held up towards rear, ridden 3f out, beaten 2f out
led, ridden and headed 4f out, weakened 2f out
always prominent, led 4f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, one pace
in rear, headway 3f out, ran green over 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, stayed on
mid-division, ridden and effort 2f out, no progress soon after
raced keenly in rear, ridden and weakened over 2f out
mid-division, outpaced and lost place 4f out, stayed on from over 1f out, finished well
chased leaders, weakened 2f out
A tough race for punters in the absence of form and Storm Haven is put forward as a tentative selection ahead of Nakoma and Rosie All Over. The selection appeared to appreciate fast ground on her latest start and with stable conditional, Matty Roe able to take 10lbs off, she has plenty to recommend on this occasion. Nakoma managed to finish second at Ludlow despite pulling furiously in the early stages. With a flat bred pedigree, she should find few issues with the going. Rosie All Over faced a hopeless task against Turbo Linn at Aintree but takes in a more realistic assignment here. Takotna has had two runs on the soft and would be a danger if transferring her form with Den Of Iniquity to this surface. The Wicked Witch was quietly backed ahead of her first run and is potentially open to improvement. Blejan Eyhre is watched in the market for any signs of confidence. Storm Haven appears the best of these on paper but the market is likely to prove the best guide.
Blejan Eyhre Silver Patriarch mare, half-sister to several winners over jumps and in bumpers.
Echo Sound 12-1 (10-0) Held up in touch, ridden 6f out, weakened over 4f out, tailed off, 13th of 15, 42l behind Laertes Cause (10-7) at Hereford 1m 5f nhf (6) gf in Jun.
Nakoma (IRE) 8-1 (10-6) Held up, headway 9f out, chased leader 4f out, weakened 2f out, 2nd of 8, 11l behind Val du Ciron (10-11) at Ludlow 2m nhf (5) gd in Mar.
Takotna (IRE) 33-1 (10-3) Held up in rear, never dangerous, 13th of 21, 33l behind Diamond Harry (10-9) at Newbury 2m nhf (2) sft in Mar.
Tiger Moss Classic Cliche mare out of 1m4f-2m and hurdles winner Mighty Phantom.
Storm Haven 11-2 (10-0) In touch, joined leader 5f out, ridden and led 2f out, headed final 75 yards, 2nd of 11, 4l behind Overthrow (10-3) at Fakenham 2m mdn nhf (5) gd.
The Wicked Witch 6-1 (10-5) Towards rear, headway 7f out, challenged for 3rd over 3f out, one pace final 2f, 4th of 9, 12l behind Blackthorn Boy (11-4) at Fontwell 1m 6f nhf (6) gf.
Rosie All Over 100-1 (10-7) Held up in touch, weakened over 4f out, 13th of 20, well behind Turbo Linn (11-4) at Aintree 2m 1f mrs lst nhf (1) gd.
