prominent, mistake 4th, ridden approaching 3 out, weakened approaching 2 out
prominent, lost place 3rd, behind when ridden and hampered 3 out, headway approaching last, stayed on flat
led until headed and fell 3 out
held up, headway approaching 7th, left 2nd 3 out, soon ridden and one pace
held up, headway 6th, close 4th when brought down 3 out
chased leaders to 7th, weakened when hampered 3 out
chased leaders, not fluent 4th, ridden after 7th, weakening when hampered 3 out
always behind
always behind
in touch to 7th, soon behind
mid-division, headway after 6th, weakened after next, behind when pulled up before 3 out
towards rear, mistake 7th, ridden and headway approaching 3 out, one pace flat
mid-division, not much room after 6th, headway 7th, soon ridden, weakened 3 out
behind, headway 5th, led 3 out, ridden clear 2 out, eased towards finish
A market move for the reappearing Royal Niece would be of interest but David Wintle's mare may want a faster surface to show her best form and preference in a moderate contest is for Penny's Crown, who is marginally preferred to Saddler's Quest. The last mentioned was not in contention when falling last time but has ground conditions to suit and may appreciate the return to this grade over hurdles. Needwood Spirit has to be respected in this grade but may be a shade high in the weights, while Cascade Lakes has given little cause for optimism so far and is easy to leave out of calculations. The vote then goes to Penny's Crown, who gave some signs of encouragement at Ludlow last time and she could be of interest in such a poor contest.
Royal Niece (IRE) 6-1 (10-6) Tracked leaders, ridden to chase 3 out, one pace when not fluent last, 3rd of 16, 2 1/2l behind The Small Farmer (10-0) at Hereford 3m 2f nov hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd in Mar.
Penny's Crown 40-1 (10-8) Behind, pushed along 5th, stayed on from 2 out, not trouble leaders, 6th of 16, 13l behind Win A Rose (11-0) at Ludlow 3m hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd.
Bosworth Gypsy (IRE) 20-1 (10-0) Led, mistake and headed 7th, ridden 3 out, weakened approaching 2 out, 6th of 10, 32l behind La Marette (10-3) at Uttoxeter 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) hvy.
Brandy House (IRE) 15-2 (11-0) Towards rear, ridden and some headway approaching 2 out, one pace, 6th of 13, 9l behind Executive Paddy (11-9) at Taunton 2m 1f sll hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gd.
Beauchamp Twist 66-1 (10-10) Always in the rear, 10th of 15, 29l behind Little Venus (10-10) at Towcester 2m mrs nov hdl (4) gs in Oct.
Saddler's Quest 33-1 (10-2) Towards rear when fell at the 11th in race won by Apple Joe (9-11) at Towcester 3m hcp chs 0-100 (4) sft, 13 ran.
Miss Rideamight 20-1 (10-11) Always towards rear, 10th of 15, well behind Jug Of Punch (10-13) at Ludlow 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-90 (F) gd in Nov '05.
Needwood Spirit 14-1 (10-2) Chased leaders, led approaching 3rd, headed 3 out, soon lost place, 5th of 6, 16l behind Radar (11-2) at Carlisle 2m 1f cnd hcp hdl 0-110 (4) sft.
Son of Sophie 50-1 (10-5) In touch and ran in snatches, ridden after 5th, weakened after 6th, tailed off when pulled up at the last in race won by Winds Supreme (10-13) at Uttoxeter 2m sll hcp hdl 0-95 (5) hvy, 9 ran.
Square Dealer 25-1 (10-12) Held up mid-division, weakened approaching 7th, 8th of 10, well behind Assumetheposition (11-5) at Sedgefield 2m 4f sll hdl (5) gd.
Cascade Lakes 20-1 (10-3) Mid-division, hampered 1st, ridden and weakened 2 out, 9th of 11, 40l behind Spinning Coin (10-10) at Exeter 2m 1f mrs nov hdl (4) gf.
Villa Mara (IRE) 100-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, slow jump 1st, lost place 3rd, soon no danger, 11th of 12, well behind Zonic Boom (10-11) at Ludlow 2m 5f mdn hdl (4) gd.
Redneck Girl (IRE) 66-1 (10-2) Held up, lost touch 6th, tailed off, 11th of 12, well behind High Hope (11-0) at Fontwell 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) gs in Apr.
Paynestown Lad (IRE) 66-1 (10-0) In touch, chased leader 4th, led after next, headed after 7th, faded 3 out, 4th of 9, 14l behind Executive Paddy (11-2) at Fakenham 2m 4f sll hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd.
