tracked leaders, headway to lead 1f out, ridden clear inside final furlong
disputed lead, ridden and headed over 2f out, kept on one pace, lost 3rd towards finish
in rear, hanging right over 2f out, no impression on leaders, kept on inside final furlong, took 3rd towards finish
in touch, ridden 2f out, no headway and weakened final furlong
towards rear, ridden and outpaced final 2f, never dangerous
disputed lead, ridden to lead 2f out, headed 1f out, stayed on same pace
Withdrawn
There's not a great deal to choose between Talamahana, Run From Nun and Seductive Witch so we'll side with Note Perfect who could be on the up. Mick Easterby's filly is unproven on this surface having had three runs on turf and two at Southwell but she responded well to the fitting of blinkers to run out a game winner last time. She's only gone up by 2lbs for that hardfought success so has every chance of being involved in the finish once more if the blinkers prove as effective second time around. Whitcombe Flyer didn't appear too keen last time but still finished in front of Ballyhealy Lady who may improve for the run. Regal Veil has saved her best for this track in her short career and is another who merits serious consideration in this trappy handicap but Note Perfect gets our vote.
Talamahana 3-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace from over 1f out, 3rd of 5, 2l behind dhtrs Seductive Witch (8-6) & Wynberg (9-5) at Lingfield 6f 3yo hcp (6) pol.
Note Perfect 4-1 (8-7) With leader, led well over 2f out, soon driven, edged left inside final furlong, all out, won at Southwell 6f 3yo hcp (6) fbs beating Montiboli (9-4) by a shd, 8 ran.
Whitcombe Flyer (USA) 13-2 (8-9) Held up in touch, pushed along halfway, not clear run over 2f out until 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 5th of 8, 3l behind Seductive Witch (8-11) at W'hampton 6f 3yo hcp (6) std.
Run From Nun 10-3 (8-9) Always prominent, ridden well over 1f out, kept on same pace until no extra towards finish, 4th of 8, 4l behind Talamahana (8-9) at W'hampton 7f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Ballyhealy Lady 16-1 (8-6) Bumped start, took keen hold behind, no impression over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never nearer, 5th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Wynberg (8-8) at Kempton 5f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Regal Veil 16-1 (8-6) Led, headed 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 6, 2l behind Wynberg (8-13) at Kempton 6f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Culzean Bay 33-1 (8-8) Slowly into stride and bumped, mid-division on outside, brief effort 3f out, 11th of 13, 13l behind Loose Caboose (9-4) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Nov.
Seductive Witch 15-2 (8-11) Made all, ridden over 1f out, edged slightly left inside final furlong, ran on, won at W'hampton 6f 3yo hcp (6) std beating Rich James (8-7) by 1 1/2l, 8 ran.
