in touch, led approaching 4 out, headed before next, gradually weakened
tracked leader, ridden to challenge approaching 3 out, weakened before next
held up in rear, mistake 3rd and soon ridden, detached after 5th, behind when pulled up 3 out
held up, never dangerous
held up, headway 4 out, chased leaders next, soon no impression
always behind, fell 3 out
held up, headway after 4 out, soon chasing winner, hit 2 out, weakened before last
tracked leaders, led approaching 3 out, clear when hit 2 out, comfortable
always behind, hampered 5th, never dangerous
led until approaching 7th, soon weakened
held up in touch, effort 4 out, weakened before 2 out
in touch, weakened before 6th
held up, struggling halfway, soon beaten
behind, hit 3 out, pulled up last
held up, behind when pulled up 2 out
A difficult race to evaluate given the lack of information from the betting ring and we prefer Knockara Luck to Ring Back and Strawberry. Knockara Luck was turned over at odds-on when tried on fast ground and while it is an obvious worry that this was the case, any further rain would not inconvenience and the fact that Nicky Richards comes here should be two positives that will influence the market. Ring Back has shown bits and pieces of form that entitle her to consideration and should have come on for two runs. Strawberry finished just behind Ring Back when the pair met in the Aintree Mares' bumper so has to be offered due respect. Eden Linty obliged at 100/1 when trained by Wilf Storey and has since passed into the care of Philip Hobbs. Our Joycey is no great shakes but was capable of scoring at Leicester on her latest start. There is more to do at this level but her ability to win is not in question. Knockara Luck is held in some regard at Greystoke and we take her to put up her true running on this occasion.
Reel Charmer 7-1 (10-10) Tracked leader, led and went left before 3 out, clear and jumped left from next, driven out, comfortably, won at Newcastle 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) gs in Nov beating Harry Flashman (11-6) by 13l, 18 ran.
Gaelic Gift (IRE) 3-1 (10-10) Jumped right throughout, made all, drew clear from 2 out, eased near finish, won at Lingfield 2m mrs nov hdl (4) hvy in Nov beating Pat Cohan (10-10) by 5l, 7 ran.
Little Venus (IRE) 15-8 (11-0) Chased leaders, ridden approaching 3 out, 4th and weakening when fell 2 out in race won by Desert Secrets (10-2) at Leicester 2m mrs nov chs (4) gs in Nov, 6 ran.
Cyd Charisse 20-1 (10-3) Towards rear, headway 6th, virtually fell 3 out, no chance after, 8th of 12, 42l behind Tambourine Davis (10-10) at Taunton 2m 3f mrs nov hdl (3) gd in Nov.
Drink Light (IRE) 14-1 (10-4) Held up and keen, driven 6f out, weakened over 3f out, 4th of 6, 20l behind Lady Roania (10-11) at Ludlow 2m nhf (5) gf in Nov.
Eden Linty 100-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, headway 4f out, ridden, switched right over 2f out, led inside final furlong, ran on, won at Musselburgh 2m mrs nhf (6) gd in Feb beating Knockara Luck (11-10) by 1l, 12 ran.
Iron Maid 8-1 (10-5) Mid-division, jumped badly right 1st, ridden approaching 3 out, mistake 2 out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 7, 16l behind She's Our Daisy (10-9) at Taunton 2m 1f nh nov hdl (4) gd in Oct.
Knockara Luck (IRE) 1-2fav (10-10) Held up, headway 3 out, effort approaching last, no extra flat, 4th of 8, 6l behind Delray Beach (11-2) at Hexham 2m 4f mrs nov hdl (4) gf in Sept.
La Dame Brune (FR) 10-3 (10-5) Led until 7f out, chased leaders, ridden and on pace from 2f out, 3rd of 8, 11l behind Supreme Cara (10-9) at Fontwell 2m 2f mrs nhf (6) sft in Apr.
Mystic Steel (IRE) 16-1 (10-5) Mid-division, headway 5th, ridden and chased leaders 4 out, weakened 3 out, 8th of 16, well behind Labelthou (11-3) at Towcester 2m 5f mrs nov hdl (4) sft in Nov.
Poppy Maroon 5-4 (11-9) 3rd of 6, 15l behind Dragon's Dream (12-0) at Littlewindsor 3m ptp gd in Apr '05.
Ring Back (IRE) 7-2 (10-10) Chased leaders, led 3 out, ridden approaching 2 out, headed approaching last, one pace flat, 2nd of 14, 2 1/2l behind Blackbriery Thyne (10-10) at Towcester 2m nh nov hdl (4) gs in Nov.
Solent Sunbeam 14-1 (10-9) Always towards rear, 7th of 16, 31l behind Giovanna (10-9) at Towcester 2m 3f mdn hdl (4) gs in Apr.
St Philips Girl 80-1 (10-7) Mistakes, led to 3 out, weakened quickly, 5th of 10, 24l behind Pass It On (11-6) at Leicester 2m 4f nov hdl (3) hvy in Nov.
Strawberry (IRE) 3-1 (10-5) Held up in touch, challenged 7th, ridden after 3 out, no impression, 2nd of 12, 3 1/2l behind Tambourine Davis (10-10) at Taunton 2m 3f mrs nov hdl (3) gd in Nov.
Vicky Bee 25-1 (11-2) Held up in last pair, ridden and struggling 9th, tailed off when pulled up 4 out in race won by Alderbrook Girl (10-4) at Plumpton 3m 1f nov hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gs in Nov, 11 ran.
Our Joycey 11-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, ridden approaching 3 out, led last, ran on, won at Leicester 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gs in Nov beating Another Jameson (10-11) by 1/2l, 13 ran.
