held up in rear, headway approaching final furlong, ran on, nearest finish, too much to do
in touch, ridden and weakened 3f out
in touch, ridden 4f out, kept on one pace
dwelt, held up, ridden 3f out and weakened
tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
dwelt, soon led and well clear, ridden and still clear 3f out, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
tracked clear leader, ridden 3f out, led over 1f out, ridden out
in touch, reminders over 4f out, kept on one pace
As per usual these ladies events are quite competitive and tonights opener is no different. Joely Green isn't one to rely on, but is more than capable, while Katmandu and Astanax are others of interest, but the vote goes to Needwood Mystic, who goes particularly well for her rider having been successful five times together. The mare is in the form of her life, but will need to be to defy a career high mark. Fourth in this last year, she meets the winner that day Camzo on 18lbs worse terms. Last years winning combination of Camzo and Annie Elsey bid to follow up of the same mark. However, he has struggled this term and is probably best watched this time around. Astynax will be better suited by this trip having not quite lasted home over the stiff two miles at Chepstow, while the unexposed maiden Katmandu, may be capable of improvement at this trip. Both Digger, who has won for Emily Jones and course and distance winner Woodyates are both worthy of respect, but we will stick with the in-form Needwood Mystic, to keep her run going.
