prominent, ridden and headway after 3 out, led approaching 2 out, clear when hit last, pushed out flat
in touch, headway approaching 3 out, ridden after, stayed on one pace
chased leader, ridden after 3 out, led briefly approaching 2 out, staying on same pace when mistake last
held up, mistake 3rd, lost touch 7th, behind
pulled early in touch, ridden 3 out, blundered 2 out, weakened
held up, ridden 7th, soon weakened, tailed off
chased leader, lost place 4th, ridden 5th, soon weakened, tailed off
led, clear 6th, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, soon weakened
mid-division, outpaced 8th, stayed on from approaching 2 out, went 2nd approaching last, mistake last, no chance with winner
in touch, ridden 8th, weakened next
always towards rear, ridden 6th, pulled up before 2 out
A race where few make appeal from many and ALFLORA DORA is our idea of the winner with Caoba and Rith Bob also on the shortlist. The mare is yet to get her head infront but she has been campaigned in stronger opposition. Her Taunton run was a disappointment but her second to Ravello Bay at Huntingdon is a class above any other form on offer. Caoba has been in good form at Newton Abbot in the past. If she can translate form to a more galloping track, she will be a factor. Rith Bob represents a yard that have been in solid form during the last few months. She has acted on a similar surface in the past. Lady Hillingdon finished second in a handicap hurdle at Navan last month over two miles and appeared to be in need of a longer trip. Chilla Cilla has failed to build upon the initial promise of her bumpers. Palmito is a half-sister to the useful Crescent Island so expect her to leave behind a moderate run on her first racecourse start. Winning Irish pointer, Charlottes Web now has it to prove. The remainder appear to have it to do on official figures.Alflora Dora has strong claims if bringing her A game to the table.
Caoba 8-1 (11-5) In touch, led 3 out, ridden and narrowly headed approaching 2 out, leaned on and every chance approaching last, no extra, 2nd of 11, 1 3/4l behind Present Gesture (10-12) at Newton Abbot 2m 6f mrs nov hdl (4) gf in Mar.
Alflora Dora 11-4 (10-12) Mid-division, headway after 5th, ridden to chase winner when hit 2 out, stayed on same pace, lost 2nd towards finish, 3rd of 13, 7l behind Lavender Track (10-12) at Taunton 2m 3f mrs nov hdl (4) gs in Mar.
Charlottes Webb (IRE) 28-1 (11-4) Held up towards rear, behind from 10th, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Randolph O'Brien (11-5) at Towcester 2m 6f hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd in Oct, 13 ran.
Chilla Cilla 66-1 (11-0) Always towards rear, tailed off, 10th of 14, well behind Cool Friend (10-11) at Exeter 2m 3f mrs nov hdl (4) gd in Mar.
Classical Act 150-1 (11-1) Tracked leader, ridden and lost touch 7th, tailed off 3 out, 6th of 7, well behind Ellen Tilley (11-1) at Wincanton 2m 6f mrs nov hdl (4) hvy in Jan.
Lady Hillingdon 25-1 (10-11) Led early, chased leaders after 1st, 5th halfway, ridden 3 out, 3rd 2 out, 2nd and no impression leader before last, kept on same pace, 2nd of 23, 12l behind Blood Diamond (10-5) at Navan 2m hcp hdl 0-102 sft in Mar.
Meet Me At Dawn 200-1 (10-12) Prominent, jumped left and bumped 1st, lost place 4th, tailed off 7th, 12th of 16, well behind Parlesotho (11-5) at Hereford 2m 4f mrs nov hdl (4) sft in Jan.
Newnham Flyer (IRE) 125-1 (10-7) In rear, mistake 3rd, jumped left and lost touch 6th, tailed off when mistake 3 out, 8th of 13, well behind Silver Spinner (10-7) at Towcester 2m 5f mrs nov hdl (4) sft in Nov.
Palmito (IRE) 15-2 (10-12) Mid-division, headway over 6f out, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 15th of 20, 35l behind Madame Mado (10-12) at Warwick 2m NH flat (5) gs in Nov.
Quoin 200-1 (10-9) Tracked leaders, under pressure 4 out, soon beaten, 10th of 15, well behind Izita Star (11-5) at Chepstow 2m mrs nov hdl (4) gd in Mar.
Rith Bob (IRE) 4-1 (10-10) Held up, headway and challenged 8th, led 3 out, ridden and headed 2 out, hit last, no extra flat, 2nd of 7, 3 1/2l behind Ellen Tilley (11-3) at Wincanton 2m 6f nov hdl (4) sft in Mar.
Sally Army 100-1 (10-7) Led, headed approaching 2nd, weakened 5th, jumped left 3 out, 4th of 10, 35l behind Master Wells (10-11) at Exeter 2m 1f nov sell hdl (5) gd in Mar.
Hardly Humble 100-1 (9-7) Keen and in rear when unseated rider 1st, in a race won by Proper (11-7) at Wincanton 2m nh nov hdl (4) gd in Mar, 10 ran.
Ecureuille Rouge 100-1 (10-8) Keen early, behind from 5th, tailed off, last of 5, well behind Dunkelly Castle (10-12) at Exeter 2m 7f nh nov hdl (4) gf.
