held up mid-division, headway after 3rd and chased leaders, led on bit approaching 2 out, soon ridden, hung left after last, ran on well flat
held up last, headway 8th, ridden and chased leaders approaching 2 out, stayed on same pace
led to 2nd, ridden and weakened 7th, hung badly left and pulled up before 3 out
held up mid-division, lost place before 4th, ridden 5th, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
prominent, ridden after 3 out, not quicken
chased leader, led 2nd, ridden and pecked 8th, headed approaching 2 out, soon weakened, went badly right and unseated rider last
held up towards rear, headway on bit 3 out, ridden and every chance 2 out, stayed on from last
held up towards rear, ridden 7th, soon weakened
prominent, ridden 7th, kept on one pace from 3 out
Darjeeling, Mistress Banjo and Lady Racquet catch the eye here with the vote going to Mistress Banjo. Darjeeling has proven very consistent, running to a mark around the 109 level. More of the same today gives her solid claims. Mistress Banjo has achieved a similar rating and, although she has yet to win a race, gets a handy six pounds from Darjeeling. Despite a fair run at Huntingdon two runs ago, Lady Racquet has been a little bit in-and-out since winning at Hereford. However, her stable is in better form now and, with touches of spring starting to appear, these fillies might just perk up for the adjustment in nature. The latter was also two-and-a half lengths behind Darjeeling when they met at Taunton in November, and is now four pounds worse off. With the others having something to prove at present, it is time for Mistress Banjo to step up to the plate and she gets the choice in the opener.
Darjeeling (IRE) 8-1 Held up in mid-division, ridden and headway 3 out, stayed on, never nearer, 2nd of 15, 5l behind Christopher at Wincanton 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-115 (D) sft in Jan.
Lady Racquet (IRE) 16-1 Mid-division, ridden approaching 3 out, one pace after, 6th of 18, 31l behind Lady Zephyr at Newbury 2m 5f nh nov hdl (E) gs in Dec.
Bright Times Ahead (IRE) 100-1 Mid-division until 4th, soon behind and pulled up 5 out in race won by Inch Pride at Fontwell 2m 4f nh nov hdl (E) sft in Jan, 14 ran.
Crafty Miss (IRE) 100-1 Mid-division, weakened 5th, soon behind, tailed off, pulled up 5 out in race won by Lamp's Return at Wincanton 2m nh nov hdl (E) gs in Dec, 14 ran.
Darcey Mae 12-1 Chased leader, ridden and outpaced 8th, kept on from 3 out, 4th of 13, 29l behind Delaware Bay at Exeter 2m 6f amt hcp hdl 0-100 (F) gd in Dec.
Elle Roseador 20-1 Behind from 6th, tailed off and pulled up 2 out in race won by Inch Pride at Fontwell 2m 4f nh nov hdl (E) sft in Jan, 14 ran.
Foxchapel Queen (IRE) 9-1 In touch, ridden and effort 3 out, soon beaten, 9th of 18, 40l behind Lady Zephyr at Newbury 2m 5f nh nov hdl (E) gs in Dec.
Jonchee (FR) 50-1 Chased leaders until 6th, behind from 12th, tailed off and pulled up 2 out in race won by Bubble Boy at Fontwell 2m 6f beg chs (D) sft in Jan, 7 ran.
Kayleigh (IRE) 16-1 Held up in touch, mistake 7th, headway approaching 2 out, no chance when left 2nd last, 2nd of 14, 24l behind Marjina at Chepstow 3m mdn hdl (F) hvy in Jan.
Mistress Banjo 13-8fav Chased leaders, mistake 7th, ridden and weakened quickly after 3 out pulled up 3 out in race won by Inch Pride at Fontwell 2m 4f nh nov hdl (E) sft in Jan, 14 ran.
