always behind, tailed off when pulled up and dismounted 6f out
behind, staying on when ran very wide bend 3f out, kept on steadily final furlong
in touch to halfway, weakened rapidly
prominent and chasing group, closed to chase leading pair over 4f out, one pace final 2f
raced keenly, led and went clear 8f out, hard ridden and headed 2f out, soon outpaced
in touch, slow from 4f out, led 2f out, driven clear
always behind, driven along 7f out, soon weakened, virtually pulled up final 3f
mid-division and well off the pace, headway under pressure 4f out, stayed on to take 2nd 1f out, no chance with winner
mostly tracked leader, under pressure over 3f out, soon weakened
Nicky Henderson's runners in bumpers are always worth a second look but Floral Dream was well held on his Warwick debut and a chance is taken with the newcomer Molly's Spirit, with Maarees rated the best of the remainder. The selection hails from the stable of Paul Webber that has done particularly well with his runners in bumpers this term and this daughter of Anshan looks a likely type on pedigree. Men Of Destiny looks to be the pick of Brendan Powell's two runners but needs to improve on previous form and of more interest may be Benny, who showed promise on his debut but disappointed last time. Hereford winner Dreams Jewel struggled under his penalty in a better race than this at Cheltenham when last seen in November and has to be respected along with Victree, who is probably better than he showed first time out. Paul Webber does well with his bumper horses though and it will come as no surprise to see Molly's Spirit make a winning debut.
