chased leaders, outpaced before 3 out, rallied next, kept on well after last, never a threat
led, hard driven when headed before 2 out, soon rallied, every chance after last, kept on same pace closing stages
chased leaders, mistake 2nd, not fluent next, driven to lead approaching 2 out, soon strongly challenged, headed flat, kept on
tracked leader, outpaced 3 out, weakened next
in touch, weakened before 2 out
refused to race
pulled hard in rear, headway 3 out, every chance from next, jumped left last, hung left under pressure after last, no extra
in touch, headway to chase leaders 2 out, every chance after last, stayed on strongly to lead towards finish (1 hurdle omitted)
held up in rear, headway 2 out, soon weakened
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Though AMBRE DES MARAIS failed in her bid for a four-timer at Taunton it was only by a short-head. Another 4lb rise hasn’t done her any favours but she’s at the top of his game and the one to beat. Quiz Master was never getting to Yalltari at Hereford 10 days ago and looks ready for a step up in trip while Kristal Hart is looking exposed but Camron De Chaillac and Windspiel are probably capable of better.
Quiz Master (IRE) 11-2 (11-9) Pressed winner, outpaced 2 out, soon ridden and no impression, kept on same pace, 2nd of 11, 7l behind Yalltari (11-10) at Hereford 2m hcp (4) sft in Dec.
Camron De Chaillac (FR) 12-1 (11-5) Tracked leaders, outpaced after 7th, weakened from next, tailed off, 5th of 9, dist behind Mixchievous (11-7) at Chepstow 2m 3f hcp (4) hvy in Nov.
Blue Bullet (FR) 16-1 (11-2) Led to 2nd, chased leaders, outpaced after 3 out, well held from next, 6th of 11, 17 3/4l behind One For Billy (11-10) at Warwick 2m hcp (4) gs in Nov.
Windspiel (FR) 16-1 (10-11) Towards rear when slipped up bend after winning post, at Sandown 2m hcp (4) gs in Dec.
Kristal Hart 8-1 (11-8) Held up in touch on outside, headway after 4 out, went 2nd after next, outpaced when went left 2 out and again last, no chance with winner, 2nd of 8, 21l behind Our Merlin (10-12) at Plumpton 2m hcp (5) gs in Dec.
Matts Legacy (IRE) 9-2 (11-11) Refused to race, at Uttoxeter 2m hcp (5) sft in Dec.
Peppay Le Pugh (IRE) 8-1 (11-4) Held up in rear, modest headway before 3 out, no chance and well beaten 2 out, 6th of 12, 34 1/4l behind Sweeping Rock (11-6) at Worcester 2m hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Just Spot 40-1 (10-12) Held up towards rear, headway on outside 4th, ridden 7thm 3rd when jumped left 3 out, went 2nd after 2 out, no chance with winner, 2nd of 10, 8l behind Virginia Chick (11-0) at Exeter 2m 3f hcp (5) sft in Dec.
Brean Golf Birdie 20-1 (10-10) Tracked leaders, led before 2 out, headed before last, weakened run-in, 4th of 5, 12l behind Garde Forestier (12-6) at Wincanton 1m 7f hcp (4) sft in Nov.
Ambre Des Marais (FR) 3-1 (11-5) Towards rear, headway before 2 out, soon challenged, every chance last until held near finish, 2nd of 10, nk behind Cabernet D'alene (11-7) at Taunton 2m hcp (4) gd in Nov.
Summer Getaway (IRE) 6-1 (11-4) Held up in touch, tracked leaders 6th, ridden and outpaced before 4 out, soon weakened, tailed off when pulled up last, at Chepstow 2m 3f hcp (4) hvy in Nov.
