close up, ridden before 3f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 2f out
chased leaders, ridden and weakened 2f out
led and took keen hold, headed over 2f out, one pace
held up mid-division on outer, headway to chase leaders halfway, led over 2f out, soon headed, kept on, no chance with winner
held up behind, headway over 5f out, led 2f out, ran on strongly, hard held
held up towards rear and keen, some headway on inner over 2f out, soon ridden, never dangerous
tracked leaders, weakened over 5f out, tailed off
held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous
held up mid-division and keen, headway over 2f out, ridden and stayed on well final furlong
chased leaders on inner, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
held up mid-division, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
An intriguing contest to end the day with impressive Warwick winner WASSAILING QUEEN sure to be of interest again. Colin Tizzard's mare looked badly in need of the experience that day but her class saw her through and there's more to come. The four-year-old Who's Afraid will be a tough opponent with her allowances as she looked a smart prospect when scoring over 1m5f at Newbury and shouldn't have a problem with this trip. Bellaboosh started favourite on her debut at Uttoxeter in May but couldn't cope with Pure Anticipation. The form hasn't worked out brilliantly but better is expected. There are some very interesting newcomers on show, particularly the four-year-old Diamond Smiles, who is related to numerous winners.
Wassailing Queen 6-1 (10-9) Raced wide, prominent, led 5f out, came clear final 2f, easily, won at Warwick 2m N H flat (5) gd in Nov beating Whoops A Daisy (11-2) by 6l, 16 ran.
Astralogical (IRE) 15-2 (11-5) Tracked leader, led over 4f out, headed over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 5, 8l behind Genstone Trail (11-5) at Ffos Las 2m Mares Nat Hunt Flat (3-5yo) (6) sft in Dec.
Bellaboosh (IRE) 7-4fav (10-8) Mid-division, pushed along halfway, ridden and headway under pressure over 3f out, went 2nd over 2f out, kept on, never able to reach winner, 2nd of 12, 2 1/2l behind Pure Anticipation (10-12) at Uttoxeter 2m N H flat (6) gf in May.
Cresswell Bramble 3-1 (11-2) Led until over 4f out, soon hard ridden, weakened approaching final furlong, 5th of 11, 11l behind Kaffie (11-2) at Ffos Las 2m mrs N H flat (5) sft in Jan.
Definite Artist (IRE) Definite Article mare out of Lady Llancillo.
Kentford Grey Lady Silver Patriarch mare out of Kentford Grebe.
Longrow 33-1 (10-11) Took keen hold, always in rear, tailed off, last of 10, well behind Peckhamecho (11-4) at Wincanton 2m NH flat (6) gd in Nov.
Luccombe Rose Alflora mare out of Flaming Rose.
Our Double Diamond Double Trigger mare out of What A Gem.
Pyleigh Lass Silver Patriarch mare out of Lady Callernish.
Top Rose Sleeping Car mare out of Quark Top.
Who's Afraid 10-1 (10-12) Mid-division, headway 3f out, edged right over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong to lead final 100 yards, won at Newbury 1m 4f 3yo flls NH flat (5) gd in Dec beating Young Mags (10-12) by 1 1/4l, 13 ran.
Diamond Smiles Starcraft filly out of Seal Indigo.
La Fille D'oscar (IRE) Oscar mare out of Ladoc Et Moi.
