led, headed narrowly over 3f out, raced awkwardly and weakened over 2f out
awkward leaving stalls, soon switched right, held up in last pair and took keen hold, not clear run and switched left over 2f out, headway well over 1f out, ridden to chase winner inside final furlong, no impression
held up in last pair, headway on outside over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
held up in touch, took keen hold early, not clear run and hampered over 2f out, switched right soon after, quickened to lead over 1f out, ran on well
took keen hold early, tracked leader, led narrowly over 3f out, edged left and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, led over 2f out, soon ridden, headed over 1f out, stayed on same pace
The lightly raced CHARDONNAY may have plenty to offer for the season ahead and can make a winning reappearance if all goes to plan today. Red Scintilla and Dance For Julie may spearhead the challenge from the rest. Dance For Julie needed the run on her reappearance at Lingfield in March. And then wasn't given a hard time when her chance had gone at this course last month. Her fitness now topped up, the Ben Haslam-trained filly could be a different proposition today. The market will be the best guide on that score. Red Scintilla is steadily getting the hang of things and starts her handicap career on a very lenient mark. The step up in distance ought to suit and a bold effort can be expected. However, the vote goes to Chardonnay, who showed a good attitude to score on the all-weather last time out and, having created the impression that she will easily cope with a mile; this is a good starting point for the Guy Reed-owned filly.
Chardonnay 7-1 (8-12) In touch, switched right over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, won at Wolverhampton 7f 2yo mdn auc stks (6) pol in Oct beating Serafina's Flight (8-12) by 3/4l, 10 ran.
Excellent Day (IRE) 50-1 (8-9) Dwelt, pulled hard, held up, pushed along 3f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never nearer, 7th of 15, 7l behind Miss Zooter (9-0) at Newbury 7f fll hcp (4) gf.
Dance For Julie (IRE) 16-1 (8-10) Started very slowly, well behind, headway on inside well over 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 4th of 7, 5l behind Battlemaiden (8-13) at Newcastle 1m 3yo fll hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Apr.
Chushka 4-1 (9-1) Tracked winner, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 3rd of 7, 4 1/2l behind Fibs And Flannel (8-12) at Beverley 7f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Apr.
Path Of Peace 20-1 (9-0) Behind, some late headway, never nearer, 5th of 9, 9l behind Safina (9-0) at Chester 7f 3yo fll mdn (4) gs.
Wood Fair 22-1 (9-7) Went right start, slowly into stride, held up, ridden 3f out, never troubled leaders, 9th of 17, 13l behind Fantastic Pick (9-5) at Redcar 1m 2yo hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Sep.
Red Scintilla 8-1 (8-12) Towards rear, headway over 1f out, kept on and edged left inside final furlong, always held by winner, 2nd of 8, 1 3/4l behind Always Dazzling (8-12) at Redcar 7f 3yo mdn aut (5) gf in Apr.
