tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, challenged briefly over 1f out, one pace under pressure final furlong
slowly into stride, held up mid-division, pushed along, headway 3f out, ridden, one pace final 2f
in touch, pushed along, lost place over 4f out, soon ridden, weakened
held up in touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
towards rear, never dangerous
held up in mid-division, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, ridden out
tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, effort 2f out, weakened over 1f out
led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on well to chase winner inside final furlong
held up in rear, pushed along over 3f out, ridden, headway 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong
held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, effort over 1f out, weakened final furlong
The topically named Grey Clouds can give punters a silver lining, with the likes of Mezereon and Colourful Lady also worth a mention. Tim Easterby's filly was dropped back in trip at Beverley 10 days ago and stuck to her task well behind Bond May Day, finishing second despite running wide into the straight. She has been tried over further, but this sort of trip, especially on rain-softened ground looks to be her optimum distance. No world beater, she will not have to be to open her account here, with not too many dangers. Mezereon only won a claimer at Wolverhampton the time before last and was beaten on a return there, while Colourful Lady has not excelled since being stepped up in trip but should on breeding. Maybe she is taking time to come to hand, but in any case has it to do, giving weight away to the selection, Grey Clouds.
