mid-division, chased leaders approaching 6th, with leader 3 out, weakened approaching last
in rear, hit 4th, never dangerous
held up towards rear, headway 6th, ridden after 3 out, every chance 2 out, one pace from last
led to 6th, led again approaching 3 out, headed next, weakened approaching last
tracked leaders, outpaced 6th, ridden and headway approaching 2 out, chased winner approaching last, no impression
towards rear, hit 1st, ridden after 7th, headway approaching 2 out, hit last, one pace
tracked leader, led 6th, headed approaching 3 out, ridden next, soon weakened
held up towards rear, headway 7th, led 2 out, clear last, easily
in touch, soon chasing leaders, weakened after 3 out
QUICK LIVE is our recommendation with Bring It On Home and Lady De La Vega on the list of alternatives. The selection had shown a modicum of ability for Ian Williams though had been unable to translate it into as many wins as his ability allowed. Following a first run for Tim Pitt, he hopefully will have got a better understanding of matters and on known evidence, the ground should suit. Bring It On Home won a seller for Gary Moore. His recent efforts have been on a softer surface and he should appreciate the return to this slightly better ground. Lady De La Vega raced three times in bumpers with fast ground but failed to improve for the switch to soft ground. George Baker has his string in decent nick at present so do not dismiss the claims of Wingull if the market shouts in his favour. Watch Out is far from the most frequent of winners. Often ridden by claimers, he is partnered this afternoon by the smart Danny Cook. Appointment was a modest middle distance performer when trained by Amanda Perrett. He has run close in two selling plates. The remainder appear incredibly modest indeed. Quick Live certainly owes his followers a few favours but this race is not particularly strong and he may just consent to put his best foot forward this afternoon.
Lady De La Vega (FR) 6-1 (11-12) Mid-division, outpaced 3 out, ridden and kept on under pressure from next, no impression, 3rd of 8, 9l behind Petroglyph (11-11) at Sedgefield 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) sft in Dec.
Quick Live (FR) 8-1 (11-3) Held up towards rear, reminders 4th, weakened approaching 3 out, 11th of 18, 42l behind Knight In Purple (10-4) at Doncaster 2m nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd.
Wingull (IRE) 7-2fav (11-6) Tracked leaders, blundered 2nd, weakened going to 3 out, 6th of 7, 30l behind Crystal Prince (10-8) at Plumpton 2m hcp hdl 0-100 (4) sft in Jan.
Appointment 8-1 (10-9) Tracked leader, led approaching 2 out, headed approaching last, no extra towards finish, 2nd of 11, 3 1/2l behind Sadler's Star (11-2) at Stratford 2m 3f sll hdl (4) gf.
Bring It On Home 20-1 (10-12) In rear, headway approaching 3 out, went 4th flat, never dangerous, 4th of 15, 13l behind Another Miracle (10-10) at Huntingdon 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-100 (4) sft in Feb.
Carmela Maria 40-1 (10-12) Towards rear, ridden approaching 2 out, no impression, 6th of 11, 39l behind Bogside Theatre (10-7) at Catterick 2m mrs nov hdl (4) gd.
Super Ross (IRE) 33-1 (10-8) In touch, weakened 3 out, 10th of 12, 18l behind Good For Blue (11-0) at Huntingdon 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) sft in Feb.
Watch Out 20-1 (10-6) Held up in rear, headway before 3 out, chased leaders from next, kept on into 2nd flat, no chance with winner, 2nd of 14, 9l behind Letham Island (11-12) at Lingfield 2m hcp hdl 0-95 (5) hvy in Feb.
Elegant Olive 3-1 (9-11) Held up behind leaders, outpaced 7th, soon lost touch, tailed off, last of 7, well behind Pomander (10-5) at Plumpton 2m 5f mrs hcp hdl (0-105) (4) hvy.
