held up in mid-division, headway to lead approaching 2 out, drew clear between last two
prominent, effort 2 out, weakened approaching last
held up towards rear, never dangerous
behind, stayed on one pace from 2 out, not reach leaders
close up, led 3rd until approaching 2 out, no chance with winner
always prominent, effort approaching 2 out, soon no extra
held up towards rear, ridden 4 out, short lived effort 2 out, no extra
always behind
led to 3rd, remained close up, one pace from 2 out
mid-division, effort and hung right after 3 out, soon weakened, pulled up before last
raced keen, in touch until weakened 4 out
always behind
in touch until weakened after 4 out
towards rear, never dangerous
Sehoya is the recommendation in this mares only affair with Another Jameson and Pearly Bay viewed as dangers. The ex-Irish performer shaped with a deal of promise on her recent outing at Sedgefield under similar conditions and if taking today's assignment, she has to have more positives than most. Another Jameson is on a long losing run but does at least try despite an obvious lack of ability. She is sure to be up there from flag fall. Pearly Bay would rate a big player on some of her older form for Mark Rimell. A few months rest could have done her the world of good and the market is watched. Of the remainder, Armentieres is dropped to her best trip and off a low racing weight, the plater could well run a fair race at decent odds. Westgrove Berry is a previous winner on soft so her ability to handle conditions has to be taken on trust. Touch Of Ivory failed to build upon a Perth victory last year and has it to do even at this lowly level. Quarry Island looks best of the rest. Sehoya has less negatives than a number of her rivals and she is awarded the vote.
Westgrove Berry (IRE) 3-1jt-fav (11-3) Held up in rear, ridden 3 out, headway approaching last, one pace, 2nd of 8, 4l behind Bollin Ruth (10-2) at Hexham 2m cnd hcp hdl 0-110 (4) sft in Mar.
Pearly Bay 14-1 (10-11) In touch, lost place and reminders after 4th, soon behind, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Troll (11-3) at Sedgefield 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) sft in Dec, 8 ran.
Sehoya (IRE) 28-1 (11-5) Held up behind, headway 3 out, chased leaders next, ridden and kept on flat, 2nd of 14, 1 1/2l behind Blast The Past (11-9) at Sedgefield 2m 1f nov hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gf.
Florazine (IRE) 14-1 (11-0) Always behind, tailed off when pulled up at the last in race won by Minster Abbi (9-11) at Carlisle 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 0-110 (4) hvy in Mar, 13 ran.
Touch of Ivory (IRE) 5-1fav (10-6) Held up towards rear, headway when mistake 6th, soon ridden and struggling, 7th of 13, 30l behind Dance The Mambo (11-12) at Catterick 2m mrs hcp hdl (5) hvy in Feb.
Another Jameson (IRE) 11-2fav (10-4) Soon led, headed and hit 7th, weakened 3 out, 5th of 16, 48l behind Witch Wind (11-0) at Kelso 2m 6f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) hvy in Dec.
Quarry Island (IRE) 16-1 (10-7) Held up in touch, headway 3 out, ridden to chase leaders next, one pace approaching last, 3rd of 12, 13l behind Escayola (11-7) at Sedgefield 2m 4f nov hdl (4) gf.
Armentieres 33-1 (11-0) Always behind, 9th of 16, well behind Sea Cadet (10-4) at Wetherby 2m 7f ldy hcp hdl (5) gf.
