dwelt, behind, ridden over 3f out, kept on same pace final 2f, never near leaders
tracked leader, led well over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on under pressure final furlong
tracked leaders, effort over 2f out, ridden and edged right entering final furlong, kept on
slowly away, soon tailed off
mid-division, headway 2f out, ridden and kept on final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, soon lost place, weakened over 1f out
in touch, lost place over 5f out, ridden over 2f out, stayed on to chase leaders inside final furlong
held up, ridden over 2f out, never on terms
mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
led, headed well over 2f out, soon ridden, no impression approaching final furlong
Nonrunner
News Of The Day gets the verdict in this modest looking affair, Skye But N Ben and Marju's Gold are the likely dangers. Mark Johnston's filly landed an all-weather handicap back in February and hasn't run a bad race since. She was only just touched off in a Beverley handicap last time and a repeat of that run should be good enough today. Skye But N Ben ran too badly to be true last time out and is better judged on his previous success at Nottingham. If on a going day he will be a tough nut to crack. Marju's Gold pulled too hard last time out and was well beaten. If settling better this afternoon he should play a hand in the finish. The best of the rest could be Keep Your Distance, but the most likely winner is News Of The Day and this one gets our confident vote.
King Verti Averti gelding, half-brother to several winners from 5f-1m5f.
Skye But N Ben 3-1 (8-4) Chased leaders, ridden and outpaced well over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 7, 12l behind Graceful Steps (8-11) at Musselburgh 1m 1f 3yo hcp (5) gd.
Winged Farasi 25-1 (8-7) Held up mid-division, weakened over 2f out, 8th of 17, 10l behind Oceana Gold (8-11) at Newmarket 1m 3yo hcp (5) gs.
Redcliff (GER) 33-1 (8-3) Slowly into stride, outpaced, never dangerous, 7th of 11, 29l behind Sky More (8-13) at Nottingham 1m 3yo hcp (5) gs.
Irish Relative (IRE) 11-2 (9-1) In rear when eased after 2f, virtually pulled up, last of 13, well behind Jewelled Dagger (8-7) at Musselburgh 1m 3yo hcp (6) gd.
Marju's Gold 9-2co-fav (8-13) Mid-division, short lived effort over 2f out, eased when beaten inside final furlong, last of 14, 27l behind Sumner (9-4) at Salisbury 1m 4f 3yo hcp (6) gf.
Keep Your Distance 6-1 (9-7) In touch, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened, 8th of 9, 29l behind Sweet World (8-13) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo clm (6) pol in Jan.
News of The Day (IRE) 10-3 (8-3) In touch, led 3f out, ridden along over 2f out, staying on until headed inside final furlong, no extra close home, 2nd of 7, 3/4l behind Madaarek (9-4) at Beverley 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Apr.
