held up mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no headway, weakened final furlong
chased leaders to 2f out, weakened final furlong
behind, came wide over 1f out, late headway final furlong, no trouble leaders
started slowly, held up in rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, closed on winner near finish and took 2nd close home
pressed leader to over 2f out, ridden and weakened quickly over 1f out
led, ridden and headed just over 1f out, rallied well inside final furlong to lead again near finish
chased leaders, led narrowly just over 1f out, kept on until headed well inside final furlong and lost 2nd near finish
very keen for 2f, soon behind, never a factor final 2f
raced wide in touch, effort well over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
slowly into stride, soon prominent on inner, chased leaders 2f out, not quicken, weakened final furlong
The three for the shortlist are Time Share, Lady Hopeful and Montzando and the vote is given to Time Share. The selection was only narrowly beaten by Ducal Regency Red at Kempton last time and this consistent filly deserves to get her head in front again. Her only career win came here and her shrewd yard look to have found a good opportunity for her to resume winning ways. Montzando finished behind our selection last time and there is no reason to suggest that he can turn the tables tonight, although he has got the plum draw which will aid his case. Blushing Russian is a course and distance winner who would have claims on the pick of his form, but he has been a little disappointing of late and we will stick with Time Share to get a deserved success.
Blushing Russian (IRE) 11-2 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden over 1f out, no impression, 8th of 11, 8l behind Mr Loire (9-0) at W'hampton 5f Stks (41-45) (7) pol in Jan.
Highland Song (IRE) 13-2 (9-0) Chased leaders, no headway final 2f, 5th of 6, 4l behind Rann Na Cille (8-9) at W'hampton 5f sll (6) pol in Feb.
Jabraan (USA) 100-1 (7-12) Soon outpaced, 8th of 10, 11l behind Decider (8-10) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-60 (6) std.
Lady Hopeful (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Started slowly, held up 4th, closed on leaders over 1f out, not clear run inside final furlong, short of room on rail, eased towards finish, 4th of 5, 1 1/2l behind Ducal Regancy Red (8-9) at Kempton 5f Stks (41-45) (7) pol in Feb.
Maromito (IRE) 25-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened and eased near finish, 6th of 10, 7l behind Sherjawy (8-12) at Southwell 5f sll (6) fbs in Feb.
Montzando 7-1 (9-0) Chased leaders to 2f out, outpaced, kept on again inside final furlong, last of 5, 2 1/2l behind Ducal Regancy Red (8-9) at Kempton 5f Stks (41-45) (7) pol in Feb.
Pauvic (IRE) 6-1 (8-5) Prominent, driven halfway, stayed on same pace final 2f, 5th of 8, 5l behind Avontuur (8-9) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-50 (6) pol in Jan.
Princess Charlmane (IRE) 40-1 (8-8) Pulled hard, chased leaders, ridden and weakened 2f out, tailed off, 10th of 11, 20l behind The Geester (8-11) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-50 (6) fbs.
Time Share (IRE) 4-1 (9-0) Took keen hold, held up, headway over 1f out, ran on final 100 yards to take 2nd near finish, gaining on winner final strides, 2nd of 5, shd behind Ducal Regancy Red (8-9) at Kempton 5f Stks (41-45) (7) pol in Feb.
Vlasta Weiner 40-1 (8-2) Steadied start, held up, headway over 2f out, no impression, 6th of 8, 9l behind Sherjawy (8-6) at Kempton 6f app hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Meathop (IRE) 33-1 (8-7) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 10th of 11, 11l behind Guadaloup (8-8) at W'hampton 7f hcp (6) pol in Feb.
