chased leader, ridden to press leader 2f out, soon outpaced, weakened final furlong
mid-division, headway travelling well behind leaders 3f out, ridden to lead entering final furlong, went clear final 100 yards
chased leader, pushed along and outpaced home turn, eased down final 2f
always towards rear, never a factor
mid-division, pushed and weakened 3f out, eased down final 2f
held up, ridden and outpaced 2f out, never on terms with leaders, late headway for 5th
always towards rear, never involved
chased leader, travelling well upsides leader 2f out, soon outpaced by winner, rallied final 100 yards to regain 2nd
always towards rear, never in contention
mid-division, rapid headway on inside to press leaders 2f out, soon outpaced by winner, lost 2nd final 100 yards
held up, pushed along and outpaced home turn, weakened 2f out
led, ridden and headed entering final furlong, no extra final 100 yards
mid-division, pushed along home turn, plugged on from 3f out
chased leader, pushed along and outpaced home turn, weakened 2f out
mid-division, weakened home turn, tailed off
chased leader, headway under pressure tracking leaders 2f out, soon outpaced and weakened quickly
mid-division, pushed along and weakened 3f out
held up, struggling home turn, tailed off
mid-division, ridden and outpaced 3f out, plugged on thereafter
mid-division, pushed along and outpaced 3f out, plugged on thereafter
The perceived dominance of Irish-trained runners in bumpers could be under threat in this mares’ Grade 2 as Kateira was impressive at Huntingdon in February when beating the more-experienced Kalelula by five lengths. Collateral form gives her the beating of Roc Of Dundee. Naughtinesse was always travelling well when scoring at Fairyhouse, however, and Willie Mullins’ Ashroe Diamond was only beaten half-a-length in a Leopardstown Grade 2 last time. ILIADE ALLEN has changed stables since second in a Listed race at Cheltenham on New Year’s Day. The winner was an honourable sixth in last month’s Champion Bumper and four-year-olds are still getting a hefty weight-for-age allowance at this time of year. Another youngster, Rosy Redrum, is also worth a second look as the winner got first run on her at Newbury.
All The Glory 17-2 (10-12) Bit keen in mid-division, headway tracking leaders halfway, led over 3f out, headed over 1f out, chasing leader when badly hampered entering final final furlong, no chance after, lost 3rd final strides, 4th of 10, 2 3/4l behind Presenting A Queen (10-12) at Newbury 2m (5) sft in Mar.
Ashroe Diamond (IRE) 16-1 (11-8) Chased leader, 9th halfway, headway under 3f out where edged right and bumped rival, closed 2f out, strongly challenged over 1f out, every chance in 5th closing stages, kept on to 4th close home, not reach leaders, 4th of 16, 1/2l behind Lily Du Berlais (11-8) at Leopardstown 2m (1) Yielding - Soft in Feb.
Fancy Stuff (IRE) 11-4 (11-7) Held up in rear, smooth headway on outer 4f out, no extra from 2f out, 7th of 11, 8 1/2l behind Magical Maggie (11-0) at Southwell 2m (5) gd in Mar.
Girlofmydreams 11-2 (10-12) Tracked leaders on inside, went 2nd approaching final furlong, stayed on well to lead towards finish, won at Plumpton 2m 2f (5) gs in Feb beating Forest Jump (11-5) by 1/2l, 6 ran.
Kalelula 9-4fav (11-0) Mid-division, headway into 4th over 4f out, pressed leaders 3f out, ridden and every chance 2f out, soon edged right and bumped rival, no extra final furlong, 2nd of 14, 5 1/2l behind Kateira (11-0) at Huntingdon 2m (5) sft in Feb.
Kateira 15-2 (11-0) In rear, ridden and headway 3f out, pressed leaders over 2f out, led 2f out, drew clear final furlong, readily, won at Huntingdon 2m (5) sft in Feb beating Kalelula (11-0) by 5 1/2l, 14 ran.
Lady Excalibur (IRE) 5-1 (11-1) Held up towards rear, headway from 4f out, stayed on inside final furlong, led close home, won at Aintree 2m 1f (4) gd in Oct beating Last Of A Legend (10-11) by 1l, 18 ran.
Law Ella (IRE) 6-1 (11-11) Held up, mid-division halfway, ridden into 5th 3f out, stayed on in 4th 1 1/2f out, challenged 1f out, soon led, kept on strongly closing stages, won at Down Royal 2m 1f sft in Mar beating One Cool Lady (11-11) by 6 1/2l, 12 ran.
Leading Theatre (IRE) 13-2 (11-0) Held up in last trio, headway out wide turning in, stayed on into 2nd 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 2nd of 15, 1 1/4l behind Bonttay (11-0) at Cheltenham 2m lst (1) gd in Nov.
Lutinebella 11-8fav (11-0) Made all, joined 10f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on, won at Warwick 2m (5) hvy in Feb beating Spitfire Girl (11-0) by 4 3/4l, 10 ran.
Magical Maggie 25-1 (11-0) Close up, led going well 3f out, pushed along 2f out, kept on, always doing enough, won at Southwell 2m (5) gd in Mar beating Nothingtochance (11-0) by 1l, 11 ran.
Malina Jamila 50-1 (11-4) Led, pushed along and headed 3f out, soon lost 2nd, weakened final 2f, 5th of 12, 37 3/4l behind Luccia (10-4) at Sandown 2m lst (1) sft in Mar.
Naughtinesse (IRE) 10-3 (11-9) Mid-division on outer, closer in 4th 3f out, pushed along and headway to lead 1 1/2f out, stayed on well under hands and heels final furlong, comfortably, won at Fairyhouse 2m Yielding in Jan beating Shakermaker (12-2) by 4 3/4l, 9 ran.
Nell's Bells (IRE) 5-1 (11-2) Raced keenly tracking leaders on inside, pushed along turning in, weakened soon after, 8th of 11, 21 1/2l behind Mullenbeg (11-2) at Cheltenham 2m 1f lst (1) gd in Jan.
River Of Joy 14-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, outpaced 3f out, rallied over 1f out, stayed on well, led close home, won at Chepstow 2m (5) gd in Mar beating Anubhuti (11-0) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
Roc Of Dundee (IRE) 10-3 (11-4) Held up towards rear but in touch, smooth progress on outside entering home straight, driven to lead over 1f out, stayed on, won at Ascot 2m (4) sft in Feb beating Kraqueline (11-0) by 1/2l, 6 ran.
Walk In The Storm (IRE) 50-1 (11-2) Mid-division on inside, lost place 6f out, rallied on inside 2f out, plugged on final furlong, 6th of 11, 13 3/4l behind Mullenbeg (11-2) at Cheltenham 2m 1f lst (1) gd in Jan.
Iliade Allen (FR) 5-1 (10-5) Led, clear over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, reduced lead inside final furlong, headed towards finish, 2nd of 15, 1 1/2l behind Poetic Music (10-5) at Cheltenham 1m 6f lst (1) sft in Jan.
Ilovethenightlife 7-2 (10-2) Held up towards rear but in touch, smooth progress on inside turning for home, led travelling strongly 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened close home, 4th of 6, 1 1/4l behind Roc Of Dundee (11-4) at Ascot 2m (4) sft in Feb.
Rosy Redrum (IRE) 7-1 (10-0) Held up in rear, switched right and steady headway out wide over 2f out, shaken up and hung left 2f out, went 2nd 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong,, 2nd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Top Dog (11-5) at Newbury 2m lst (1) gs in Feb.
