mid-division, not fluent 6th, hampered on bend before next,. headway 2 out, chased winner flat, no impression, demoted to 4th close home
held up in rear, some headway when not fluent 2 out, soon ridden and no impression
prominent, challenged 3 out, led after next, ridden and headed approaching last, weakened final 100 yards
took keen hold, mainly in touch, closed after 5th, challenged 2 out, no extra towards finish
mid-division, headway before 2 out, led approaching last, quickened clear final 100 yards
held up towards rear, headway approaching last, ran on flat, nearest finish
prominent, not fluent 7th, ridden after 2 out, lost place approaching last, weakened flat
tracked leaders, challenged 2 out, ridden approaching last, kept on flat, not pace of winner
took keen hold, tracked leaders, not much room when lost place on bend after 6th, again not much room after next, stayed on flat, no impression
held up in rear, hampered on bend before 7th, headway on inside approaching last, kept on flat
led 2nd, headed after 2 out, weakened flat
raced wide, led until 2nd, prominent, hit 5th, lost place from next, tailed off
prominent, challenged 2 out, stayed on same pace flat
held up in rear, headway 7th, hit last, kept on flat, went 2nd close home, no chance with winner
mid-division, headway after 4th, ridden 2 out, stayed on same pace flat, no impression
tracked leaders, lost place 3 out
held up in rear, took keen hold, mistake 5th, hampered on bend before 7th, no headway
held up, struggling after 3 out
QUEVEGA has won the last three renewals of this Grade 2 contest and seems to be getting better with age. She followed up in a Grade 1 at Punchestown after completing her hat-trick last year and, though unraced since, a lay-off hasn't bothered her in the past - she is impossible to oppose today. Willie Mullins could easily have a 1-2 as Dare To Doubt confirmed her wellbeing with a victory over fences at Thurles earlier this month, while fellow Irish raiders Our Girl Salley and Golden Firebird could have place claims. Nick Williams will be looking for a big run from Swincombe Flame, who continued on an upward curve when third in a competitive handicap at Ascot last month, while Violin Davis and Kentford Grey Lady are closely matched on a couple of recent runs and may be the pick of the remainder as Alasi hasn't managed any better than a fourth place in two previous attempts in this.
Alasi 5-2 (11-5) Held up in rear, headway 3 out, every chance approaching last, led flat, held on gamely, won at Doncaster 2m hdl G2 (1) gs in Jan beating Jackies Solitaire (10-3) by ns, 8 ran.
Dare To Doubt 4-6fav (11-7) Chased leaders, closer order 6th, on terms travelling best approaching last, soon led and eased on run-in, very easily, won at Thurles 2m 2f mrs beg chs beating Mayo Mystique (11-2) by 4 1/2l, 11 ran.
Kells Belle (IRE) 2-1 (11-0) Tracked leading trio, headway to chase clear leader after 3 out, ridden and closed before last, led flat, driven and stayed on well, won at Sandown 2m 4f mrs lst hdl (1) sft in Jan beating Kaffie (11-0) by 1 3/4l, 6 ran.
Our Girl Salley (IRE) 3-1 (11-5) Tracked leading pair, taken wide approaching 5th and approaching 9th, ridden approaching 2 out, soon not quicken, no extra in 3rd between last 2, hit last, 3rd of 6, 2 3/4l behind Violin Davis (11-0) at Ascot 3m hdl G2 (1) gs in Jan.
Quevega (FR) 8-11fav (11-5) Chased leaders, closer 4th from 4 out, ridden to lead approaching last where bad mistake but landed running, stayed on well run-in, won at Punchestown 3m hdl G1 (1) gs in May beating Mourad (11-10) by 1 1/4l, 10 ran.
Shop Dj (IRE) 5-2 (10-11) Chased leaders, pushed along in 5th before straight, left a place better from 3 out where hampered, soon challenged, hit last and no impression run-in, kept on same pace, 2nd of 6, 4 1/2l behind Knockfierna (10-11) at Cork 2m 1f mares nov chs Grade 3 (1) in Dec.
Violin Davis (FR) 11-4 (11-0) Tracked leader, led and quickened approaching 2 out, 2 lengths ahead last, hard driven flat, held on all out, great ride, won at Ascot 3m hdl G2 (1) gs in Jan beating Kentford Grey Lady (11-0) by 1/2l, 6 ran.
Golden Sunbird (IRE) 9-1 (10-11) Chased leaders, moderate 2nd after 5 out, slight peck next, 3rd before 2 out, soon no extra, 4th of 9, 20l behind Knockfierna (11-3) at Thurles 2m 4f mrs nov chs Gr3 (1) sft in Jan.
What A Charm (IRE) 9-1 (10-8) Chased leaders, 9th halfway, ridden and no extra before 2 out, 17th of 30, 24l behind Citizenship (10-3) at Leopardstown 2m hcp hdl 0-145 in Jan.
Candelita 5-1 (10-12) Held up in rear, headway 5th, soon went 2nd, every chance 2 out, no extra flat, 3rd of 8, 5l behind Phoenix Flight (11-5) at Leicester 2m nh nov hdl (4) gs in Dec.
Cloudy Spirit 14-1 (11-4) Held up in rear, headway 8th, went 3rd 2 out, no impression on front pair, 3rd of 14, 12l behind Big Easy (10-9) at Bangor 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-145 (2) gd in Feb.
Dorabelle (IRE) 8-1 (11-10) Held up mid-division, outpaced 3 out, kept on from 2 out, no impression, 4th of 10, 20l behind Attaglance (11-9) at Market Rasen 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gs in Feb.
Himayna 16-1 (11-9) Led, headed 7th, chased leaders, lost 3rd at 8th, weakened 2 out, tailed off, 6th of 12, well behind Medic Man (10-12) at Hereford 2m 6f nov hcp hdl 0-95 (5) sft.
Ixora (IRE) 9-1 (11-1) Tracked leaders, closed last, led flat, driven out, won at Cheltenham 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-140 (3) gf in Oct beating Cockney Trucker (11-12) by 1 3/4l, 13 ran.
Kentford Grey Lady 13-8fav (11-0) Held up in rear off steady pace, taken wide approaching
Swincombe Flame 4-1fav (10-4) Led until after 2nd, chased leaders, driven after 4 out, led again 3 out, ridden and headed 2 out, stayed on same pace in 3rd and no real impression after, 3rd of 18, 5l behind Bourne (9-11) at Ascot 2m 3f hcp hdl (2) gs in Feb.
Tempest River (IRE) 10-11fav (11-8) Held up in touch, not fluent 3rd, went 2nd 2 out, stayed on same pace flat, no impression on winner, 2nd of 12, 4l behind Baby Shine (11-2) at Leicester 2m mares NH nov hdl (4) hvy in Jan.
Terre Du Vent (FR) 11-2 (10-9) Tracked leading trio, went 3rd after 4th, went 2nd well before 2 out, ridden and looked beaten when fell 2 out, in a race won by Grumeti (11-0) at Kempton 2m nov hdl G2 (1) gd in Feb, 6 ran.
The Strawberry One 12-1 (10-7) Mid-division, pushed along and close enough 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 14, 13l behind Tetlami (11-0) at Kempton 2m n h flat (6) gd in Feb.
Belle De Fontenay (FR) 8-15fav (10-4) Led to after 1st, tracked leader, led again 6th, ridden and headed 2 out (usual 3 out), soon weakened, 3rd of 7, 30l behind Ministerofinterior (10-11) at Leicester 2m 4f sll hdl (5) gd in Dec.
