in touch, headway 5th, led 3 out, ridden clear 2 out
held up, headway 5th, led 7th headed 3 out and one pace approaching last
held up, headway 7th, ridden 2 out, weakened approaching last
held up, headway 3 out, kept on to take 3rd 2 out, one pace
always towards rear
bumped 1st, mid-division, reminders 4th, some progress next, weakened 4 out
mid-division, weakened approaching 3 out
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened approaching 3 out
led, headed 6th, ridden and weakened 4 out
jumped right and bumped 1st, weakened 5th
tracked leader, led 6th, headed next, ridden 3 out and weakened
held up, headway 6th, every chance 4 out, weakened soon after
Kimeena Magic with Galathea and Celtic Heather both worth noting. The selection is win less on the flat from 29 outings and is only a selling plater at best but has run two sound races over hurdles. Her first outing at Wincanton saw her finish fourth of fifteen and she then improved to finish third of ten at Fontwell last time out. Connections have picked an easy opportunity here and if reproducing what she achieved to date she will go close. Galathea can improve from her first run at Exeter. She has some form in the point to point field to her name also but her trainer has been so out of form for the past few years it is difficult to be confident about her chances. Celtic Heather is another that has not achieved a great deal but is given a chance in the context of this race. Her highlight to date was when finishing third in a small field in heavy ground at Folkestone back in February but that doesn¿t look good enough to win here. So for the winner we return to Kilmeena Magic.
Celtic Heather (IRE) 40-1 (11-1) Held up in touch, ridden approaching 4 out, soon chasing leaders, weakened after next, 9th of 17, 33l behind Fretwork (9-12) at Huntingdon 2m 5f mrs mdn hdl (4) gd in Feb.
Friends of Tina (IRE) 50-1 (10-7) Held up, in touch, ridden and weakened over 5f out, 7th of 12, 44l behind Black Ven (11-0) at Towcester 2m nhf (5) sft in Dec.
Galathea 16-1 (10-3) Raced wide, keen in touch, headway after 6f, weakened 4f out, 8th of 13, 32l behind Call Me A Legend (10-5) at Exeter 2m 1f nhf (6) gd in Feb.
Kilmeena Magic 33-1 (10-7) Held up, steady progress from 3 out, stayed on but never a danger, 3rd of 10, 12l behind Psychiatrist (11-0) at Fontwell 2m 2f nov hdl (4) gd.
Linagram 11-2 (11-0) Chased leaders, led over 5f out, headed 2f out, no extra, 4th of 13, 5l behind Aintnonancy (11-0) at Bangor 2m 1f mrs nhf (5) gd in May.
Lucy's Turn (IRE) 50-1 (10-2) In touch, ridden over 7f out, soon lost place and behind, 16th of 18, well behind Broughton Green (11-2) at Warwick 2m nhf (5) sft in Dec.
Molly O'malley 20-1 (11-0) Held up; hdwy 5; went 3rd 4 out; stayed on frm 2 out; nrst fin, 3rd of 11, 12l behind Qualicum (12-0) at Trebudannon 2m 4f ptp gf in Apr '06.
Nefertari 50-1 (10-9) In touch when mistake 1st, ridden after 4th, plugged on for poor 3rd, 3rd of 7, 42l behind Dansimar (10-12) at Chepstow 2m mrs nov hdl (4) hvy in Mar.
Nosey Gunner 100-1 (10-10) Held up, behind from 6th, 5th of 11, 39l behind Tizzy Blue (11-3) at Towcester 2m 5f mrs nov hdl (4) gs.
Play With Fire 11-10fav (11-0) Chsd wnr; wknd 13; poor 2nd when fell 2 out in race won by General Blackthorn (12-0) at Larkhill 3m ptp frm in Apr '06, 4 ran.
Runaround Sue (IRE) 66-1 (10-5) Led to 6th, weakening when mistake 9th, tailed off, 11th of 14, well behind Spare Cash (11-1) at Uttoxeter 3m mdn hdl (4) sft.
Sparkling Brook (IRE) 12-1 (10-9) Always towards rear, 5th of 8, 32l behind Jokers Legacy (11-2) at Chepstow 2m nhf (6) sft in Mar.
