Velvet Vista was denied the chance to complete a four-timer by the weather here last night but Mike Murphy is determined to strike again while the iron is hot with his mare, who beat Swissal here nine days ago and is well drawn. Luna Wish is effective over this trip but probably better over a mile. Shackabooah may have caught Mostallim at Wolverhampton had he had a clear run. The pair meet on the same terms here but Scott Dixon’s charge has been unlucky with the draw. POUR LA VICTOIRE is in the veteran stage now but he’s in decent form and a further drop in the weights could see him go close. Holy Tiber looks the pick of the remainder.
Swissal (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Midfield, outpaced over 2f out, ridden 2f out, kept on well into second over 1f out, ran on well final furlong, 2nd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Velvet Vista (8-11) at Chelmsford City 7f hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Velvet Vista 6-4fav (8-11) Prominent, led 2f out, ridden over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong but always in full command, won at Chelmsford City 7f hcp (6) pol in Feb beating Swissal (9-2) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
Sepahi 7-1 (9-6) Started very slowly lost many lengths and no chance after, last of 9, 14 3/4l behind Comeatchoo (8-12) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Holy Tiber (IRE) 11-1 (9-7) Held up in mid-division, headway chasing leaders when not clear run and switched right over 1f out, kept on when in the clear final furlong, switched left and ran on towards finish, lost action close home, never able to challenge, 3rd of 11, 1 1/4l behind Heptathlete (9-5) at Lingfield 7f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Luna Wish 12-1 (9-3) Made most, ridden inside final furlong, won at Chelmsford City 1m hcp (6) pol in Jan beating Fly The Nest (9-7) by hd, 11 ran.
Pour La Victoire (IRE) 4-1 (9-9) Held up in mid-division on inside, headway chasing leaders home turn, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, weakened towards finish, 4th of 11, 2 1/4l behind Heptathlete (9-5) at Lingfield 7f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Urtzi (IRE) 20-1 (9-6) Wide and headway to lead over 4f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, rallied close home, 2nd of 11, hd behind Annie Quickstep (9-4) at Lingfield 7f (6) pol in Dec.
Aces N Kings 12-1 (9-6) Raced keenly, soon got over to lead from wide draw, joined 3f out, headed over 2f out, weakened quickly inside final 2f, last of 9, 24 1/2l behind Little Ted (9-6) at Thirsk 1m hcp (6) gd in Jun.
Shackabooah 50-1 (9-7) Steadied start, towards rear, headway approaching final furlong, not clear run and switched left inside final furlong, ran on just failed, 2nd of 12, shd behind Mostallim (9-3) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Mostallim 9-2jfav (9-3) Raced wide tracked leaders, pushed along edged left and every chance inside final furlong, led final strides, won at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (6) pol in Feb beating Shackabooah (9-7) by shd, 12 ran.
New Look (FR) 13-2 (9-0) Mid-division, driven and effort on outside over 1f out, lacked pace to get on terms, 5th of 12, 4 1/4l behind Szarratu (9-5) at Chelmsford City 1m 2f stks (6) pol in Feb.
Mungo's Quest (IRE) 18-1 (9-1) Keen tracked leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 10th of 13, 17 1/2l behind Blue Whisper (8-12) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
