led until headed 4 out, chased winner, 5 lengths down in 2nd and well held when hit 2 out, held on for 2nd
held up in rear, stayed on from 4 out, kept on flat
close up, mistake 4th, weakened after 2 out
always in rear, struggling 7th, tailed off
held up towards rear, headway 4 out, chased leaders, before next, weakened before 2 out
behind, headway 4 out, chased leaders before 3 out, stayed on into 3rd flat
chased leaders until weakened 4 out, tailed off
mid-division, headway to chase leaders 5th, went 2nd before next, weakened 3 out, tailed off
mid-division, under pressure after 4 out, weakened from next, tailed off
chased leader until weakened rapidly before 6th, tailed off
raced wide, prominent, led 4 out, 5 lengths clear 2 out, stayed on strongly
chased leaders, disputing well held 3rd when hit 2 out, went left last, weakened flat
never reached beyond mid-division, tailed off 4 out, pulled up before 3 out
always in rear, tailed off 4 out, pulled up before 3 out
always in rear, tailed off
ELLA WATSON is the tentative suggestion ahead of the pair at the top of the weights Bella Haze and Raise You Five. Charlie Swan's mare has been absent since October but the form of that race has worked out fairly well and she may be able to make the most of this opportunity against her own sex. She only has a win in an all-weather bumper to her name and is no star but her latest run was the best of her career to date over hurdles and she may prove capable of building on it. Bella Haze comfortably accounted for Pearl at Ludlow and should be able to confirm that form under her penalty if none the worse for her exertions whilst Raise You Five was entitled to need her outing at Chepstow and should have more to offer. Tara Taylor (who is now tried in a tongue tie) and Delays Expected would have claims on the pick of their form but the yard is going through a quiet spell whilst Miss Overdrive has her work cut out to confirm Towcester running with Genies Lamp at these weights although Alan King's runner has been in better form since and may improve for cheekpieces. Epee Celeste is unexposed for David Pipe and needs to be monitored for signs of support as well but the tentative vote's awarded to Ella Watson.
Bella Haze 20-1 (10-5) Raced keenly, made all, clear 3 out, stayed on well to extend advantage flat, won at Ludlow 2m 5f mares hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gs beating Pearl (9-11) by 12l, 10 ran.
Raise You Five (IRE) 5-2fav (11-6) Held up in rear, headway 3 out, effort next, went 2nd last, ridden and held flat, 2nd of 9, 3 1/2l behind Callerlilly (11-7) at Chepstow 3m nov hcp hdl 0-115 (4) hvy in Jan.
Miss Overdrive 15-8 (10-12) Mid-division, headway 4th, ridden after 3 out, already weakened when mistake 2 out, 5th of 11, 24l behind Queen Poline (10-12) at Warwick 2m 5f mares NH nov hdl (4) sft in Dec.
Cosavita (FR) 66-1 (11-1) Held up, weakened 4 out, 12th of 14, well behind Gold Award (11-3) at Ffos Las 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-130 (3) sft in Jan.
Colline de Fleurs 13-2 (11-12) Held up, in touch, jumped left first, chased leaders 3 out, never able to challenge, 3rd of 8, 7l behind PonchaTrain (10-13) at Folkestone 2m 5f nov hcp chs 0-95 (5) sft in Nov.
Ella Watson (IRE) 9-1 (10-7) Towards rear, progress 4 out, 4th approaching straight, 3rd before 2 out where 2nd, 3rd again and kept on same pace from last, 3rd of 18, 6l behind West Ship Master (9-12) at Clonmel 3m hcp hdl 8Evens09 sft in Oct.
Delays Expected (IRE) 8-1 (11-1) Chased leader, with leader after 3rd, ridden after 3 out, led soon after 2 out, soon headed, kept on same pace, 3rd of 7, 4 1/2l behind Ellen Tilley (11-1) at Wincanton 2m 6f mrs nov hdl (4) hvy in Jan '09.
Genies Lamp (IRE) 16-1 (10-10) Led, hit 3rd, headed approaching 8th, weakened before 3 out, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Love of Tara (11-2) at Towcester 2m 5f mrs nov hdl (4) sft in Nov, 16 ran.
Epee Celeste (FR) 4-1 (10-12) Held up in rear, headway approaching 9th, chased winner going to 3 out, no impression, 2nd of 7, 27l behind Evella (11-3) at Plumpton 2m 5f mares NH nov hdl (4) sft in Jan.
Gouranga 8-1 (10-0) Chased leaders until ridden and weakened before 3 out, 5th of 17, 33l behind Viking Blond (10-13) at Exeter 2m 7f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) sft.
Tara Taylor 11-1 (11-1) Tracked leaders, headway 3 out, beaten 2 out,weakened flat, 8th of 15, 12l behind Dawn At Sea (11-8) at Taunton 3m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gs.
Pearl (IRE) 15-2 (9-11) Pressed winner, disputed lead briefly 8th, ridden and hung left soon after, not fluent and beaten from 3 out, 2nd of 10, 12l behind Bella Haze (10-5) at Ludlow 2m 5f mares hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gs.
Sylroy 10-1 (10-9) Chased leaders, went 2nd briefly 3 out, no extra from next, 3rd of 11, well behind Candle (10-12) at Newton Abbot 2m 6f mrs nov hdl (4) gd in Jul.
Sterling Moll 80-1 (10-4) Held up in mid-division, headway and in touch 5th, weakened 4 out, tailed off when pulled up before next, in a race won by Adams Island (11-0) at Newbury 3m mdn hdl (4) sft in Jan, 10 ran.
Mistress Eva 16-1 (11-9) Led to 7th, soon weakened, eased before 2 out, last of 5, 42l behind Kilshannig (11-12) at Southwell 2m 4f 4yo hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gd in Dec.
