chased leaders on inside, went 2nd after 3 out, led last, stayed on strongly to go clear run-in
held up off the pace towards rear, closer in mid-division and pushed along after 4 out, weakened after 3 out
held up in mid-division, hit 4 out, soon lost place, bad mistake 2 out
chased leaders, weakened 6th, tailed off and pulled up before 3 out
wore hood to post, raced keenly in mid-division, weakened home turn, tailed off 3 out, pulled up before next
chased leaders, pushed along after 4 out, weakened next
led and disputed, headed after 4 out, chased leader until pushed along after 3 out, chased leaders, ridden and weakened run-in
chased leaders, lost place rapidly after 4 out, soon behind, tailed off
raced on inside, led and disputed, led outright after 4 out, pushed along before 2 out, headed last, chased winner, well held when lost 2nd final 110 yards
off the pace in rear-division, never involved, tailed off
off the pace towards rear, mistake 2nd, plugged on under pressure from after 2 out, never on terms
always behind, tailed off and pulled up before 3 out
mid-division, headway chasing leaders 4 out, not clear run and switched left run-in, went 2nd final 110 yards, no chance with winner
mid-division on inside, no chance when went left and hit last
raced wide chasing leaders, stayed on under pressure run-in, almost snatched 3rd
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With 18 declared runners, this looks something of a lottery. Great Snow, Phillapa Sue, Fortuna Ligna, Annie Magic and Ilovethenightlife all ran in the race won by Lime Avenue at Wincanton last month. The latter unseated her rider four out when still travelling and has since beaten MOVIDDY at Doncaster but there is nothing between the pair at today’s revised weights and Noel Williams’ mare had to make her own running that day - she still has time on her side. Northern raiders Aubis Walk and Ruby Island are much respected and Ludlow winner Energy One may still be on a decent mark but Royale Dance has been a beaten favourite twice since scoring at Hexham in the autumn.
Ilovethenightlife 2-1 (11-7) Raced keenly in close 3rd on inside, bumped and carried left before 2 out, went 2nd 2 out, 1 length down last, ridden and strong challenge run-in, led final 100 yards, won at Doncaster 2m 3f (4) gd in Mar beating Moviddy (11-7) by 3/4l, 6 ran.
Ruby Island 5-6fav (11-12) Mid-division, ridden and outpaced before 2 out, headway to challenge last, could not go pace of leader flat, rallied close home, just denied, 2nd of 9, nk behind Windtothelightning (11-12) at Ayr 2m 4f (4) gd in Mar.
Moviddy (IRE) 13-8fav (11-7) Raced keenly, led, ridden and one length ahead last, joined and rider dropped reins run-in, headed and no extra final 100 yards, 2nd of 6, 3/4l behind Ilovethenightlife (11-7) at Doncaster 2m 3f (4) gd in Mar.
Annie Magic (IRE) 5-1 (11-0) Prominent, pushed along after 3 out and gradually dropped away, 3rd of 5, 24 3/4l behind Apple Away (11-0) at Doncaster 3m lst (1) gd in Mar.
Aubis Walk (FR) 11-8fav (11-5) Tracked leader, challenged 3 out, led before 2 out, well clear when veered left and not fluent last, stayed on, won at Sedgefield 2m 4f (4) gd in Feb beating Western Jill (11-5) by 23l, 8 ran.
Lets Go To Vegas (IRE) 9-2 (11-5) Held up in touch, led before 3 out, hung right and bumped rival after 2 out, headed last, led again flat, driven out, won at Ludlow 3m hcp (3) gd in Mar beating Merry Poppins (11-10) by hd, 10 ran.
Lagonda 13-2 (11-13) Led until narrowly headed 7th, pressed leader, in front again 11th, ridden between last two, narrowly headed last, rallied to hold every chance run-in, no extra final strides, 2nd of 10, hd behind Lazy Sunday (10-8) at Exeter 2m 3f hcp (4) gs in Feb.
Ebonello (IRE) 5-1 (11-9) Tracked leader, led soon after 3rd, headed 3 out, every chance next, blundered last, rallied and stayed on to go 2nd towards finish, 2nd of 7, 2 3/4l behind Poetic Music (11-9) at Carlisle 2m 3f (4) gs in Feb.
Great Snow (FR) 11-10 (10-13) Made all, 3 lengths clear last, stayed on, won at Ludlow 3m mdn (4) gd in Feb beating Oak Creek (11-6) by 2l, 5 ran.
Royale Dance (FR) 3-10fav (11-9) Bit keen tracking leader on inside, led before 3rd, mistake 5th, headed approaching 3 out, ridden and well held before next, finished tired, no chance with winner, 2nd of 4, 13l behind Ah Whisht (11-2) at Ffos Las 2m 4f (4) gs in Feb.
Phillapa Sue (IRE) 6-1 (11-6) In touch in rear, ridden and headway 2 out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 6, 8 1/4l behind Windtothelightning (11-4) at Market Rasen 2m 5f hcp (4) gd in Feb.
I Am Gonna Be (IRE) 9-2 (11-7) Tracked leaders in 4th, not fluent 6th, awkward 3 out and weakened soon after, 4th of 6, 15l behind Ilovethenightlife (11-7) at Doncaster 2m 3f (4) gd in Mar.
Blue Beach 4-11fav (11-6) Tracked leader who soon went clear, closer and led after 2nd, made rest, went left 3 out, pushed 3 lengths clear approaching 2 out, in no danger after, shaken up and went further clear run-in, won at Huntingdon 2m 5f mdn (4) gd in Feb beating Presenting Belle (11-6) by 6l, 7 ran.
Energy One 17-2 (11-10) Prominent, pushed along approaching 3 out, led approaching last, stayed on well flat, won at Ludlow 2m 5f hcp (4) gd in Mar beating Stroll On By (11-11) by 8 1/2l, 7 ran.
Fortuna Ligna (IRE) 7-4fav (11-12) Led, narrowly headed 4 out, pressed winner, strong challenge run-in, just failed, 2nd of 7, shd behind Last Of A Legend (12-0) at Plumpton 2m 5f hcp (5) gd in Feb.
Presenting A Queen 7-2 (11-7) Raced wide, close up, ridden over 2 out, headway to chase winner approaching last, stayed on, 2nd of 6, 5l behind Windtothelightning (11-4) at Market Rasen 2m 5f hcp (4) gd in Feb.
Passionate Pursuit (IRE) 15-2 (11-2) Tracked leaders, chase winner 3rd until ridden approaching 2 out, soon beaten, 3rd of 6, 26l behind Kateira (11-12) at Market Rasen 2m 1f (3) gd in Feb.
Mrs Grimley (IRE) 10-1 (11-7) Chased leader, hit 3 out, hung left before next where lost 2nd, no extra in 3rd between last two, 3rd of 6, 11 3/4l behind Ilovethenightlife (11-7) at Doncaster 2m 3f (4) gd in Mar.
