In rear, pushed olong behind when hampered 4f out, never dangerous
fluent, towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous
held up mid division, headway over 3f out, weakened entering final furlong
chased leader, lost place over 2f out
tracked leaders, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on well
led, headed over 2f out, one pace
towards rear, ridden and weakened over 2f out
held up mid-division, chased leaders 3f out, kept on final furlong
WIND STAR can take advantage of this drop in grade and is the form pick to land this claimer ahead of Gross Prophet and Ahlawy. The selection gained back to back victories at Newcastle and Beverley. He was well placed by his trainer to win those races and connections have once again picked a race that he is more than capable of winning. They have put him in with a realistic claiming price meaning he is well weighted and if at his best he will be difficult to beat. Gross Prophet won in this grade at Chepstow last month. He has run well in defeat in his last couple of races and is a force to be reckoned with in these types of races. His poor draw is a concern though and he will do well to overcome that disadvantage. Ahlawy has won four from his last six but he did run disappointingly at Kempton after a short break and it remains to be seen whether or not his winning spree is over. Wind Star is the form horse in the race and is the percentage call.
Ahlawy (IRE) 9-1 (9-2) Slowly into strike, behind, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, never dangerous, 10th of 13, 12l behind Covert Ambition (9-6) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-95 (3) pol.
Monopole (IRE) 33-1 (9-13) Towards rear, some late progress, 5th of 16, 12l behind Plymouth Rock (9-0) at Windsor 1m 2f mdn stks (5) gf.
Wind Star 11-4fav (8-13) Prominent, smooth headway over 2f out, effort over 1f out, weakened entering final furlong, 6th of 7, 11l behind Jack Dawkins (9-0) at Doncaster 1m 2f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in May.
Scamperdale 33-1 (8-10) Held up towards rear, headway well over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 9, 10l behind Sirvino (9-8) at Ayr 1m 2f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in May.
Munsef 25-1 (8-9) Settled last; never near to challenge, 8th of 10, 6l behind Young Mick (8-11) at Nad Al Sheba(UAE) 1m 4f hcp 0-95 fst in Feb.
Gross Prophet 6-4fav (9-6) Held up in touch, ridden to challenge over 2f out, soon under pressure, never on terms, 4th of 6, 4l behind What's Up Doc (9-4) at Brighton 1m 2f clm stks (6) gf.
New England 15-2 (9-10) Very awkward start, took keen hold in rear, headway and hung left approaching final furlong, kept on but not pace to trouble leaders, 6th of 12, 2l behind Toshi (9-7) at Chester 1m 4f (5) gf.
Samurai Warrior 7-2 (8-13) Raced keenly, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out and lost 3rd, kept on to regain 3rd over 1f out, not troubled leading pair, 3rd of 6, 3 1/2l behind April Fool (9-0) at Bath 1m hcp 0-70 (5) fm.
Ride A White Swan 8-1 (8-10) Slowly into stride, headway 2f out, soon ridden and one pace, 5th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Cape Melody (10-0) at Chepstow 6f (5) gd.
