tracked leaders, went 2nd 6f out, led over 3f out, soon 3 lengths clear, headed towards
in touch in rear, wide and headway 2f out, ridden and stayed on to lead towards finish
tracked leader until 6f out, ridden and weakened 2f out
in touch towards rear, wide and headway over 3f out to chased leader until ridden 2f out, kept on one pace
close up, pushed along and weakened 3f out
in rear, pushed along over 2f out, kept on, nearest finish
raced wide close up, pushed along 3f out, kept on same pace final 2f
led, ridden and headed over 3f out, weakened 2f out
QUEENS GAMBLE is one of the market leaders for the Champion Bumper at Cheltenham which is hardly surprising given that both very easy victories have been on that track, including a Listed race there in November. Dysart Enos finished runner-up in an Irish point before making a successful bumper debut at Ludlow where she travelled well throughout. Mellificent hails from a yard in top form and had a bit in hand when landing the odds at Uttoxeter while Tipperary Star has run well in all three starts and could be better suited by the quicker ground. Take No Chances had the remainder well beaten when runner-up to Inthewaterside at Exeter and the winner followed up in impressive style at Sandown on Saturday.
Queens Gamble (IRE) 9-4fav (11-0) Raced keenly, held up out wide towards rear, closer in mid-division halfway, led out wide going well turning in, shaken up and came clear final furlong, easily, won at Cheltenham 2m lst (1) gd in Nov beating Bonttay (11-4) by 8l, 16 ran.
Dysart Enos (IRE) 9-2 (10-9) Held up, rapid headway out wide 4f out, led 2f out and went clear, readily, won at Ludlow 2m (4) gs in Nov beating Flight Of Freedom (10-9) by 8 1/2l, 15 ran.
Mellificent (IRE) 5-6fav (11-0) Mid-division, headway 4f out, led over 2f out, clear inside final furlong, eased close home, won at Uttoxeter 2m (5) gd in Oct beating Bridget Breeze (11-7) by 1 3/4l, 11 ran.
Take No Chances (IRE) 11-4 (10-7) In rear, raced wide, headway 4f out, pushed along and strongly pressed leader over 2f out, every chance and kept on well, held towards finish, 2nd of 10, 1l behind Inthewaterside (11-0) at Exeter 2m 1f (5) gs in Dec.
Tipperary Star 6-1 (11-4) Led, pushed along and headed narrowly 2f out, kept on well, ridden over 1f out, no extra well inside last, 3rd of 11, 2 1/4l behind Saint Bibiana (11-4) at Uttoxeter 2m mdn (5) hvy in Dec.
Daytona Beach (IRE) Dubawi filly out of Dalkova.
Flying Fortune (IRE) 17-2 (10-3) Held up in midfield, switched right 4f out, ridden and headway 3f out, chased leader 2f out, lost 2nd entering final furlong, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 15, 3 1/2l behind Inion Tiogair (11-2) at Ludlow 2m (4) sft in Jan.
Woogrey (IRE) 22-1 (10-3) Held up, pushed along off pace 3f out, stayed on strongly final furlong, lost 2nd close home, 3rd of 9, 6 3/4l behind Ici La Reine (11-2) at Newcastle 2m (5) pol in Jan.
Alfie's Princess (IRE) 11-8fav (11-0) Handy, disputed lead home turn, pushed along over 2f out and sustained duel with winner, ridden 1f out, kept on, headed closing stages, no extra, 2nd of 8, 1/2l behind Lilting Verse (11-0) at Huntingdon 2m lst (1) gd in Dec.
Inion Tiogair (IRE) 40-1 (11-2) Chased leader, disputed lead 4f, led outright 8f, still travelling well when 2 lengths clear 3f out, ridden 2f out, 3 lengths clear entering final furlong, stayed on to maintain advantage inside final furlong, won at Ludlow 2m (4) sft in Jan beating Bethka (11-2) by 2l, 15 ran.
You Some Girl (IRE) 12-1 (11-2) Raced keenly towards rear, steady headway home turn, 3rd and one pace inside final 3f, no chance with leading duo, 3rd of 9, 14 1/2l behind Pyffo (11-2) at Haydock 2m (4) sft in Dec.
