with leader, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, led inside final furlong, ran on well
held up mid-division, never nearer
chased leaders, ridden halfway, kept on final furlong
slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
led, ridden over 2f out, headed when weakening inside final furlong
in touch, behind from halfway
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong
slowly away, always behind, ridden over 2f out, not much room over 1f out when weakening
chased leaders, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, ridden and behind from over 2f out
mid-divison, ridden halfway, soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
steadied start, held up behind, ridden over 2f out, no impression when switched right inside final furlong
chased leaders until weakened over 1f out
in touch, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
slowly away, soon switched left, always towards rear
Smart Hostess has shown improved form since being returned to sprint trips and, with John Quinn's stable continuing in such good form, she gets the vote to win again with Time N Time Again and Steel Blue rated the main dangers. The last mentioned, like the selection is well berthed close to the fence but makes less appeal at the weights. Time N Time Again is 14lbs better in with selection on running at Redcar earlier in the month but John Quinn's horse won with plenty in hand that day and can defy the rise in the weights. Mick Channon has his team in good form at present so Vigorous has to be respected along with George Stubbs, although Nick Littmoden's gelding may find this trip too sharp. Karminskey Park has claims on form but would probably prefer a softer surface, while Mr Pertemps may need the run having been off since April. David Chapman's Paddywack and Mitsuki, for who the booking of Jamie Spencer takes the eye, are others to consider but we are happy to side with the progressive Smart Hostess.
