prominent, ridden and no impression from approaching 2 out
held up mid-division, took closer order after 3rd, went 2nd from next, ridden approaching 2 out, kept on, no chance with winner
made most until 3rd, pushed along next, kept on from 2 out, no impression
with leader, led after 3rd until next, weakened approaching 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
held up in rear, good headway to lead 4th, ridden clear approaching last, kept on well
held up, reminders after 4th, taile off from 3 out
tracked leaders, ridden after 4th, soon weakened, pulled up before 2 out
A mare's-only maiden hurdle with just seven runners. It is hard to evaluate Springfield Gilda's form and she is bred to stay well (she's a half-sister by Scallywag to Springfield Scally who stays three miles and won well at Chepstow on Saturday). Ragu showed promise by being placed in three bumpers last season and would not have to be exceptional to play a leading part in this race despite making her hurdling debut. Phar Breeze steps back in trip following two efforts over further but her form has thus far been modest. Three placed efforts give Hi Lily a chance in a race that will not take a lot of winning. She reverts to hurdling after pulling up on her chasing debut last time an ought to play a part here. Derry Ann's third behind Mounsey Castle in his last bumper effort reads quite well in the context of this race and it would be no surprise to see her run well. She gets the TEAMtalk vote.
