took keen hold, pressed leader, jumped left 4th, led approaching next, jumped left 7th, in command when jumped left final 3, hung badly left flat, rider lost irons and nearly unseated towards finish, headed post
led, took keen hold, headed when not fluent 5th, hit next, ridden approaching 3 out, soon 3rd and well held
tracked leading pair, went 2nd when not fluent 3 out, pushed along and appeared held last, stayed on to lead post, gifted race by errant rival
The form book says Sara's Smile is the one as she readily outpointed American Ladie at Chepstow by a comfortable three lengths. However, next time saw the McCain charge swerve violently when leading her field at Towcester and it may be best to adopt a watching brief here. AMERICAN LADIE has been undeniably frustrating but seemed to appreciate the application of blinkers when scoring last time and is taken to reverse placings with the headgear applied once more. Belle De Fontenay showed much-improved form last time but was beaten well over forty lengths by the selection when the pair last met.
Sara's Smile 9-4 (11-4) Led until went badly left and unseated rider 3rd, in a race won by Businessmoney Judi (10-11) at Towcester 2m mrs nov hdl (4) gf, 10 ran.
Belle De Fontenay (FR) 33-1 (10-13) Led, ridden and headed 2 out, rallied last, left with chance as winner veered right flat, held close home, 2nd of 12, 3/4l behind Spe Salvi (10-13) at Fontwell 2m 2f mdn hdl (4) gd.
Star Potential 100-1 (10-2) Chased leaders 10f, 12th of 17, 33l behind Golden Firebird (10-7) at Cheltenham 2m 1f mares n h flat (4) gd.
American Ladie 4-6fav (10-12) Chased leading pair, not fluent 2nd, challenged on inside going well 3 out, hit rail on bend after 3 out, led approaching 2 out, clear when hit last, kept on flat, won at Fontwell 2m 2f mrs nov hdl (4) gd beating The Bishops Baby (10-12) by 1 3/4l, 7 ran.
