held up in last pair, pushed along 7f out, weakened 5f out, tailed off
always in touch, led 2f out, stayed on well
chased leader to halfway, beaten over 5f out, tailed off
held up in last pair, took keen hold, headway 7f out, weakened over 2f out
in touch, led 5f out, headed 2f out, not quicken inside final furlong
tracked leaders, pushed along 6f out, outpaced by front pair over 2f out
led, headed 5f out, weakened over 3f out
Those to have raced have only shown modest form so a chance is taken on one of the newcomers; SUDDEN BEAT gets the verdict ahead of Ann's Choice. Alan King has won the three renewals of this race to date and so Sudden Beat is an obvious place to start. She is a half-sister to several smart flat stayers and any market support would have to look ominous for her rivals. Sun Up shaped with promise behind Deejan at Ludlow on debut; considering she was 33/1 on that occasion she should go well. Real Treasure comes from a very ordinary family, Mont Emeraude is related to several winners over in France, whilst Fleet Footed is a half-sister to Lough Derg and also to some bumper winners so she looks an interesting newcomer. Ann's Choice is a rare venture into the National Hunt game for a new flat trainer and she cannot be dismissed, along with Good Faloue who shaped with promise in three starts last season, however this can be another winner for Alan King with Sudden Beat.
Becky (IRE) 20-1 (10-9) Held up mid-division, weakened over 2f out, 10th of 12, well behind Banjaxed Girl (10-12) at Wetherby 2m N H flat (5) sft in Nov.
Good Faloue (FR) 11-4 (9-12) Chased leader until 8f, ridden to lead 4f out, headed over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 4th of 9, 17l behind Cunning Clarets (10-7) at Fakenham 2m mdn nat hunt flt (4-6yo) (6) gs in Feb.
Madame Helga 100-1 (10-2) Mid-division, ridden and weakened 5f out, 12th of 13, well behind Megabill (11-2) at Taunton 2m 1f mdn NH flat (5) gs in Nov '08.
Mont Emeraude (FR) Majorien filly out of Label D'or.
Real Treasure Rainbow High mare out of Karen's Lady Luck.
Sudden Beat Beat All filly out of Sudden Spirit.
Sun Up (IRE) 33-1 (10-7) Held up towards rear, headway into 3rd over 1f out, kept on steadily inside final furlong, 3rd of 13, 10l behind Deejan (10-12) at Ludlow 2m N H flat (4) sft.
Ann's Choice (IRE) Great Palm filly out of Classic Heights.
Fleet Footed Fleetwood filly out of Asturias.
Jo Joe's Lot (IRE) 28-1 (10-12) Mid-division, pushed along and hung left over 3f out, soon no impression, 8th of 13, 14l behind Deejan (10-12) at Ludlow 2m N H flat (4) sft.
Meant To Bee (IRE) Saddlers' Hall mare out of Maid Of Honey.
Ridley Taylor 10-1 (10-7) Chased winner until over 4f out, weakened rapidly, tailed off, 9th of 10, well behind Divy (10-10) at Plumpton 2m 2f mdn NH flat (6) gd in Mar.
