chased leaders, ridden along halfway, soon beaten
outpaced towards rear, soon chased along, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
chased leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra closing stages
chased leaders, effort ovre 2f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
towards rear and soon chased along, never dangerous
in touch, pushed along 2f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, driven and kept on gamely
led, ridden halfway, headed over 1f out, soon weakened
dwelt and behind, soon ridden along, never dangerous
reared at start unseating rider and took no part
prominent, driven over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
prominent, soon chased along, headway over 1f out, driven and kept on final furlong
chased leaders, effort halfway, soon outpaced and behind
Bold Rose and Imaginary Diva have won over course and distance before but it is with MAY MARTIN we side in this five furlong handicap. The selection is very much unexposed and Rae Guest's filly promises to start off in handicap company on a very workable mark. Bold Rose has placed a few times over at this track and continues to slip down the weights. The three-year-old seems to perform best over five furlongs and should be the major threat to our selection. Imaginary Diva is another filly who has posted a good effort at the course. The filly isn't very big but she is a consistent sort who turned in an improved effort down in trip on her fibresand debut, and she should continue to give a good account. Jubilee Juggins was beaten favourite last time out but the colt hasn't raced since November so he may be forgiven for needing the run. Not too many appear to hold big chances here, so for the winner we look to May Martin.
Imaginary Diva 7-2 (9-5) Always in rear, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, never dangerous, last of 7, 8l behind Barnezet (9-1) at Lingfield 5f 3yo hcp (5) pol in Jan.
Jubilee Juggins (IRE) 9-2fav (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakening when slightly hampered over 1f out, 9th of 11, 10l behind Deckchair (8-2) at W'hampton 6f 2yo clm (5) pol in Nov.
Forever's Girl 10-3 (9-3) Unruly start, rider unable to pull hood off and lost 10 lengths, behind, driven and headway over 1f out, stayed on under strong pressure final furlong, 3rd of 9, 2l behind Bold Rose (9-0) at Southwell 5f 3yo hcp (6) fbs in Feb.
Just The Lady 14-1 (9-1) Raced keenly, tracked leaders on outer, ridden over 2f out, soon lost place and weakened, 7th of 8, 8l behind Song of Praise (9-2) at Kempton 6f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Bold Rose 9-4fav (9-0) Held up, headway under pressure from over 1f out, led 1f out, ridden out, won at Southwell 5f 3yo hcp (6) fbs in Feb beating Fasliyanne (8-3) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Taurus Twins 25-1 (9-3) In touch, ridden along over 2f out, driven over 1f out, led briefly inside final furlong, headed and kept on same pace, 2nd of 8, 3/4l behind May Martin (8-12) at Southwell 5f 3yo mdn (5) fbs in Feb.
Chimbonda 14-1 (8-8) Led, ridden 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, headed near finish, 2nd of 11, 1l behind Deckchair (9-0) at W'hampton 6f 3yo sll (6) pol.
May Martin 12-1 (8-12) Outpaced, soon ridden along, headway over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, kept on gamely, won at Southwell 5f 3yo mdn (5) fbs in Feb beating Taurus Twins (9-3) by 3/4l, 8 ran.
Celtic Rebel (IRE) 5-1 (8-12) Settled in rear, headway to chase leaders over 1f out, kept on, no extra final 100 yards, 4th of 8, 2l behind Song of Praise (9-2) at Kempton 6f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Fashion Icon (USA) 15-2 (8-3) Took keen hold, chased leader over 4f out until well over 2f out, ran on again inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Deckchair (9-0) at W'hampton 6f 3yo sll (6) pol.
First Blade 66-1 (9-3) Prominent, ridden along over 2f, hung left when weakening over 1f, 5th of 7, 15l behind Confucius Captain (9-3) at Southwell 7f 2yo mdn auc (6) fbs in Dec.
Yes She Can Can 33-1 (7-12) Went right start, soon chasing leaders, weakened over 2f out, 4th of 5, 11l behind Just The Lady (8-7) at Kempton 5f 3yo clm (6) pol in Jan.
