behind, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong, never nearer
chased leaders, ridden halfway, one pace final furlong
mid-division, one pace final 2f
behind and pushed along, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
chased leaders, ridden well over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong
slowly into stride, always behind and outpaced
slowly away, mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on inside final furlong, just held
soon pushed along towards rear, never dangerous
with leaders, led 2f out, soon ridden, ran on inside final furlong, just held on
led, headed 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out
A wide open handicap rounds off the card and many would have chances on their best form but the principals look to be Neverletme Go, Shrink and Pivotal's Princess and the tentative vote is given to Shrink. The selection was a fair second behind The Leather Wedge last time out. That form has since been franked and with this stiff track looking to play to his strengths he will be hard to beat off the same mark here. Neverletme Go rates the main danger as he beat Molly Marie in good style last time out. However he returns to a handicap off what looks a high enough mark and at the likely odds he looks worth taking on. Pivotal's Princess is another worthy of respect as she won well over course and distance last time out when beating Holly Springs but she has been done no favours by the draw and for that reason is passed over on this occasion. Musical Fair is from a yard that is beginning to hit top form and has dropped to a handy mark so should be noted in the market. Of the remainder, Lets Get It On is game and consistent and is sure to run her race but in a race where stakes should be kept to a Minimum for the winner we return to Shrink.
