towards rear, pushed along 2f out, never dangerous
mid-division, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden to challenge 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra and just held on for 2nd place close home
mid-division, ridden over 1f out, faded inside final furlong
led 1f, chased leader, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
towards rear, headway over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, kept on towards finish
towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, kept on towards finish
dwelt, bucked on leaving stalls, in rear and soon detached
held up mid-division, headway over 1f out, soon ridden, kept on towards finish
close up, ridden over 1f out, kept on towards finish
close up, led after 1f, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra towards finish
held up towards rear, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
A runner-up in a handicap over track and trip last week, Whatalove should figure again. But REY LOOPY gets closer with every start and with last month’s handicap debut under his belt and Luke Morris taking over the reins, he gets a token vote in something of a lottery. How's Lucy was second at Chelmsford on her penultimate start and Fleeting Francesca ran well over 7f here in October. Toolatetodelegate, Noreena and Les Arceaux are handicap debutants to note.
Toolatetodelegate 50-1 (8-7) Took keen hold, tracked leaders, ridden and stayed on same pace from over 1f out, no impression on winner, 3rd of 7, 6 1/4l behind Lualiwa (8-12) at Chelmsford City 7f mdn stks (5) pol in Mar.
Swan Serenade 25-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, went 3rd halfway, ridden inside final 2f, weakened entering final furlong, 10th of 14, 4 3/4l behind Dragon Dream (8-9) at Kempton 7f (6) pol in Sep.
A Bit Of Ginger 16-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 9th of 11, 10 1/2l behind Traveltalk (9-5) at Catterick 6f (6) gs in Oct.
Noreena 66-1 (8-7) In touch, ridden over 2f out, one pace and no impression over 1f out, 5th of 7, 7 1/2l behind Lualiwa (8-12) at Chelmsford City 7f mdn stks (5) pol in Mar.
How's Lucy 3-1fav (9-1) Chased leaders, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 15, 8 1/2l behind Bruny Island (8-9) at Chelmsford City 7f (6) pol in Dec.
Rey Loopy (IRE) 6-1 (9-5) In touch in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 7, 3 3/4l behind African Grey (9-7) at Newcastle 7f hcp (6) pol in Mar.
Fleeting Francesca 8-1 (8-9) In touch, ridden 2f out, faded inside final furlong, 8th of 11, 4 1/4l behind Raj Balaraaj (9-6) at Leicester 7f (6) gd in Oct.
Melo Magic 200-1 (8-6) Awkwardly away and lost 5 lengths, in rear, some headway 2f out, never a factor, 5th of 6, 11 3/4l behind Whosyourhousemate (8-11) at Southwell 1m mdn stks (5) pol in Mar.
Epsom Secret 7-1 (9-0) Held up, effort on outside from 3f out, driven over 1f out, never threatened, 5th of 7, 3 1/4l behind Zamadance (9-7) at Kempton 1m (6) pol in Aug.
Les Arceaux (IRE) 100-1 (9-5) Dwelt and always towards rear, no impression straight, 9th of 11, 24l behind Randall Stevens (9-5) at Roscommon 7f mdn hvy in Jul.
Whatalove 7-1 (8-7) Took keen hold, led early, tracked leaders, ridden and went 2nd over 1f out, kept on, not able to challenge winner, 2nd of 10, 1 1/4l behind Sir Plato (9-4) at Kempton 1m hcp (6) pol in Mar.
Zipedee 33-1 (8-9) Raced wide, towards rear, never a factor, 8th of 9, 8l behind Spin Top (9-0) at Lingfield 5f stks (6) pol in Dec.
