IRE) 6-1 (8-7) Slowly into stride, behind, switched right soon after start, ridden over 2f out, soon headway, ran on to lead post, won at Nottingham 6f fll hcp (5) gf beating Glamaraazi (8-13) by a hd, 9 ran.
The Jay Factor (IRE) 9-2 (8-6) Tracked leader, ridden to lead 2f out, headed approaching final furlong and no extra, 4th of 9, 2 1/2l behind Mr Loire (8-11) at Kempton 6f 2yo mdn auc (6) pol in Nov.
Swiftly Addicted (IRE) 8-1 (7-13) Held up in rear, running on when short of room final 50 yards, 8th of 12, 4l behind Frisky Talk (8-10) at Kempton 5f 2yo hcp 0-85 (5) pol in Sept.
Almora Guru 14-1 (8-11) Held up, headway over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, led over 1f out, held on under pressure, won at Yarmouth 6f 3yo hcp (6) gf in Apr beating Pat Will (8-5) by a hd, 6 ran.
Ensign's Trick 14-1 (8-11) Pulled hard tracking leaders, every chance 2f out, soon driven, weakened over 1f out, 3rd of 6, 4l behind Twitch Hill (9-1) at Folkestone 6f 3yo fll hcp 0-100 (5) gf.
Cantique (IRE) 20-1 (8-8) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, last of 7, 9l behind Subadar (8-13) at Folkestone 7f mdn stk (5) gf in Apr.
Festive Tipple (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, led approaching 2f out, headed 1f out and weakened, 8th of 11, 12l behind Murrin (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Sept.
Strike Force 5-1 (9-3) Close up, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace from over 1f out, 4th of 11, 6l behind Polish World (9-3) at Lingfield 6f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Apr.
Auction Oasis 25-1 (8-9) Swerved right start, soon led, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 14, 6l behind Social Rhythm (9-1) at Southwell 6f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Apr.
Mr Forthright 20-1 (8-11) Always in rear, 10th of 13, 8l behind Knapton Hill (8-11) at Warwick 7f 3yo hcp (6) gf in Apr.
Merlins Quest 25-1 (9-2) Mid-division, effort over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 13, 6l behind Knapton Hill (8-11) at Warwick 7f 3yo hcp (6) gf in Apr.
Da Schadenfreude (USA) 16-1 (8-8) Held up towards rear, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 8th of 9, 17l behind Professor Twinkle (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) pol in Feb.
Spirit Rising 12-1 (8-6) Slowly into stride, soon recovered to chase leaders, weakened 2f out, 7th of 9, 8l behind Cuppacocoa (8-5) at Bath 5f 2yo mdn auc (6) gf in Aug.
Doctor Ned 3-1 (8-8) Led, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 3l behind Hayley's Flower (8-8) at W'hampton 7f stk 0-55 (6) pol in Apr.
Tibinta 25-1 (8-10) Tracked leader to over 2f out, weakened rapidly, 13th of 14, 20l behind Lake Pontchartrain (9-6) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Nov.
