always prominent, went 2nd 7f out, led well over 1f out, ridden clear inside final furlong, eased near finish
held up in rear, driven 3f out, no response
always prominent, took keen hold, ridden and edged right 1f out, kept on to take 2nd inside final furlong, no impression on winner
led, ridden and headed well over 1f out, no extra and lost 2nd inside final furlong
held up, took keen hold, ridden over 2f out, effort and edged right 1f out, edged left and no impression inside final furlong
prominent, pushed along over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
in touch, ridden and edged left over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong to take 3rd near finish
held up in rear, driven over 3f out, struggling after
mid-division, ridden 3f out, never troubled leaders
Nonrunner
Spitfire Jane gets the confident vote in this claimer with Bridge of Fermoy and Hit The Roof rating the main dangers. The selection is well in on her bets form was a fair second behind Novestorm last time out and with improvement likely in first time cheek-pieces she looks the one to be on. Bridge of Fermoy rates the main danger as he won in similar grade when beating Montefiore last time but this looks tougher and the draw could have been kinder. Hit The Roof is another that could go well on his best form but that has come over a shorter trip and he looks opposable on that basis. Tapas Lad is game and consistent and is sure to run his race but he is another that does not like to put his head in front and with this in mind for the winner we return to Spitfire Jane who looks to have everything going for her today.
Bridge of Fermoy (IRE) 11-4jt-fav (9-5) Mid-division, chased leader 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, clear final furlong, ridden out, won at Kempton 1m 3yo clm (6) pol in Feb beating Montefiore (9-1) by 2l, 9 ran.
Hit The Roof 33-1 (8-12) Behind final 3f, last of 8, 11l behind Upper Class (9-2) at W'hampton 7f 3yo hcp (4) pol in Feb.
Ledgerwood 7-1 (9-4) Tracked leader, ridden and weakened over 1f out, last of 6, 5l behind Bury Treasure (9-0) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Agglestone Rock 40-1 (8-2) Held up mid-division, ridden 2f out, no impression over 1f out, 5th of 10, 13l behind Underworld (8-9) at Lingfield 7f mdn stk (5) pol in Feb.
Tapas Lad (IRE) 7-2 (8-7) Towards rear, headway 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 10, 1 1/2l behind Coral Shores (8-6) at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo clm (6) pol in Feb.
Admiral Troy 50-1 (8-10) Slowly into stride, pushed along, always behind, 7th of 8, 21l behind Dream Desert (9-3) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo mdn aut (5) pol in Feb.
Emshabb 28-1 (8-12) Always in rear, 12th of 13, 11l behind Trimaran (8-12) at Kempton 1m 3yo mdn (5) pol in Feb.
Beneath The Trees (USA) 16-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, in rear, ridden well over 2f out, no impression on leaders over 1f out, not run on, 5th of 9, 8l behind Bridge of Fermoy (9-5) at Kempton 1m 3yo clm (6) pol in Feb.
Spitfire Jane (IRE) 6-5fav (8-6) Prominent, ridden to challenge over 2f out, edged left over 1f out, not quicken, 2nd of 8, 1/2l behind Novestar (8-7) at Southwell 1m 3yo sll (6) fbs in Feb.
Landikhaya (IRE) 14-1 (9-2) Dwelt, in rear, ridden over 3f out, never dangerous, last of 9, 7l behind Traphalgar (9-5) at Lingfield 1m 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Nov.
