tracked leaders, led after 3 out, not fluent and headed last, weakened and lost 2nd towards finish
held up in rear, effort approaching 2 out, never dangerous
held up behind, reminder after 7th, soon weakened, tailed off
held up towards rear, not fluent 3 out, headway next, kept on from last
held up mid-division, hit 3 out, not much room on inner before 2 out, soon headway, stayed on to take 2nd towards finish
held up mid-division, pushed along 4 out, headway 3 out, ridden to lead last, kept on well
tracked leader, weakened from 8th
held up towards rear, steady headway from 6th, chased leaders 5th, weakened approaching last
led and keen, soon clear until 7th, headed after 3 out, quickly weakened, pulled up before 2 out
Tim Vaughan seems to have found a good opportunity for OUR GUARDIAN ANGEL to get off the mark while Martha Elizabeth and Niamh's Way have come across from Ireland so it's fair to assume that connections think they have a good chance at paying for the trip with a good showing. The selection has been knocking on the door for sometime and a similar performance to that of her latest at Cartmel would be more than enough in this company as she is a useful benchmark. Martha Elizabeth looks the first string, based on jockey bookings, of the Liam Lennon pair and although with a bit to find on these terms but she did score at Southwell earlier in the year and this is a long way to come for a minor race like this. That last statement applies to Niamh's Way and based on her win at Perth two starts back is given a squeak while A Nun With A Gun is consistent and should figure if fit. The Irish pair are worth watching in the market but Our Guardian Angel sets the standard and should get off the mark.
Martha Elizabeth (IRE) 25-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders in 3rd, driven along and dropped to rear approaching 3 out, soon weakened, last of 5, 37l behind Final Day (11-12) at Downpatrick 2m 2f hdl gd.
Niamh's Way (IRE) 12-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders in 3rd, ridden and weakened after 3 out, 11th of 13, 29l behind Prosperity Square (10-8) at Sligo 2m 4f Conditional Handicap Hurdle (8Evens09) (4yo+) gd.
Fenella Mere 150-1 (10-5) Always in rear, lost touch 4th, tailed off, 9th of 10, well behind Frosted Grape (10-10) at Worcester 2m mdn hdl (5) gd.
Kavegirl 14-1 (10-7) In touch, pushed along and headway to chase leaders 6th, disputing 2nd 3 out, weakened before next, 4th of 12, 23l behind Lomitaar (11-0) at Newton Abbot 2m 6f mdn hdl (4) gd.
Our Guardian Angel (IRE) 6-4fav (10-5) Tracked leaders, pressed leader 4th, every chance 2 out, one pace from last, 2nd of 10, 7l behind Oursininlaw (10-9) at Cartmel 2m 6f nh nov hdl (4) gd.
Redunderthebed (IRE) Moscow Society mare out of Niat Supreme.
Star of Raven 4-1 (11-7) Held up; hdwy 8; drvn 12; wknd app 3 out; pu nxt, in a race won by Keeverfield (12-0) at Whittington 3m ptp gd in Apr, 5 ran.
Singapore Harbour (IRE) 25-1 (10-10) Held up towards rear, jumped slowly 3rd, some headway when not fluent 3 out, never dangerous, 4th of 10, 31l behind Frosted Grape (10-10) at Worcester 2m mdn hdl (5) gd.
Winter Holly 14-1 (10-7) Held up towards rear, headway on outside over 7f out, outpaced 5f out, hung right and no impression over 3f out, 5th of 13, 20l behind Black Annie (10-10) at Market Rasen 2m 1f NH flat (5) gf in Jun.
A Nun With A Gun (IRE) 5-1 (10-7) Led 2f, remained prominent, pushed along over 6f out, slightly outpaced 5f out, rallied 3f out, hanging left 2f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 12, 6l behind Cresswell Pride (11-0) at Ffos Las 2m mdn NH flat (6) gd in Oct.
