started slowly, outpaced
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, ran on under pressure to lead near finish
chased leader to over 4f out, stayed prominent, regained 2nd well over 2f out until weakened inside final furlong
led, ridden 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, headed near finish
started slowly, soon close up on inside, ridden halfway, hung left over 1f out and soon weakened
behind, headway and hung life over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, went 3rd last stride
took keen hold, chased leader over 4f out until well over 2f out, ran on again inside final furlong
soon outpaced towards rear, some headway on inside when hampered on rail inside final furlong
started slowly, raced wide towards rear, ran on inside final furlong, never trouble leaders
outpaced
The drop into this grade can be a boost for RUBY TALLULAH and Connor Dore's filly appears to have been found a solid chance of finally adding to her tally. Fashion Icon has claims on the best of her form, while Sorrel Ridge has also been threatening to win a race and is worth keeping on the ride side. Sorrel Ridge was a tad disappointing last time out, though. So he does have a bit to prove today. Fashion Icon has quickly been disowned by the handicapper and she needs to conclusively prove she retains an interest in racing. Dropping into this sort of company could easily be the making of her, so it may be a bit premature to write her off just yet. The betting market will be the best gauge where she is concerned. However, Ruby Tallulah faces her easiest assignment for quite some time and, given that she is now rated 12lb below her career best, a modest test like this could provide the right tonic she needs to boost her confidence.
Come On Buckers (IRE) 66-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, edged right and headed towards finish, 2nd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Ridgeway Silver (8-13) at W'hampton 6f 2yo hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Deckchair 15-2 (9-0) Steadied start, settled and held up last, ridden over 2f out, no progress over 1f out, last of 7, 7l behind Imperial Skylight (9-4) at Kempton 7f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Ruby Tallulah 16-1 (9-4) Led, ridden 2f out, no extra when headed 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 8, 4l behind Song of Praise (9-2) at Kempton 6f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Chimbonda 12-1 (8-12) Led, shaken up over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened quickly, last of 13, 16l behind Just Timmy Marcus (8-12) at W'hampton 6f mdn stk (5) pol in Feb.
Sorrel Ridge (IRE) 6-4fav (8-12) Close up, carried left and hampered over 2f out, ridden and effort over 1f out, not quicken, weakened final furlong, last of 7, 7l behind Brown Lentic (8-0) at Lingfield 5f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Weet In Nerja 8-1 (9-4) Outpaced behind, kept on from over 1f out no impression, 5th of 7, 7l behind Itshim (8-4) at W'hampton 5f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Dancing Welcome 40-1 (8-4) Held up, pushed along over 4f out, never dangerous, 7th of 8, 12l behind Gone Hunting (8-10) at W'hampton 6f 3yo clm (6) pol in Jan.
Fashion Icon (USA) 9-1 (8-10) Chased winner until ridden final furlong, one pace, 3rd of 7, 4 1/2l behind Itshim (8-4) at W'hampton 5f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Lois Darlin (IRE) 14-1 (8-5) Outpaced, never dangerous, 5th of 9, 9l behind Under Review (8-13) at Southwell 5f mdn stk (5) fbs in Feb.
Peanut Girl (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, always in rear, 9th of 10, 13l behind Five Gold Rings (8-12) at Lingfield 6f 3yo mdn (5) pol in Feb.
Thaumatology (USA) 25-1 (8-2) Towards rear, soon ridden along, effort over 2f out, never troubled leaders, 4th of 6, 15l behind Madison Belle (8-5) at Southwell 7f 3yo clm (6) fbs in Feb.
Kitty Allen 20-1 (8-11) Went left start, soon with leader, ridden over 2f out, chased leaders until over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 7, 6l behind Valdemar (8-13) at Kempton 6f app hcp (6) pol in Feb.
