towards rear, ridden over 2f out, headway approaching final furlong, switched left and effort inside final furlong, kept on
mid-division, ridden 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not pace to challenge
dwelt in rear, ridden and effort over 1f out, weakened final furlong
close up, ridden 2f out, stayed on well inside final furlong
led, ridden 2f out, headed and kept on well inside final furlong
held up in rear, ridden 2f out, headway approaching final furlong, stayed on to lead well inside final furlong
in touch, ridden to chase leader 3f out, weakened final furlong
TOBAR SUIL LADY is the pick with Bermacha and Tevez respected as alternatives. The selection won with a fair degree in hand at Kempton last month and if she can reproduce similar form going the opposite way around, she will prove a tough nut to crack despite going up the weights. Bermacha had shown form last season in some fair maidens so it would be folly to discount on the basis of a bad run this term. Tevez has not looked straightforward in the past but Amy Weaver has done well with others cast offs so expect a bold show here. Billy One Punch is potentially well treated on old form. Azure Mist is a long standing maiden who appears likely to lead them up. All In The Red was a winner in plating company for Gay Kelleway. He very much has two ways of running. John Jenkins had a winner the other day so the booking of Eddie Ahern aboard Haasem might be significant under the circumstances. Samurai Warrior was a doubtful runner at the 48 hour declaration stage. Tobar Suil Lady has obvious claims of a follow up and we seek not to oppose.
Bermacha 20-1 (8-6) Mid-division, ridden and lost place over 2f out, soon weakened, 11th of 12, 11l behind Romany Princess (9-2) at Lingfield 1m fll hcp (4) pol in Nov.
All In The Red (IRE) 11-2 (9-1) Slowly into stride, soon chasing leaders, pushed along 3f out, struggling when hampered well over 1f out, 12th of 17, 11l behind Singleb (9-3) at Leicester 7f 3yo & 4yo sll (6) gd in Oct.
Tobar Suil Lady (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Held up, headway 2f out, hard driven to lead near line, won at Kempton 7f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Nov beating Dawson Creek (9-4) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
Haasem (USA) 12-1 (8-11) Always behind, never dangerous final 2f, 9th of 11, 7l behind Pivka (9-3) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Nov.
Onenightinlisbon (IRE) 20-1 (8-12) Led 2 furlong, tracked leader afterwards, ridden and effort over 1f out, weakened rapidly final furlong, 6th of 11, 5l behind Titan Triumph (9-3) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Nov.
Azure Mist 16-1 (9-4) Led until headed 1f out, kept on one pace, lost 2nd inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 2l behind To Be Or Not To Be (8-9) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Nov.
Fine Ruler (IRE) 12-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, in rear, headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 5th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Tobar Suil Lady (9-0) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Nov.
Billy One Punch 20-1 (8-10) Raced keenly, always rear trio, no impression final 2f, 8th of 9, 7l behind Millfield (9-6) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Nov.
Tevez 16-1 (9-4) Slowly away, in rear, never a factor, 6th of 10, 10l behind Beetuna (9-1) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Oct.
Samurai Warrior 7-2 (9-3) In touch 4f out, soon pushed along, 6th entering straight, soon weakened, 10th of 12, 13l behind Marmooq (8-10) at W'hampton 7f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
