mid-division, headway 4th, ridden and every chance 2 out, kept on, no extra flat
held up, headway after 4th, every chance 2 out, soon ridden, weakened flat
tracked leaders, ridden and effort approaching 2 out, kept on same pace
towards rear, some headway approaching 5th, soon weakened, tailed off and pulled up before 2 out
prominent, ridden and effort approaching 2 out, kept on same pace
always prominent, led after 5th, stumbled and hit 2 out, stayed on, driven out
mid-division until weakened approaching 2 out, mistake last
tailed off from 3rd
took keen hold, led, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, weakened quickly
held up, mistake 3rd, headway 5th, soon ridden, weakened 2 out, hit last
chased leaders, ridden after 5th, every chance 2 out, kept on, no extra flat
Nonrunner
In the mares' race, Bonchester Bridge gets the call ahead of Bally Bolshoi. Bally Bolshoi looked to be very much on the upgrade last time when winning over course and distance and she can go well again today despite the steadier of her double penalty. Lady Maranzi is also on the up, although her two recent wins have come at selling so Bonchester Bridge could be the one to focus on. Nicky Henderson's mare had looked good in bumpers and hurdles prior to her latest run and, given time to recover from that below-par display at Huntingdon, she can go well for her in-form yard. Interestingly, Bally Bolshoi's sister, Miss Flossy also runs in this race, but she could not be fancied on her debut, while the others are hard to fancy. All of which returns us to the selection, which is Bonchester Bridge.
Bally Bolshoi (IRE) 11-2 (10-3) Held up but in touch, switched to outer approaching 4th, took closer order 6th, shaken up to lead last, stayed on strongly, won at Exeter 2m 3f mrs hcp hdl (3) sft in Feb beating De Blanc (11-10) by 2l, 7 ran.
Bonchester Bridge 5-1 (10-7) In touch, weakened after 4 out, behind when pulled up 3 out in race won by Vertical Bloom (10-12) at Huntingdon 2m 4f mrs nov hdl (D) gd in Dec, 16 ran.
Emma's Dream 20-1 (10-10) Always behind, 12th of 16, well behind Honan (11-4) at N Abbot 2m 1f nhf (H) gd in Apr '04.
Irish Totty 150-1 (10-11) Prominent, ridden approaching 3 out, weakened and hit 2 out, 8th of 11, well behind Its A Dream (11-11) at Exeter 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) gs in Feb.
Madam Fleet (IRE) 100-1 (10-12) In touch until faded 4f out, 6th of 10, 31l behind Ben's Turn (11-5) at Fontwell 2m 2f mrs nhf (H) sft in Nov.
Miss Doublet 9-1 (10-7) Mistakes 2nd and 4th, behind, driven after 6th, 5th and no chance when blundered last, 5th of 9, 24l behind Mystical Star (11-0) at Plumpton 2m 4f nov hcp chs 0-95 (F) gd in Oct.
Miss Flossy (IRE) Bob Back mare, sister to winning hurdler Bally Bolshoi.
Pyleigh Lady 100-1 (10-11) Held up brought down at the 4th in race won by Senorita Rumbalita (11-6) at Hereford 2m 3f mrs nov hdl (3) gs in Feb, 13 ran.
She's No Muppet 66-1 (11-2) Always behind, under pressure after 4th, tailed off, 8th of 14, well behind Sonnengold (11-2) at Lingfield 2m mrs nov hdl (4) hvy in Feb.
She's Our Daisy (IRE) 66-1 (10-10) Always towards rear, no impression, 8th of 12, 29l behind Treaty Flyer (10-10) at Wincanton 2m mrs nov hdl (E) gd in Dec.
Young Siouxsie 100-1 (10-9) Behind, headway 3rd, ridden after 5th, weakened 7th, tailed off, 6th of 13, well behind Senorita Rumbalita (11-6) at Hereford 2m 3f mrs nov hdl (3) gs in Feb.
Lady Maranzi 15-8fav (11-8) Led 1st, ridden clear approaching last, ran on well, won at Chepstow 2m cnd sll hcp hdl (5) sft in Feb beating Shalati Princess (10-6) by 9l, 11 ran.
Lagan Legend 14-1 (11-0) Led, ridden and headed over 4f out, weakened 3f out, 9th of 14, 30l behind Rhacophorus (11-0) at Taunton 2m 1f mrs nhf (6) gs in Jan.
