chased leader, led over 1f out, no extra and headed final 75 yards
slowly into stride and always towards rear
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders early, weakened quickly halfway
slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 2f out (bled from nose)
raced wide, held up in mid-division, headway on wide outside over 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong
behind, moderate headway
quickly away, crossed over from wide draw and soon led on rail, headed over 1f out, weakened quickly final furlong
dwelt, soon in touch, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
slightly hampered after start, always behind
soon outpaced and well in rear
in touch on wide outside, ridden 3f out, hanging right and no impresssion final 2f
Villa Bianca's at least has scope for improvement and can land this dreadful looking contest in which Limit Down, Tiny Tim and A Teen are forwarded as the main dangers. Not because the are reliable but simply because something has to make up a shortlist. A Teen has won four of his 140 previous starts, so has obviously been a costly individual to follow. That said, his record of making the frame in weak races is more encouraging and he again has each-way claims at this level. Tiny Tim also has a similar profile and, having been sharpened up by an outing just before Christmas, he can make his presence known. Limit Down has plummeted in the ratings, as he often finds a few more resilient in a finish. Still, his best efforts have been over this trip and, as he goes well at Kempton, he cannot be confidently ruled out. However, preference goes to Villa Bianca's, who is likely to be more suited to this step up in distance and, as she is open to any amount of improvement, Jamie Osborne's filly could easily make a mockery of her lenient current mark.
Aphrodelta 14-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, ran on one pace final furlong, 6th of 12, 3l behind Must Be Keen (9-0) at Kempton 6f Stks (41-45) (7) std.
A Teen 7-1 (9-0) Chased leader, ridden 2f out, soon weakened, 10th of 12, 7l behind Must Be Keen (9-0) at Kempton 6f Stks (41-45) (7) std.
Calusa Lady (IRE) 10-1 (8-12) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra, 6th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Binnion Bay (9-1) at Lingfield 7f banded stk (7) pol in Dec.
Danielle's Lad 20-1 (8-11) Led, ridden and headed approaching 1f out, one pace, 5th of 12, 3l behind Charlottebutterfly (9-0) at Kempton 7f Stks (41-45) (7) pol.
Hello Deauville (FR) 16-1 (8-12) Chased leaders until halfway, last of 12, 13l behind Shava (8-12) at Lingfield 6f banded stk (7) pol in Dec.
Kinsman (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden 2f out, effort on outside over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 6th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Time To Regret (9-7) at Kempton 1m Stks (41-45) (7) pol.
Limit Down (IRE) 9-4fav (8-12) Held up, headway 2f out, soon ridden, one pace final furlong, 4th of 10, 4l behind Binnion Bay (9-1) at Lingfield 7f banded stk (7) pol in Dec.
Peggys First 9-2jt-fav (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, ran on one pace final furlong, 4th of 12, 2 1/2l behind Must Be Keen (9-0) at Kempton 6f Stks (41-45) (7) std.
Shirley Oaks (IRE) 66-1 (8-4) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, slightly outpaced over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 8th of 12, 5l behind Special Place (9-2) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Dec.
Tiny Tim (IRE) 20-1 (8-5) Tracked leader, ridden and every chance from 2f out, no extra final furlong, 5th of 12, 3l behind Shava (8-12) at Lingfield 6f banded stk (7) pol in Dec.
Villa Bianca's (IRE) 6-1 (8-12) Led until over 2f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 8, 5l behind Dixieland Boy (9-3) at Southwell 6f mdn stk (5) fbs.
Warden Warren 25-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 11th of 13, 9l behind Mon Petite Amour (9-0) at Kempton 7f banded stk (7) pol in Dec.
Xocolatl 40-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, always in rear, 8th of 10, 9l behind Tajjree (8-12) at W'hampton 5f mdn aut stk (6) pol.
Yellow Mane (IRE) 66-1 (8-9) Snatched up soon after start, never a threat, 9th of 10, 6l behind Mine The Balance (8-9) at Lingfield 6f hcap (6) pol in Dec.
