chased leaders in 3rd, led after about 1f, headed 2f out, soon ridden, kept on inside final furlong
led for about 1f, tracked leader, led 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on well
pushed along to chase leaders, in rear and outpaced over 3f out
TRIXIE MALONE (NAP) returned to action on soft ground around this time a year ago and completed a hat-trick in similar conditions. Her form tailed off as the season developed but she's obviously at home in the conditions and, providing the ground doesn't dry out, she can make a successful reappearance again. Stonefield Flyer landed a similar event at Lingfield in January but hasn't won on Turf for almost four years and Mon Brav could offer more of a threat. Brian Ellison's charge has won eight times in his career though never beyond 6f though this is an easy track and his quality will make him competitive. Cara's Request has won the same number of times and he's very much at home over the trip and ground.
Mon Brav 50-1 (9-5) Behind, outpaced 2f out, never dangerous, 10th of 18, 10l behind Johnny Cavagin (9-5) at Doncaster 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Mar.
Cara's Request (AUS) 20-1 (8-11) Led, headed well over 1f out, one pace final 100 yards, 3rd of 9, 2 1/2l behind Clockmaker (9-7) at Southwell 7f app hcp 0-75 (5) fbs in Jan.
Trixie Malone 9-4fav (9-1) In touch, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 5th of 7, 10l behind Swift Cedar (8-11) at Leicester 7f clm stks (6) sft in Oct.
Beauchamp Ace 28-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, lost place well over 3f out, last of 11, 39l behind Anniversarie (9-0) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) in Mar.
Stonefield Flyer 4-5fav (9-5) Tracked leader, challenged 2f out, driven to lead over 1f out, clear inside final furlong, ridden out, won at Lingfield 6f clm stks 0-65 (6) pol in Jan beating Waterloo Dock (8-7) by 4l, 4 ran.
