held up in rear, weakened from 5th
chased leader, led 6th, 11 lengths clear when hit last, eased towards finish
held up, weakened from 5th
one pace from 3 out
chased leaders, kept on from 2 out
chased leaders, weakened from 3 out
led to 6th, weakened from 2 out
held up, effort 6th, no impression
chased leaders, ridden approaching 2 out, stayed on from last, to take 2nd close home, no chance with winner
held up, headway 5th, chased winner approaching 2 out, hit last, no extra towards finish
mid-division, lost place 3 out
held up, weakened approaching 6th, tailed off from 2 out
held up mid-division, headway approaching 5th, weakened approaching 2 out
Nonrunner
Zacharova is taken to oblige at the principal expense of Hegrid and Speed Venture. Venetia Williams' inmate was punted off the boards at Uttoxeter on his most recent start and duly delivered. Connections attempt to defeat the handicapper by racing under a penalty. Hegrid is due to go up 1lb in the future weights and has to be respected from the Tony Martin stable. He won despite a massive drift in the market at Sligo and cannot be ruled out from landing a treble. Speed Venture might have wanted it a little softer but a true ran race will suit and he looks sure to give his followers a run for their money. Bonchester Bridge is something of a standing dish in races against her own sex and might find this tougher. The Hairy Lemon is high enough in the weights but is at least capable of running well when fresh. Flake is sure to be up there in the van early whilst Marrel will be assisted greatly if the rain stays away. Chef de Cour is watched in the market following a sizeable absence. Zacharova gets in off a basement BHB figure and can make full use of receiving weight all around.
Marrel 8-1 (11-10) Chased leader until led 4th, headed 3 out, weakened flat, 4th of 6, 17l behind Pocket Too (9-11) at Worcester 2m hcp hdl 0-125 (3) sft.
Norma Hill 7-1 (11-7) Led from 3rd, headed after 4 out, weakened 3 out, 6th of 7, 31l behind River Alder (11-7) at Ayr 2m mrs hcp hdl (2) gf in Apr.
The Hairy Lemon 11-2 (11-12) Chased leader, ridden approaching 3 out, went moderate 3rd 2 out, weakened flat, 4th of 7, 20l behind Never So Blue (10-8) at Plumpton 2m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) hvy in Feb.
Bonchester Bridge 7-1 (11-0) In touch, led 3 out to before next, soon beaten, 7th of 13, 30l behind Sharp Reply (11-7) at Perth 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) sft in Apr.
Flake 5-1 (11-0) Prominent, led 3rd, headed 4 out, weakened 2 out, 4th of 6, 8l behind Spinaround (10-6) at Southwell 2m 1f hcp chs 0-125 (3) gf.
Hegrid (IRE) 5-2fav (10-12) won at Sligo 2m hcp hdl 0-109 gf beating Grand Bay (11-1) by 4 1/2l, 13 ran.
Speed Venture 5-2fav (10-0) Held up, pushed along approaching 7th, headway next, went 2nd approaching 2 out, no chance with winner, 2nd of 7, 16l behind Livingonaknifedge (10-13) at Bangor 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-130 (3) sft in Mar.
Zacharova (IRE) 7-2fav (11-2) Mid-division, headway and in touch 4 out, joined leader going well next, led 2 out, soon clear, comfortably, won at Uttoxeter 2m hcp hdl 0-95 (5) sft beating Etendard Indien (11-5) by 5l, 9 ran.
