pulled hardf in touch, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
pulled hard, disputed lead, led over 3f out, headed 2f out, weakened final furlong
prominent, headway over 1f out, led well inside final furlong, ridden out
disputed lead to over 3f out, led 2f out, hard ridden and headed inside final furlong, no extra
held up and behind, headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong, nearest finish
slowly into stride, always behind
in rear, headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong, nearest finish
chased leaders, hard ridden 2f out, soon beaten
dwelt, in rear, stayed on over 1f out, never nearer
held up and behind, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong,
pulled hard in touch, chased leaders 2f out, kept on, not pace to challenge
A really trappy handicap with plenty of the 14 fillies and mares holding claims. Topweight To The Woods has not really progressed as much as might have been expected but returns to action on a favourable mark as a result, a comment that also applies to the ex-Irish Sri. The booking of Eddie Ahern for the Alan Jarvis-trained Lady Pahia takes the eye and the daughter of Pivotal certainly has to be respected off just a 1lb higher mark than when chasing home Snuki over a furlong extra last month. Andrew Balding, who is represented here by Yalla Lara, has a line to Telori through his recent winner Easter Ogil. She has to be respected although recent form is not inspiring and we prefer the claims of Ian Wood's mare. The daughter of Muhtarram is a consistent performer, is well enough treated and has the assistance of Jimmy Quinn in the saddle. John Akehurst's Marnie is another worthy of a mention but is probably best over a mile these days.
