chased leaders, lost place 4th, tailed off from 3 out
mid-division, blundered badly 5th, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
mid-division, headway 3 out, driven, one pace from next
chased leaders, weakening when fell 2 out
chased leaders, ridden 3 out, beaten when hampered next
in rear when pulled up before 2nd
always behind
chased leaders, ridden, weakened 2 out
mid-division, headway 3 out, driven, one pace from next
held up, headway 3 out, driven and weakened approaching last
led, held 5th, driven and tailed off from 3 out
always towards rear, never dangerous
prominent, led 5th, driven and held on gamely from last
Roger Curtis has his runners in good form and ROMNEY MARSH can make the trip up from Lambourn worthwhile for him, while Dippy Duck and Gunadoir are interesting opponents. Romney Marsh can be a bit of a madam at times, but there has been no evidence of that on her last two starts when she has gone close at both Plumpton and Folkestone. She has gone up a total of 8lbs for those two defeats, but conditions and trip will suit her and she is at least in good heart, so we¿ll go with her. Dippy Duck ran well in selling company last time and has gone up 4lbs as a result. The going suits although this drop back in trip is not certain to do so and we will take her on. Gunadoir races from a mark 2lbs below the one she finished second from in a Carlisle handicap chase earlier in the season. The yard had a winner the other day and first-time headgear into the bargain makes her a very interesting proposition. Madge ran with enough credit last time to suggest that, on ground she enjoys, she can give Graham Lee a decent ride here, while Victorias goes well enough here and has scope for some improvement. Teviot Lass should not be worried by the drop back to this trip and looks likely to give a good account but preference is for Romney Marsh.
A Bit Chancy 80-1 (10-7) Always behind, lost place approaching 4 out, 13th of 14, well behind Caravel (11-0) at Musselburgh 2m mdn hdl (5) gf in Dec.
Hazy Oaks 28-1 (11-9) In touch, ridden 2 out, stayed on from last, 3rd of 15, 4l behind Emotive (11-2) at Catterick 2m sll hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gs in Jan.
Dippy Duck (IRE) 4-1 (10-10) In touch, chased leader before 5th, led 3 out, 9 lengths clear next, ridden after last, headed and no extra towards finish, 2nd of 10, 1l behind Colditz (10-8) at Sedgefield 2m 4f sll hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gs in Apr.
Teviot Lass 10-1 (9-10) Mid-division, smooth headway to lead approaching 4 out, headed next, blundered 2 out, no extra after, 3rd of 11, 2l behind Za Beau (10-4) at Musselburgh 2m 4f nov hcp chs 0-110 (4) gs in Jan.
Edkay 50-1 (10-5) Always behind, tailed off 3 out, 6th of 16, well behind Final Veto (10-12) at Hexham 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) gf in Jun.
Gunadoir (IRE) 20-1 (11-7) In rear, reminders 3rd, tailed off and pulled up 4 out in race won by Mitchel Henry (11-9) at Carlisle 2m 5f hcp chs 0-90 (5) hvy, 12 ran.
La Donna Del Largo (IRE) 40-1 (10-10) Chased leader, ridden approaching 3 out, soon weakened, 5th of 7, 25l behind Brackenmoss (10-7) at Ayr 2m mrs nov hdl (4) hvy in Dec.
Little Lily Morgan 100-1 (10-13) Always behind, 19th of 20, well behind Elite Land (11-0) at Wetherby 2m hcp hdl 0-100 (4) sft in Jan.
Romney Marsh 12-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, went 2nd 3 out until not quicken flat, 3rd of 12, 2l behind Wondersobright (10-13) at Plumpton 2m cnd hcp hdl 0-90 (5) hvy.
Watch The Wind 20-1 (9-10) Held up in touch and lost place approaching 5 out, 5th of 10, well behind Shelomoh (11-1) at Newcastle 2m nov hcp chs 0-105 (4) hvy in Jan.
Sovietta (IRE) 8-1 (10-9) Held up, headway 5th, ridden after 7th, weakened after 3 out, 5th of 11, 26l behind Whatcanisay (10-8) at Exeter 2m 3f cnd nov hcp hdl (5) sft in Dec '07.
Madge 20-1 (10-3) Chasd leaders, effort approaching 2 out, no extra flat, 4th of 14, 7l behind Pay On (10-3) at Kelso 2m nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gs in May.
Night Reveller (IRE) 100-1 (10-3) Always towards rear, struggling after 5th, tailed off when pulled up at the last in race won by Moonlight Music (10-3) at Uttoxeter 2m nov sll hdl (5) hvy, 18 ran.
Simplified 100-1 (9-11) Held up, headway 5th, ridden to chase leaders 3 out, soon weakened, 12th of 17, 29l behind Markila (11-11) at Ludlow 2m mrs hcp hdl (4) sft in Jan.
Janal (IRE) 33-1 (10-6) Mid-division, pushed along approaching 6th, soon weakened and pulled up 2 out in race won by Zaffarella (10-11) at Ayr 2m 4f cnd hcp hdl 0-90 (5) sft, 12 ran.
Victorias 20-1 (10-5) Chased leaders to 3 out, soon weakened, 7th of 11, well behind Elk Trail (10-12) at Catterick 2m 4yo nov hdl (4) sft in Jan.
