mid-division, ridden to chase leaders over 3f out, one pace final 2f
chased leaders to over 6f out, soon behind
chased leaders to 5f out, soon lost place, tailed off
mid-division, outpaced over 4f out, soon weakened
held up, headway 4f out, challenged over 3f out, hung left, led over 2f out, stayed on well
mid-division, ridden, lost place 7f out, tailed off final 3f
in touch, ridden, effort over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
held up, some headway over 6f out, weakened over 3f out
chased leaders to over 4f out, soon weakened
held up towards rear, headway 4f out, ridden, effort on inside over 3f out, one pace final 2f
in touch, headway to track leader halfway, lost place over 5f out, soon beaten
always prominent, 2nd over 5f out, led over 3f out, hung right, headed over 2f out, stayed on same pace
led, headed over 3f out, soon ridden, weakened
mid-division, headway over 4f out, effort when not clear run over 3f out, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, kept on, no impression
There is not a great deal of form to go on in this bumper so the market should provide plenty of clues, but the leading lights look to be Westgrove Berry, Misleain and Mollyalice and the vote is given to the first mentioned. The selection is a half-sister to winning hurdler Topanberry and she hails from a yard that normally do well in these type of events. This does not look a strong contest and she should be up to making a winning debut. Misleain rates the main danger as she made a pleasing debut at Musselburgh when third behind Eden Linty. However, Nicky Richards should have good form form line on her as he had the second and fourth in that race and although Misleain should be thereabouts at the finish, we are happy to take her on today. Mollyalice is a well-bred filly and has to be of interest on her racecourse bow, especially with the useful claimer Stephen Craine in the plate. Keith Reveley has a good record in bumpers so his newcomer Morning Roses is one to note in the market, but for the winner we are happy to stick with Westgrove Berry.
Ansa The Question 100-1 (10-5) Behind after 6f, 10th of 13, 49l behind Stolen Moments (11-2) at Ayr 2m nhf (6) sft in Jan.
Bee Vee Pea (IRE) 25-1 (10-6) Held up in touch, ridden and weakened halfway, 10th of 13, well behind Karello Bay (11-2) at Southwell 2m mrs nhf (6) sft in Feb.
Emski Gunner B mare, half-sister to three winning hurdlers.
Fairfield 25-1 (10-11) Tracked leaders, lost place 5f out, tailed off, last of 11, well behind Sparron Hawk (11-2) at Sedgefield 2m 1f mrs nhf (6) sft in Jan.
Franceschiella (ITY) Beat of Drums filly out of winning sprinter Filicaia.
Westgrove Berry (IRE) Presenting mare, half-sister to three winning hurdlers.
Bahama Boom J B Quick filly out of an unraced mare.
Crimond (IRE) Zaffaran filly, half-sister to winning jumpers Royale De Vassy and Un Jour A Vassy.
Falcon's Tribute (IRE) 80-1 (10-5) Held up in rear, not much room, stumbled 7f out and slipped up in race won by Eden Linty (11-0) at Musselburgh 2m mrs nhf (6) gd in Feb, 12 ran.
Gale Dancer Saddlers' Hall filly out of winning bumper Barton Gale.
Heavenly Chorus 16-1 (9-9) Held up towards rear, headway halfway, led 4f out, ridden, headed over 2f out, soon weakened, 6th of 12, 14l behind Eden Linty (11-0) at Musselburgh 2m mrs nhf (6) gd in Feb.
Mollyalice Slip Anchor filly, half-sister to winning bumper/hurdler County Classic.
Morning Roses Overbury filly, half-sister to winners on the flat and over jumps.
Ruby Joy 20-1 (9-12) Led for 3f, led again 6f out, headed over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 13, 25l behind Alfie Flits (11-3) at Carlisle 1m 6f 4yo nhf (6) sft in Feb.
Wensleydale Web Kayf Tara filly out of winning bumper Little Red Spider.
Misleain (IRE) 33-1 (11-0) Held up mid-division, headway over 4f out, ridden, every chance entering final furlong, not quicken, 3rd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Eden Linty (11-0) at Musselburgh 2m mrs nhf (6) gd in Feb.
