prominent, chased leader 2nd, not fluent 6th, lost 2nd before 7th, not fluent 8th, soon beaten
chased leaders, ridden approaching 3 out, chased winner 2 out, challenged last, no extra near finish
several slow jumps, chased winner to 2nd, remained prominent, 2nd again before 7th, ridden after 8th, weakened last
held up, headway approaching 6, driven before next, beaten 8th
made all, ridden approaching 2 out, pressed last, stayed on under pressure flat
held up from behind, not fluent 6, soon niggled along, lost touch before 7th
held up, lost touch approaching 8th, tailed off
Hiho Silver Lining travels from County Kilkenny to take her chance but isn't easy to recommend on the balance of her form. We'll give another chance to Gallileo Figaro with Ping Pong Sivola and Rosie All Over two of the likelier dangers. True, the selection was a bitter disappointment when favourite for a Newbury handicap last time but the fact that she headed the market, in what was a better race than this, is an indication to her ability and prospects from her current mark. She won twice on heavy ground on the level and it can pay to keep the faith. Ping Pong Sivola has a choice of engagement this week and must be respected having found her form. That was only her third start for current connections so there may well be more to come and the possible debilitating effects of quick races in succession on heavy ground would be of more concern than her penalty. Ceoperk won here around a year ago and should be watched closely in the market, confidence behind Saratogane's chances would be needed before considering her but Rosie All Over comes into the race in decent form. There's the slightest doubt about her seeing out this trip but she has plenty going for her otherwise and is feared but Gallileo Figaro arguably has more scope from her current mark and is consequently preferred.
Ping Pong Sivola (FR) 8-1 (11-0) In touch, headway 7th, led 2 out, soon ridden, all out, won at Taunton 2m 3f mrs mdn hdl (4) hvy beating Caoba (10-5) by a nk, 13 ran.
Ceoperk (IRE) 11-1 (11-0) Held up in rear, headway approaching 6th, mistake 8th, ridden after 3 out, weakened approaching 2 out, 3rd of 10, 12l behind Liberia (10-7) at Warwick 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gf.
Saratogane (FR) 16-1 (11-9) Reminders after 4th, always behind, tailed off from 6th, 7th of 12, well behind Kinetic Power (10-6) at Taunton 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) sft in Feb.
Gallileo Figaro (USA) 7-2fav (10-11) Chased leaders until weakened 7th, behind when pulled up 2 out in race won by Pyleigh Lady (11-5) at Newbury 2m 5f mrs hcp hdl (3) sft in Jan, 11 ran.
Rosie All Over 4-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, ridden approaching 2 out, one pace, 3rd of 7, 7l behind Aberdeen Park (11-2) at Bangor 2m 1f mrs hcp hdl (4) sft in Feb.
River Reine (IRE) 7-4fav (11-10) Bhnd til unseated rider in race won by Reel Dancer (12-3) at Dunthrop 3m ptp gd in Dec, 10 ran.
Hiho Silver Lining 8-1 (10-13) Always in rear, 16th of 18, 40l behind Chinara (11-0) at Ludlow 2m mrs hcp hdl (4) gd in Jan.
