led to 2nd, chased leaders to halfway, soon behind, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
in touch, stumbled 4th, lost place next, soon behind
chased leaders, effort 3 out, chased winner next, lost 2nd flat
raced keenly, mid-division, mistake 2nd, chased leaders 4 out, weakened next
with leader, led 2nd, made rest, drew clear from 2 out, comfortably
not fluent and behind, struggling halfway, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
chased winner 3rd, lost place 4 out, soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden and lost place 4th, soon behind
in touch, reminders before 4th, rallied 4 out to next, soon weakened
mid-division, lost place 4th, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
held up towards rear, headway 3 out, kept on same pace, never near leaders
raced wide, always behind
held up behind, headway and in touch from 4 out, ridden and kept on same pace from next
in touch, effort 3 out, kept on to go 2nd flat, no chance with winner
A wide open contest gets proceedings underway and the market will be very informative but the principals look to be Bollin Ruth, Dance The Mambo and Political Pendant and the narrow vote is given to Bollin Ruth. The selection ran well on her debut when second and although disappointing last time out, this race looks easier and with the faster ground also looking to be in her favour she looks the one to be on. Dance The Mambo rates the main danger on his best form but he has been let down by his jumping of late so can not be put forward with any confidence. Political Pendant is game and consistent and is sure to run his race but the suspicion is he will be seen to better effect over a longer trip once handicapped. Asrar has shown a modicum of ability but has not progressed as expected and for the winner we return to Bollin Ruth.
Asrar 12-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, every chance 4 out, outpaced from next, soon weakened, 11th of 13, 39l behind Raining Horse (11-2) at Newcastle 2m nh mdn hdl (5) sft.
Bollin Ruth 33-1 (10-7) Mid-division, ridden approaching 3 out and soon weakened, 9th of 14, 32l behind Pukka (11-0) at Musselburgh 2m mdn hdl (5) gd in Dec.
Coverdale Lady 100-1 (10-8) Raced keenly in mid-division, lost place 7f out, tailed off, 13th of 15, well behind Tazbar (11-6) at Catterick 2m nhf (6) gs in Nov.
Dance The Mambo 9-2fav (11-12) Mid-division, headway 2 out, driven and out pace between last 2, weakened and pulled up in race won by Political Cruise (10-9) at Hexham 3m amt hcp hdl (5) hvy in Dec, 10 ran.
Political Pendant 20-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, weakened 3 out, 6th of 12, 41l behind Surricate (11-2) at Sedgefield 2m 4f mrs nov hdl (4) hvy.
Topaz Lady (IRE) Zaffaran mare, half-sister to bumper and hurdles winner Miss Toulon.
Bring On The Bling (IRE) 28-1 (10-4) Tracked leader, weakened approaching 4 out, 4th of 11, 41l behind Impeccable Guest (10-5) at Wetherby 2m 3yo nov hdl (3) sft in Dec.
Freedom Flying 8-1 (10-5) Tracked leaders, stayed on one pace, 4th of 12, 16l behind Theatre Girl (10-12) at Wetherby 1m 6f mrs nhf (6) hvy.
