in touch, chased winner approaching 2 out, soon ridden, no chance with winner
held up in last, mistake 3 out, soon ridden, no response
keen early, led briefly 3rd, remained in touch, ridden and weakening when pecked 2 out
in touch, jumped right 5th, ridden after 3 out, weakened approaching 2 out
made most to 2nd, with leader, led again before 7th, drew clear from 2 out, easily
held up, reminder after 7th, ridden 8th, weakened 3 out, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
with leader, led 2nd, headed before 7th, pressed winner, ridden after 3 out, one pace from 2 out
OWLESBURY DREAM should strip fitter for her recent run at Fontwell and gets the nod here ahead of Romping Home and Brousse En Feux. Twelve pounds splits the field and it is Brendan Powell's mare that looks the most interesting. She was made favourite for her recent reappearance at Fontwell and ran well for a long way before getting tired late on. She is sure to have come on for the run and effective on any ground, she should give backers a good run for their money. Tootsie Too impressed last time when gaining her first win and whilst that was an egg and spoon race, with confidence boosted she could surprise a few. Romping Home represents the stable who won this last year and is of interest if resuming in the same mood as when she won at Aintree, Brousse En Feux appreciated the step up in trip last time, whilst Lombardy Lady has shown nothing in her four starts but market support would be interesting. Pentasilea is consistent but yet to prove that she stays this trip, whilst Iron Maid is not the most consistent but is at her best on quick ground so will need the sun to shine. A competitive affair, with Owlesbury Dream taken to oblige.
Romping Home (IRE) 9-1 (11-12) Held up, headway after 8th, switched right approaching 3 out, jumped left and led 2 out, driven out, won at Aintree 2m 4f mrs hcp hdl (4) gd in May beating Banoo (11-2) by 1 1/2l, 18 ran.
Brousse En Feux (FR) 7-2 (11-12) Held up, headway approaching 2 out, soon ridden, led last, stayed on well, won at Market Rasen 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in Aug beating Art Gallery (9-10) by 2l, 8 ran.
Iron Maid 11-2 (11-6) Held up in rear, under pressure 7th, well behind next, tailed off, 8th of 11, well behind Oumeyade (10-10) at Ludlow 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gd in Apr.
Pentasilea 15-2 (11-5) Tracked leaders, ridden after 3 out, beaten and mistake 2 out, 3rd of 9, 25l behind Dansimar (10-10) at Fontwell 2m 2f mrs nov hdl (4) sft in Mar.
Owlesbury Dream (IRE) 2-1fav (11-9) In touch, ridden 3 out, chased leaders 2 out, weakened flat, 4th of 11, 13l behind Vintage Fabric (10-10) at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gf in Aug.
Lombardy Lady (IRE) 5-1 (10-10) Always rear, 6th of 11, well behind Finisk Rose (10-11) at Kilbeggan 2m mrs mdn hdl sft in Aug.
Tootsie Too 16-1 (10-12) Prominent, led approaching 3 out, ridden clear from last, readily, won at Fontwell 2m 4f cnd nov hcp hdl (5) gf in Sept beating Lady Malousa (10-9) by 28l, 14 ran.
