disputed lead with sole rival until went on 3rd, mistake 7th, drew 3 lengths clear on bit when hit 2 out, always well in command, unextended
not fluent virtually throghout, disputed lead with sole rival to 3rd, effort after 3 out, ridden and outpaced before next, kept on, always held by easy winner
MISS TENACIOUS hasn't done a great deal wrong since returning to action in December. Fast ground holds no fears for Ron Hodges' mare and she should be good enough to concede weight to her three rivals. Hill Forts Gloria appears to have gone backwards since finishing third at Fontwell in November while Wilde Ruby hasn't shown much ability over hurdles. Shantou Breeze wasn't disgraced at big odds at Lingfield last time, however, so could be the one for forecast-backers.
Miss Tenacious 14-1 (11-12) Tracked leader, mistake 4 out, soon outpaced, weakened before last, 4th of 11, 14l behind Katchmore (11-8) at Taunton 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-120 (4) gf in Mar.
Shantou Breeze (IRE) 125-1 (10-6) Chased leader, led 3 out, ridden and headed before next, weakened after 2 out, 5th of 17, 22l behind Netherby (10-11) at Lingfield 2m NH mdn hdl (5) gs in Feb.
Hill Forts Gloria (IRE) 12-1 (10-11) Held up towards rear, ridden before 6th, plugged on from 3 out, never on terms, 4th of 10, 43l behind Zouti (10-13) at Towcester 2m 3f cnd hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gs in Mar.
Wilde Ruby (IRE) 18-1 (10-10) Held up towards rear, headway 5th, ridden and weakened before 4 out, tailed off, 5th of 10, 36l behind Definite Memories (11-3) at Towcester 2m 5f nov hdl (4) gs in Mar.
