led until mistake and headed 2 out, chased winner until approaching last, weakened and jumped left, finished tired
chased leaders, driven between last 2, went 2nd approaching last, no impression
raced wide, held up, weakened after 2 out
held up in touch, weakened 3 out
mistake and jumped left 1st, behind, ridden and struggling soon after 3 out
chased leaders until driven and weakened between last 2
in rear, slow jump, jinked left on landing and unseated rider 4th
tracked leader, led 2 out, drew well clear approaching last, easily
Diplomatic Daisy may prove up to the task over the likes of Sister Grace, Tirailleur and South Sands. Although set to carry topweight here, Diplomatic Daisy can call on the assistance of Tony McCoy as she bids to open her account at the sixth time of asking. In truth she has been done no favours by the handicapper, and will no doubt be going chasing sooner rather than later, but her latest effort when third under the champion at Exeter recently should be good enough to enable David Gandolfo's mare to take a hand in the finish. Sister Grace will be brought along steadily by connections and is another future chaser, while Tirrailleur has been threatening to score on her last two starts. South Sands may need further judged on her staying on third at Hereford last time but is worth a mention, with preference for Diplomatic Daisy on this occasion.
Sister Grace 13-2 (10-12) Tracked leaders, ridden, hit 3 out, kept on one pace, 4th of 5, 14l behind Calomeria (11-9) at Towcester 2m cnd hcp hdl 0-100 (4) hvy in May.
South Sands (IRE) 66-1 (10-6) In rear, pushed along approaching 3rd, headway under pressure under pressure approaching 2 out, stayed on flat, 3rd of 16, 6l behind Mount Benger (10-9) at Hereford 2m 1f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gs in Dec.
Tirailleur (IRE) 11-1 (9-13) Raced keenly, held up, steady headway to chase winner approaching 3 out, lost 2nd approaching last, no extra, 3rd of 12, 12l behind That's Racing (10-0) at Sedgefield 2m 1f nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) sft in Dec.
Regal Fantasy (IRE) 20-1 (11-4) Led to 6th, soon lost place, tailed off and pulled up at the last in race won by Political Cruise (10-9) at Hexham 3m amt hcp hdl (5) hvy in Dec, 10 ran.
Falcon Beneficial (IRE) 14-1 (10-7) Mid-division until 4th, soon behind, tailed off and pulled up 4 out in race won by Philomena (11-3) at Fontwell 2m 4f mrs nov hdl (4) hvy in Feb, 10 ran.
Just Beware 16-1 (9-11) Towards rear, stayed on, no chance with leaders, 4th of 12, 16l behind Dance With Wolves (10-8) at Plumpton 2m hcp hdl 0-105 (4) hvy in Dec.
Queen Tara 50-1 (10-3) Chased leaders until 5th, soon behind, last of 7, well behind Gaelic Gift (10-10) at Lingfield 2m mrs nov hdl (4) hvy in Nov.
Diplomatic Daisy (IRE) 15-2 (11-4) Led, ridden approaching 3 out, headed approaching last, no extra flat, 3rd of 8, 6l behind Lunar Eclipse (9-11) at Exeter 2m 1f mrs hcp hdl (4) gs in Dec.
