tracked leaders, 2nd before 5th, hampered on inside and lost place after 7th, rallied 4 out, 2nd again 3 out, led well before 2 out, driven between last two, headed when mistake last, no extra and dropped to 3rd run-in
held up towards rear, strugging in last pair when hit 3 out, never on terms, tailed off
chased leaders, pushed along and outpaced after 3 out, ridden and rallied into 4th and hung right betwen last two
held up towards rear, headway after 7th, pushed along in 6th well before 2 out, soon driven and one pace, modest 5th between last two
took keen hold, chased leader until led 2nd, headed well before 2 out, chased leader, pushed along before next, lost 2nd 2 out, chased leading pair until ridden between last two, weakening when mistake last
held up, smooth headway after 3 out, 2nd travelling well 2 out, led last, soon drew clear, easily
held up in last pair, headway after 7th, weakening when mistake 2 out
chased leaders on outside, 2nd before 4 out until 3 out, chased leaders, weakened before 2 out
took keen hold, led until 2nd chased leader until before 5th, chased leaders, ridden after 2 out, went 2nd again run-in, no chance with easy winner
mid-division on inside, behind from 5th, tailed off
Gaye Memories could prove a live contender for the Skeltons off the bottom perch if she's over whatever contributed to a severely below par effort when last seen but we'll move to the head of the handicap for the selection and go with WOODLAND WALK. She's unlucky not to have posted more than a single success in what been a most consistent career to date and her excellent third behind Polly Peachum at Wincanton this month came in what rates a better race than the one she contests here. Hopefully her consistency will be rewarded. Spartan Angel is a fascinating runner on just her fifth start. Unbeaten in two bumpers, she was only fourth in an ordinary Worcester maiden hurdle on her debut over timber, before putting things right next time returned to the same venue. She could be anything but hails from leading connections and looks dangerous. Hi Note, Dark Spirit and Magic Money are also worthy of consideration.
Woodland Walk 16-1 (10-0) Led, ridden before 2 out, headed last, one pace flat, 3rd of 11, 4 1/2l behind Polly Peachum (11-12) at Wincanton 2m 6f mrs hcp hdl (2) gs.
Hi Note 4-1 (11-9) Prominent, ridden after 5th, chased winner before 2 out, no impression, stayed on same pace, 2nd of 6, 5l behind Favorite Girl (10-9) at Huntingdon 2m (4) sft.
Spartan Angel (IRE) 8-13fav (11-0) Led until 3rd, led after 4th, jumped right 7th, not fluent 3 out, hung right after last, clear towards finish, comfortably, won at Worcester 2m 4f mdn hdl (5) gd in Jun beating Call Me Emma (11-0) by 6l, 9 ran.
Mini Muck 14-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders, ridden and lost place before 2 out, 10th of 11, 22l behind Polly Peachum (11-12) at Wincanton 2m 6f mrs hcp hdl (2) gs.
Magic Money 9-2 (11-6) Made all, clear 3 out, driven out, won at Uttoxeter 3m mrs hcp hdl 0-120 (4) gs in Oct beating Carolina Wren (11-12) by 2 3/4l, 8 ran.
Dark Spirit (IRE) 20-1 (10-13) Held up in rear, headway approaching 6th, not fluent 3 out, driven flat, led towards finish, headed close home, 2nd of 20, nk behind Unique De Cotte (10-13) at Cheltenham 2m 5f cond hcp hdl 0-125 (3) sft.
Iron Butterfly 7-1 (11-7) Held up towards rear, pushed along after 4 out, well beaten when blundered 3 out, tailed off, 13th of 14, well behind The Road Ahead (10-7) at Aintree 2m 4f mrs hcp hdl 0-120 (4) gd in May.
Bilidn 20-1 (11-7) In rear, well beaten end of back-straight, pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Dream Deal (11-10) at Exeter 2m 7f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs, 12 ran.
Cove 4-1 (10-6) Tracked winner until before 2 out, went 2nd again when edged left and not fluent last, stayed on, unable to challenge, 2nd of 9, 1 1/4l behind Malibu Sun (10-13) at Towcester 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-120 (4) gd.
Gaye Memories 5-1 (10-5) Chased leaders, led 2nd, headed before 4th, led again 8th, headed before 3 out, weakened from 2 out, 7th of 8, 30l behind Dark Spirit (10-4) at Ludlow 3m hcap hdle (3) gd in Oct.
Grape Tree Flame 5-2 (10-1) In rear and in touch, went 3rd before 5th, went 2nd before 2 out, led last, ridden and headed last 100 yards, no extra towards finish, 2nd of 4, 1 1/4l behind Rev It Up (11-1) at Sedgefield 3m 3f hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gs in Oct.
