mid-division, chased leaders halfway, ridden and effort 3 out, soon outpaced, ran on to lead approaching last, soon clear
mid-division, weakened before 3 out
pulled very hard, always towards rear, pulled up 2 out
led until 2nd, remained prominent, lost place before 4 out, behind when pulled up 2 out
mid-division, headway 4 out, soon chasing leaders, under pressure approaching second last, soon weakened
in touch, lost place before 3rd last, pulled up before next
behind, never dangerous
prominent, led 2nd, headed after 4 out, led again next, ridden and headed after 2nd last, no extra
tracked leaders, led after 4 out, hit and headed next, soon under pressure, weakened before last
mid-division, headway approaching 3 out, soon one pace
held up towards rear, not fluent 5th, soon under pressure, moderate late headway, never nearer
behind, headway 3 out, mistake next, kept on, never able to challenge
Alan King looks to have found a perfect winning opportunity for COSMEA to double her tally over hurdles here in this juvenile hurdle confined to fillies. Currently heading the majority of ante-posts lists for the Triumph Hurdle, any concerns about her ability to see out the two mile trip were unfounded when she beat subsequent winner Nampour on debut at Wincanton. The runner-up is reportedly highly regarded which adds more substance to the belief that she could be very smart. Tight, flat tracks like today's venue suit early season juvenile hurdlers and while one would like to see her relax more in the early stages of today's race, her hurdling was very fluent and she raced right to the line. The weight structure of today's race is much different to that of her debut but she should posses too much class for her rivals here. Kahsabelle is an interesting French recruit from the Venetia Williams yard who did well with a similar type Dansimar last season. This filly has not scored in six starts in France, her final start being in claiming company. Kijuvu won a weak juvenile hurdle at Hereford in September and has since disappointed in two flat outings. She was moderate on the flat and will struggle to concede weight in novice company. Kashmina ran a fine race on her hurdling debut at Kempton while the form was given the minor boost when the fifth finished second at Wincanton last week. Sheena West does very well with moderate flat horses who switch to jumping and should anything go amiss with the favourite, Kashmina could be the one to capitalize. She Is A Cracker is worth monitoring in the market beforehand but Cosmea should win this if connections harbour hopes that she could potentially be a Triumph Hurdle contender.
Cosmea 11-4 (10-5) Prominent, chased leader 3 out, led on bit approaching 2 out, shaken up approaching last, soon clear, impressive, won at Wincanton 2m 3yo nov hdl (4) gs in Oct beating Nampour (10-12) by 7l, 11 ran.
Kijivu 11-2 (10-7) In touch, led after 3 out, clear last, ran on well, won at Hereford 2m 1f 3yo nov hdl (4) gd in Sept beating Miss Mactango (10-10) by 4 1/2l, 11 ran.
Broughtons Flight (IRE) 80-1 (8-4) Always in rear, 13th of 14, 12l behind Shanzu (9-1) at Leicester 1m 3yo hcp (5) sft in Sept (Flat).
Dagua Briza (IRE) 100-1 (10-2) Mid-division , ridden after 6th, blundered 2 out, one pace, 7th of 14, well behind Tyrrells Wood (10-12) at Fontwell 2m 2f 3yo mdn hdl (4) gf in Sept.
Farsighted 25-1 (10-0) Mid-division, headway to chase leaders after 5th, weakened after 3 out, mistake 2 out, 6th of 12, 30l behind Dontpaytheferryman (10-12) at Huntingdon 2m 3yo nov hdl (4) gs in Oct.
Great Future 66-1 (8-12) Close up, lost place over 3f out, tailed off final 2f, 6th of 7, well behind Critical Acclaim (8-12) at Kempton 1m 4f mdn fll (4) pol in Sept (Flat).
Inontime (IRE) 14-1 (8-6) Chased leaders, edged left over 2f out, effort and every chance 2f out, soon ridden, found nothing and weakened over 1f out, 7th of 10, 7l behind Mannello (9-2) at Brighton 7f sll (6) gf in Jun (Flat).
Kahsabelle (FR) (8-11) Led and disputed until no extra close home, 2nd of 15, hd behind Rayla D'ortige (8-8) at Deauville 1m 4f clm pol in Aug (Flat).
Kashmina 14-1 (10-5) Chased leaders, ridden after 3 out, chance on outside 2 out, stayed on same pace, 4th of 11, 4l behind Saticon (10-12) at Kempton 2m 3yo nov hdl (3) gd in Oct.
Lady Florence 9-1 (8-8) Led until 4f out, led just inside 3f out, headed 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 14, 8l behind The Grey One (8-5) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-50 (6) pol in Oct (Flat).
Poppy Gregg 33-1 (7-13) Behind most of way, 8th of 15, 19l behind Hamsat Elqamar (9-4) at Goodwood 2m 3yo mdn hcp (5) gs in Aug (Flat).
She Is A Cracker (FR) Cadoudal filly out of Douchka.
Sherbet Lemon 16-1 (10-5) Towards rear, ridden 5th, some headway after 6th, never dangerous, 5th of 15, 19l behind Rock Me (10-12) at Ludlow 2m 3yo mdn hdl (4) gf in Oct.
Shipboard Romance (IRE) 50-1 (9-12) Mid-division, keen, weakened approaching 5th, 8th of 12, well behind R De Rien Sivola (10-5) at Chepstow 2m 3yo nov hdl (4) gd in Oct.
Sonate De La Tour (FR) 80-1 (10-2) Mid-division on outside, behind from 4th, 9th of 12, well behind R De Rien Sivola (10-5) at Chepstow 2m 3yo nov hdl (4) gd in Oct.
