led, ridden, headed 2f out, one pace final furlong
tracked leaders, went 2nd 4f out, led 2f out, headed over 1f out, not pace of winner
mid-division until weakened 4f out
towards rear, steady headway from 4f out, stayed on final furlong, went 3rd close home
mid-division, headway 5f out, ridden 3f out, one pace final 2f
held up behind, steady headway from 6f out, stayed on final 2f
tracked leaders, joined leaders over 2f out, led over 1f out, ran on strongly
keen, tracked leader, hung left 7f out, soon weakened
in touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
mid-division until 5f out
held up towards rear, good headway from 7f out, went 3rd 4f out, ridden over 2f out, gradually faded
Brendan Powell has a strong hand here, with Mardi Roberta preferred to his other penalised runner Owlesbury Dream. Up-and-coming Sam Jones partners Mardi Roberta who is a full-sister to the stable's useful chaser Big Rob. She looks to have a bright future judged on her emphatic course-and-distance success in November, and although failing to defy a penalty here next time, the mare is fancied to bounce back, with the main danger appearing to be one of her two stablemates, Owlesbury Dream. She opened her account at the first time of asking at Ludlow last month despite looking green, and should go well despite her rise in the weights, while of the remainder, Irish Wedding should be noted in the market. There is certainly plenty of untapped potential for the future on show, but for now we are happy to stick with Mardi Roberta who can make experience count.
Mardi Roberta (IRE) 15-8 (11-5) Led until over 2f out, one pace after, 4th of 12, 11l behind Debut (10-12) at Fontwell 1m 6f mrs nhf (6) gs in Dec.
Owlesbury Dream (IRE) 7-1 (10-5) Held up, headway halfway, led over 2f out, wandered over 1f out, ran on well, won at Ludlow 2m mrs nhf (4) gs in Dec beating Magic Score (10-12) by 1 1/2l, 16 ran.
And All That Jazz 28-1 (10-9) Held up mid-division, ridden 4f out, weakened 2f out, 6th of 7, 19l behind Maggie Mathias (9-13) at Taunton 2m 1f mdn nhf (6) gd in Nov.
Dibbly Dobbler (IRE) Beauchamp King mare out of winning hurdler Long Room Lady.
Inching West 50-1 (10-5) Chased leaders until 5f out, 10th of 12, well behind Sherwoods Folly (10-12) at Exeter 1m 5f 4yo nhf (5) sft in Feb.
Inghwung Kayf Tara filly, half-sister to bumper and hurdles winners Mossy Bay and Samby.
Irish Wedding (IRE) Bob Back mare out of a moderate racemare.
Maybe A Malt (IRE) Shernazar filly, half-sister to 1m-1m4f winner Ashby Hill and winning chaser Sir Toby.
Novesia 66-1 (10-6) Behind, tailed off halfway, virtually pulled up, 16th of 17, well behind Sound Accord (11-8) at Huntingdon 2m nhf (6) gs in Dec.
Princess Flame (GER) Tannenkonig mare, half-sister to winners up to 1m3f.
Broad Town Girl 66-1 (10-5) Always behind, last of 17, well behind Berings Express (10-12) at Warwick 1m 6f nhf (6) gd in Nov.
Cristal Lily River Falls filly out of 5f & 1m winner Broad Appeal.
Cushty 20-1 (9-9) Mid-division until weakened over 2f out, 8th of 13, 33l behind Zahra's Place (10-2) at Fontwell 1m 6f nhf (6) gs in Nov.
Diana Biscoe Riverwise filly, half-sister to winning jumper Kittenkat.
Jades Brooke 80-1 (10-5) Chased leaders until 4f out, last of 14, 19l behind Turbo Linn (10-12) at Lingfield 1m 5f nhf (6) pol in Nov.
Remis Velisque 16-1 (9-9) Mid-division, headway over 6f out, ridden over 4f out, weakened 3f out, 12th of 17, 32l behind Berings Express (10-12) at Warwick 1m 6f nhf (6) gd in Nov.
