mid-division, ridden to lead 3f out, ridden clear well over 1f out, stayed on well
in rear, headway over 4f out, stayed on final 2f, never nearer
prominent until ridden and weakened over 4f out
held up in touch, ridden and weakened rapidly 5f out
in touch, ridden 3f out, stayed on same pace final 2f
towards rear, headway from over 3f out, stayed on strongly to take 2nd well inside final furlong
led until headed 3f out, kept on same pace, lost 2nd well inside final furlong
prominent until weakened over 2f out
in touch, ridden over 3f out, no impression, weakened 2f out
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, gradually weakened
held up in touch until halfway, lost place over 3f out
in touch until weakened rapidly over 5f out, tailed off
Bach Beauty is preferred to Sundarbob and Tickford Abbey. Nicky Henderson's runners are always treated with the utmost of respect and the Classic Cliche filly should be forward enough as her dam was a winner during her time in bumpers. Sundarbob ran an encouraging race at the track. That was a third outing so there can be no excuses put forward with regard to lack of experience. Tickford Abbey threatened a huge surprise at Ludlow and should not be inconvenienced by a step up in trip. Nar Valley ran very green on debut and looks capable of better. The market is watched with regard to Seal Harbour. Ballykelly was a winner of an Irish Point-To-Point over three miles. Things might just be a happening a little too quickly on this occasion. Caution is advised and the market should offer most clues. On all the known evidence, we will select Bach Beauty.
Ballykelly (IRE) (11-7) won at Maralin 3m mdn stk sft in Feb '05 beating Ballykiln (11-7) by 3l, 4 ran.
Best Deal Presenting gelding out of an unraced mare.
Nar Valley 9-1 (10-11) Held up, weakened over 4f out, 12th of 17, well behind Night Safe (10-11) at Huntingdon 2m nhf (H) gd in Dec.
Oursweetsurprise Lord of Appeal gelding, half brother to a 1m2f winner.
Safeguard (IRE) Zaffaran gelding out of a lightly-raced maiden.
Seal Harbour (FR) Vertical Speed gelding out of an unraced mare.
Strawberry (IRE) Beneficial mare, half-sister to winning jumper Alphazar.
Sundarbob (IRE) 11-2 (10-9) Chased leaders, ridden to challenge and every chance entering final furlong, driven and kept on inside final furlong, 2nd of 14, 3/4l behind Ringaroses (11-8) at Lingfield 2m nhf (6) pol in Feb.
Tickford Abbey 40-1 (11-0) Always prominent, every chance from 2f out, stayed on, 2nd of 12, 1l behind Tooting (11-0) at Ludlow 1m 6f 4yo nhf (5) gf in Jan.
Valprimo 20-1 (10-9) Raced wide, always behind, last of 14, 27l behind Ringaroses (11-8) at Lingfield 2m nhf (6) pol in Feb.
Bach Beauty (IRE) Classic Cliche filly out of dual hurdles and bumper winner Melody Maid.
Commanche Dawn Commanche Run filly out of three-time hurdles winner Charlycia.
Gessecapade 50-1 (10-5) Always behind, tailed off halfway, 12th of 14, well behind Barton Belle (10-12) at Wetherby 1m 6f mrs nhf (5) sft in Jan.
Ilewin Rose Alflora mare out of winning hurdler Bridepark Rose.
