Verdict

Glenora Gale was beaten over 30l into second spot at Wetherby last time by the unconsidered Harrys Whim but subsequent events have shown the form to be no fluke. Previously, Lucinda Russell's charge went well when third to Pickworth at Aintree in fair handicap company and has strong claims. However, TEKTHELOT may represent a better option as he looks sure to handle the trip after staying on well to claim fourth place last time in a valuable and competitive Cartmel handicap. The Reveley charge has been highly consistent and deserves some reward. Ballade De La Mer has shown nothing on the level the last twice but had revealed promise when last seen over timber in the spring and is not discounted.

Formwatch

Dun To Perfection 50-1 (10-9) Tracked leader, led before 8th, headed before 9th, ridden before 3 out, soon weakened, pulled up before last, in a race won by Captain Scarlett (10-6) at Hexham 3m sell (5) hvy in Jun, 7 ran.

Fred Bojangals (IRE) 11-1 (11-5) In rear, blundered and unseated rider 5th, in a race won by Nobunaga (11-12) at Cartmel 2m 1f hcp chs 0-135 (3) gs, 5 ran.

Reland (FR) 15-2 (11-4) Held up mid-division, weakened from 4 out, pulled up, in a race won by Solis (11-5) at Cartmel 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-100 (5) gs, 13 ran.

Secret Past (IRE) 14-1 (11-0) Mid-division, weakened after 3 out, 6th of 12, 48l behind Beeves (11-0) at Sedgefield 2m 5f mdn hdl (5) gd in May.

Tekthelot (IRE) 6-1 (9-7) Behind, ridden 3 out, headway under pressure approaching last, stayed on to take 4th near finish, never reached leaders, 4th of 15, 9l behind What A Steel (9-11) at Cartmel 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-140 (3) gs.

Ballade de La Mer 9-4fav (10-7) Chased leaders, mistake 2nd, under pressure halfway, stayed on to go 2nd approaching last, no chance with winner, 2nd of 8, 7l behind Seren Gris (11-0) at Newcastle 2m 6f mdn hdl (5) gd in Mar.

Glenora Gale (IRE) 8-11fav (10-10) Tracked winner, not fluent 3rd, ridden and weakened approaching 3 out where jumped right, left 2nd next, 2nd of 9, 33l behind Harrys Whim (10-10) at Wetherby 2m 4f mrs nov hdl (4) gd in May.