led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace
slowly into stride, always behind, eased and tailed off final 2f
slowly into stride, behind, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on to chase winner inside final furlong, no impression
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up mid-division, ridden to lead over 1f out, quickened clear
with leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
outpaced behind, headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong, never on terms
outpaced towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
Tim Easterby has his string in good order and he can extend the purple patch if Silver Nun hits the gates running. My Reflection and Jazz At The Sands appear to be the main dangers lurking among the rest. Jazz At The Sands has appreciated being dropped into Banded Stakes company and shapes as if he can pick up a race somewhere along the line. He needs a few things to go his way but his last two starts have been encouraging enough for him to merit consideration. My Reflection has won here in the past and has also shown a fair level of recent form. Paddy Mathers knows him well and a bold bid is anticipated. However, Silver Nun has been banging on the door lately and, with her yard in such obvious well being, she is given the office to shine for them this afternoon.
Berties Brother 10-3 (8-11) Led early, with leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on towards finish, 3rd of 12, 3l behind Joking John (7-9) at W'hampton 6f banded stk (7) pol in Mar.
Jazz At The Sands (USA) 5-1 (8-11) Dwelt, soon chased along, ridden over 1f out, stayed on towards finish, 4th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Titus Wonder (8-7) at Southwell 5f banded stk (7) fbs.
Lasting Love 12-1 (9-0) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 5th of 11, 6l behind Midge's Girl (9-0) at Southwell 7f banded stk (7) fbs in Mar.
My Reflection 2-1fav (8-9) Dwelt, soon chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 11, 11l behind Teddy Monty (8-12) at Southwell 6f banded stk (7) fbs in Mar.
Saxon Star (IRE) 3-1fav (8-9) Dwelt, soon chased along, ridden 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 6th of 9, 5l behind Titus Wonder (8-7) at Southwell 5f banded stk (7) fbs.
Silver Nun 7-1 (8-9) Prominent, soon ridden and reluctant to race, driven to have every chance inside final furlong, not run on, 3rd of 10, 3/4l behind Beginners Luck (8-6) at Southwell 7f banded stk (7) fbs.
Bertie Bear 4-1 (8-9) Held up, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out, 8th of 10, 5l behind Beginners Luck (8-6) at Southwell 7f banded stk (7) fbs.
Joking John 16-1 (7-9) Led, headed over 3f out, led again inside final furlong, ran on, won at W'hampton 6f banded stk (7) pol in Mar beating Bertie Bear (8-7) by 1 1/2l, 12 ran.