jumped right, led until after 6th, led again next, driven and headed briefly after 3 out, ridden and narrowly headed 2 out, chased winner, 2 lengths down when went right last, hard ridden run-in and kept on well in closing stages, just held
tracked leading pair, led after 6th until next, pressed leader, led again briefly after 3 out, led narrowly 2 out, driven 2 lengths ahead when went right last, stayed on gamely, all out in closing stages
chased leading trio, ridden and outpaced in 3rd after 3 out, no chance with leading duo when lost 3rd at the last, weakened into 5th run-in
held up towards rear, never involved
raced wide, held up, headway 6th, outpaced in 4th after 3 out, dropped to 5th between last two, plugged on into modest 4th again run-in
held up towards rear, some headway on outside before 4 out, weakened next, tailed off
chased leader until dropped to 3rd after 6th, already lost place when mistake 8th, well outpaced in last pair when mistake 4 out, stayed on again from 2 out, went 3rd at the last, kept on well run-in
held up in touch on inside, pushed along in 3rd after 9th, weakened next, struggling when hit 3 out, tailed off when mistake 2 out
raced wide, held up in rear, brief effort under pressure after 9th, struggling soon after, tailed off and pulled up before 2 out
Mischievous Milly tries 3m for the first time but her form against Glens Melody at Warwick last season gives here every chance in this if she stays and she'll strip fitter for a recent third at Sandown when just behind the much-improved Dark Spirit. Carole's Spirit has been a terrific servant to connections. She made a winning reappearance at Kempton and should take all the beating, though her only defeat over hurdles came in this last year and she has to give 5lb to her rivals. BITOFAPUZZLE has a bit to find on official ratings but the step up in trip should suit and she's got plenty going for her today, especially her liking of an easy surface and the form of her stable. Harry Fry's mare could be the value as Land Of Vic needs to step up again on her form in handicaps. The remainder all have plenty to find on these terms.
Carole's Spirit 11-1 (11-6) Very slow start, made all, soon clear, jumped mainly right throughout, ridden before last, kept on well, won at Kempton 3m mrs hdl (listed) (4yo+) (1) sft in Nov beating Clara Mc Cloud (10-12) by 8l, 6 ran.
Bitofapuzzle 10-11fav (11-0) Tracked leader, led before 4 out, hard pressed from next, headed towards finish, kept on gamely, 2nd of 5, nk behind The Pirate's Queen (11-0) at Haydock 2m 4f mares listed nov hdl (1) hvy in Dec.
Cannon Fodder 7-2 (11-12) Led, dived at 2nd, narrowly headed 3rd, chased winner, led again before 2 out until approaching 2 out, chased winner, ridden and no impression before mistake last, 2nd of 8, 12l behind Rosa Imperialis (10-6) at Fontwell 2m 6f (4) sft in Dec.
Dark Spirit (IRE) 7-1 (11-0) Took keen hold, held up in last pair, pushed along and headway approaching 2 out, chased winner before last, driven and stayed on same pace run-in, 2nd of 6, 2l behind Aurore D'estruval (11-8) at Sandown 2m 4f mrs hdl (listed) (4yo+) (1) sft.
Fairytale Theatre (IRE) 8-1 (11-2) Held up towards rear, 9th halfway, fell 4 out, in a race won by Carrigmoorna Rock (11-2) at Leopardstown 2m 4f hdl G3 (1) sft in Dec, 9 ran.
Jennys Surprise (IRE) 1-4fav (11-2) Raced wide, pressed leader, led 5th, headed next, led again 8th, drew clear on bit from last, eased close home, won at Towcester 2m 5f mares NH nov hdl (4) hvy in Nov beating Nosey Box (10-9) by 3 1/2l, 3 ran.
Land Of Vic 5-1 (11-9) Chased leader until approaching 8th, chased leaders, led on long run to 2 out, flattened 2 out, clear before last, ridden and kept on well run-in, won at Kempton 3m mrs hcp hdl (2) sft in Dec beating Tempest River (10-8) by 4l, 7 ran.
Mischievous Milly (IRE) 15-8 (11-0) Held up in last pair, headway on outside approaching 2 out, went 3rd before hit last, kept on same pace run-in, 3rd of 6, 5l behind Aurore D'estruval (11-8) at Sandown 2m 4f mrs hdl (listed) (4yo+) (1) sft.
Molly's A Diva 7-2 (11-10) Held up in rear, niggled along after 3rd, headway approaching 6th, every chance 2 out, stayed on same pace flat, 3rd of 7, 3 1/2l behind Fishing Bridge (10-2) at Ffos Las 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-135 (3) hvy.
