held up and behind, ran wide bend well over 5f out, no chance when short of room inside final furlong
soon led, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on well for 2nd but not quicken
held up in touch, ridden and outpaced final 2f
close up, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
held up towards rear, not clear run over 2f out, switched left and squeezed through over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
dwelt, rear, effort on outside over 2f out, kept on under pressure
tracked leaders, led well over 1f out, idled and edged left when clear inside final furlong, comfortably
keen hold and prominent, ridden and weakened quickly 2f out
prominent, chased leader after 2f, driven along 2f out, stayed on
close up, ridden and outpaced final 2f
rear, brief effort on rails 2f out, soon beaten
held up towards rear, effort and ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, eased when no chance inside final furlong
A tough race to call where a case can be made for most of the field. Willoughby's Boy has a chance from the foot of the handicap but he was taken off his feet at an early stage last time and in the absence of an obvious excuse, that has to go down as a slightly disappointing effort. My Lucy Locket is also entitled to respect and has to be considered with conditions that should suit. Inspector General and Deceitful also warrant a second look in the betting and there may be more to come from Mine, who has shaped up nicely this season. But Contrary Mary has done little wrong of late and receives a tentative nod if the ground does not deteriorate any further. She has risen steadily in the handicap after some solid efforts this term and another bold show from her is expected.