chased leaders, ridden in 3rd after 3 out, one pace and no impression next, weakened into 4th flat
held up, mistake 3rd, under pressure before 5th, lost touch next, tailed off
chased leaders, travelling well after 3 out, tracked leader before 2 out, closed on outside flat, driven ahead near finish
not fluent, always in rear, tailed off 3 out
chased leaders, led 6th, hit 3 out, hard ridden flat, headed near finish
always rear division, tailed off 3 out
led until after 2nd, pressed leaders, led 4th until next, ridden after 3 out, weakened into 5th when fell 2 out
keen, led after 2nd, ridden and headed 4th, weakened rapidly 6th, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
in touch, ridden 5th, struggling next, poor 6th when hit last, tailed off
never better than mid-division, ridden 6th, soon struggling
towards rear, ridden 5th, stayed on from 3 out, went 3rd flat
This could finally be the day for BROADWAY ALLSTAR to have her day in the sun and rid herself of her maiden tag; Global Strategy, Mistress Eva and Chiff Chaff would appear to form the main body of the opposition. Chiff Chaff is also yet to win a race over hurdles but she has shown a modicum of ability, so cannot be ruled out at this level. Jim Best's mare won't fail for lack of stamina, at least. Mistress Eva improved for the fitting of a hood last time out and will be a big threat if the application has a similar effect today. Her connections will be praying for a deluge of rain beforehand, so support in the betting ring would be a good indicator towards whether ground conditions are expected to suit her. Global Strategy joined Paul Nicholls after winning a similar race at Plumpton last month, so has to be respected for that fact alone; especially as he is potentially well handicapped for a race like this. However, the son of Rainbow Quest has been hardly the most resolute of characters in the past so there are sufficient doubts about him being a stand out in this company. Therefore, it can be worth chancing a small investment on Broadway Star pulling something out of the fire. A lightly raced five-year-old, the Ex-Irish mare drops into selling grade for the first time and, as Tim Vaughan has a great habit of placing horses of this type to very good effect; Broadway Allstar can be his latest 'cast-off' to find improvement now she her sights are lowered to this modest level.
Broadway Allstar (IRE) 28-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, ridden after 6th, weakened 3 out, 8th of 10, 37l behind Zabeel Palace (11-11) at Plumpton 2m nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gf in Oct.
Youbetterbegood (IRE) 40-1 (10-12) Held up, ridden 4 out, never on terms, 9th of 11, 34l behind Michigan Assassin (11-5) at Taunton 2m 3f nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gf in Mar.
Hammer 13-2 (11-10) Tracked leaders until outpaced from 3 out, 6th of 9, 29l behind Gamesters Lady (11-10) at Hereford 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gs in Mar.
Foot To The Flora 18-1 (11-0) Held up in mid-division, weakened after 7th, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Kahsabelle (11-6) at Hereford 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gs in Mar, 13 ran.
Skye But N Ben 33-1 (10-5) Held up in mid-division, headway after 2 out, kept on same pace from last, 6th of 14, 13l behind Along The Nile (11-1) at Catterick 2m sell hdl (5) gd in Mar.
Mistress Eva 7-1 (10-8) Tracked leaders, driven to challenge 2 out, mistake last, no chance with winner, 2nd of 7, 7l behind Canshebemine (9-13) at Newton Abbot 2m 1f sell hcp hdl 0-95 (5) hvy in Mar.
Global Strategy 8-1 (10-13) Made all, quickened pace approaching 3 out, under pressure approaching last, kept on gamely and held on well towards finish, won at Plumpton 2m sell hcp hdl 0-90 (5) sft in Mar beating Magic Merlin (11-1) by 1l, 6 ran.
Chiff Chaff 9-2 (11-6) Keen and led, headed briefly between 3rd and 4th, ridden 3 out, hit next soon headed, hampered by loose horse bend before last, weakened last, 4th of 8, 25l behind Bromhead (11-3) at Fakenham 2m sell hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gd in Mar.
Captain Walcot 66-1 (10-4) Always towards rear, 12th of 14, 43l behind Superius (11-1) at Wincanton 2m mdn hdl (4) gd in Mar.
Sparkbridge (IRE) 22-1 (10-0) Held up, ridden 9th soon beaten, 9th of 11, well behind Folie A Deux (10-11) at Taunton 2m 3f hcp chs 0-100 (4) gf in Mar.
Bari Bay 10-1 (9-11) Held up in rear, some headway before 3 out, never on terms, 3rd of 7, 37l behind Gamesters Lady (11-8) at Plumpton 2m hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gs in Mar.
