in touch, chased leader 3 out, weakened after last
in touch, weakened approaching 5th
always behind, weakened from 5th
held up, chased leaders after 3rd, weakened 5th, pulled up before 2 out
close up, weakened after 3 out
tracked leaders and keen, led approaching 4th, 6l clear when fell last
held up, ridden and headway approaching 2 out, weakened flat
led until approaching 4th, weakened approaching 2 out
chased leaders, weakened approaching 2 out
tracked leaders, ridden after 3 out, soon weakened
towards rear, chased leaders 3 out, weakened next
held up, chased leaders 3 out, left in lead last, soon headed, one pace
held up, headway from 5th, ridden after 3 out, led soon after last, ran on well
held up in rear, weakened from 5th, pulled up before 2 out
held up, headway from 3 out, one pace from next
A poor seller gets proceedings underway but something has to win and the principals look to be Blushing Hilary, Dennick and Ardesia and the narrow vote is given to Blushing Hillary. The selection was a fair eighth behind My Arch in a better race last time out, is dropping in grade here and with the fitting of first time blinkers likely to have a positive effect she looks the one to be on. Dennick rates the main danger on his best form and he goes well fresh so he should be watched in the market but consistency is not his strong point Ardesia is another that could go well as he is well weighted with some of these compared to what he would be in a handicap. Santera is game and consistent and is sure to run her race but she has had plenty of chances in similar races without winning and again looks vulnerable and with this in mind for the winner we return to Blushing Hillary.
Ardesia (IRE) 28-1 (10-5) Chased leaders until weakened after 7th, tailed off, 10th of 13, well behind Special Day (10-6) at Newbury 2m 3f 4yo nov hcp hdl (3) sft in Mar.
Tirol Livit (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Held up, pushed along 5th, never dangerous, 10th of 15, well behind Theatre Belle (10-6) at Catterick 2m 3f cnd sll hdl (5) sft in Feb.
Beacon Rambler 50-1 (10-11) Held up, always behind, 7th of 10, well behind Lodgician (10-11) at Sedgefield 2m 1f nov hdl (4) gf in Sept '06.
Dennick 20-1 (11-3) Held up, raced keenly, in rear when fell 3 out in race won by Pacco (10-11) at Towcester 2m hcp hdl 0-105 (4) sft in Mar, 12 ran.
Gavanello 50-1 (9-11) Led to 4th, tracked leader, led again before 6th, headed 3 out, soon weakened, 11th of 12, 37l behind Charles Street (9-7) at Market Rasen 2m 6f nov hcp hdl (4) gd in Mar.
Ilviz (FR) 40-1 (11-3) In touch, ridden to chase leaders approaching 3 out, weakened 2 out, 6th of 16, 32l behind Prime Contender (11-11) at Doncaster 2m clm hdl (5) gd in Feb.
Moving Story 100-1 (11-0) Mid-division, ridden and weakened approaching 3 out, 13th of 16, well behind Cash Man (11-2) at Kelso 2m nov hdl (4) hvy.
Princess of Aeneas (IRE) 7-1 (11-0) Took keen hold in mid-division, mistake 6th, no chance when fell 2 out in race won by Forzacurity (10-4) at Uttoxeter 2m hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd in Jun, 15 ran.
Quick Judgement (IRE) 18-1 (10-2) Mid-division, hampered 3rd, hit 4 out, headway approaching 2 out, stayed on well run-in, 3rd of 16, 6l behind Slo Mo Shun (10-3) at Towcester 2m sll hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd.
Rhine Rewler 9-1 (10-11) In rear, reminders 4th, soon struggling, tailed off when pulled up 4 out in race won by Colditz (10-8) at Sedgefield 2m 4f sll hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gs, 10 ran.
Strong Approach (IRE) 11-1 (9-11) Always behind, 8th of 12, 21l behind Southburgh (11-5) at Market Rasen 2m 1f ldy hcp hdl (5) gd.
Safe Investment (USA) 25-1 (10-11) Behind, some headway 2 out, never on terms, 5th of 13, 12l behind Purr (9-8) at Fakenham 2m sll hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gd in Mar.
Blushing Hilary (IRE) 16-1 (11-7) Held up, effort 4 out, ridden and weakened next, 8th of 10, 23l behind My Arch (11-5) at Newcastle 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in Mar.
Miss Portside 200-1 (10-4) Always towards rear, jumped badly right 1st, tailed off when pulled up in race won by Hue (10-11) at Wetherby 2m mdn hdl (5) gf in Oct, 18 ran.
Santera (IRE) 5-1 (10-12) Held up, headway to chase leader after 3 out until next, ridden and one pace approaching last, 3rd of 10, 18l behind Colditz (10-8) at Sedgefield 2m 4f sll hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gs.
