in touch, closer order halfway, led 3 out, clear final furlong, comfortable
mid-division, headway 6f out, ridden 5f out, soon weakened
in touch, ridden and weakened 6f out
mid-division, ridden 6f out, weakened and soon behind
mid-division, hung right and went wide on bend after 2f, soon tailed off and pulled up after 5f
held up towards rear, headway halfway, ridden to chase leaders 4f out, weakened over 2f out
in touch, ridden 6f out, weakened over 5f out
tracked leaders and keen, ridden halfway, soon weakened
led, ridden and headed 3f out, faded final furlong
in touch, ridden over 5f out, weakened 4f out
held up towards rear, headway 7f out, soon ridden and stayed on
in rear, headway halfway, ridden to chase leaders 4f out, hung left from over 1f out and fading
The betting will be essential in this finale, however we will side with Fiddle ahead of Kitty Wong and newcomers Mem O'Rees and Radar Love. The selection finished a promising sixth on his debut at Newbury and should appreciate the step up in trip today. Robert Thornton looks a good jockey booking and with her age-allowance to aid her, she looks a value bet. The betting should be informative regarding the chances of Mem O'Rees and Radar Love. The latter looks the most interesting of them with his trainer having a fine record in bumpers, whilst Eila represents a stable with a fine record in bumpers at the course (28%) and warrants plenty of respect. Kitty Wong hung badly last time out when looking like the winner, however she has major claims once again and should be watched in the market. Ultimately this looks tricky and we will side with Fiddle at a decent price to lead them home.
Arctic Magic (IRE) Saddlers' Hall mare, half-sister to numerous winners over jumps including the smart Certainly Strong.
Heebie Jeebie 33-1 (10-0) Pulled hard, held up mid-division, some headway over 3f out, ridden and chased leaders over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 10, 8l behind Crashtown Hall (10-7) at Huntingdon 2m nhf (6) gs in Dec.
Keenoats 22-1 (10-13) Always behind, tailed off final 4f, 13th of 14, well behind Irish Wedding (10-13) at Folkestone 2m 1f mrs nhf (6) sft in Jan.
Kitty Wong (IRE) 5-2fav (11-2) Led, ridden and hung left 2f out, headed entering final furlong, unable to quicken, 3rd of 14, 1l behind Irish Wedding (10-13) at Folkestone 2m 1f mrs nhf (6) sft in Jan.
Madam Cliche 50-1 (10-11) In touch, weakened 5f out, tailed off final 4f, 12th of 14, 49l behind Irish Wedding (10-13) at Folkestone 2m 1f mrs nhf (6) sft in Jan.
Mem O'Rees Alflora mare, sister to bumper and hurdles winner Bourbon Manhattan, half-sister to smart hurdler Mighty Man.
Mrs Bridge 20-1 (10-7) In rear, pushed along after 3f, tailed off final 7f, 10th of 13, well behind Openditch (11-0) at Hereford 2m 1f nhf (6) gs in Dec.
Posh Penny 50-1 (10-9) Pushed along after 5f, never better than mid-division, 10th of 16, 33l behind Owlesbury Dream (10-5) at Ludlow 2m mrs nhf (4) gs in Dec.
Radar Love Classic Cliche mare, half-sister to hurdles and bumper winner Golden Bay.
See Me Fly Alflora mare out of a lightly-raced mare.
Azione 25-1 (10-5) Took keen hold, held up in rear, kept on final 3f, 6th of 14, 21l behind Irish Wedding (10-13) at Folkestone 2m 1f mrs nhf (6) sft in Jan.
Borita (IRE) 66-1 (10-12) Always behind, 14th of 18, 39l behind Fiddling Again (10-12) at Newbury 1m 4f mrs nhf (5) sft in Dec.
Eila Turtle Island filly out of bumper, hurdles and chase winner Brambly Hedge.
Kentford Mist 33-1 (10-9) Mid-division, headway 4f out, soon ridden, one pace final 2f, 7th of 18, 9l behind Fiddling Again (10-12) at Newbury 1m 4f mrs nhf (5) sft in Dec.
New Mill Moll Kayf Tara filly out of a lightly-raced mare.
Fiddle 15-2 (10-12) Prominent, led 3f out until 2f out, one pace after, 6th of 18, 7l behind Fiddling Again (10-12) at Newbury 1m 4f mrs nhf (5) sft in Dec.
