tracked leader, disputed lead over 2f out, one pace final furlong
held up in rear, headway approaching 3f out, one pace final furlong
tracked leaders, lost place over 4f out
held up towards rear, weakened over 4f out
led, headed over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
held up towards rear, headway over 3f out, led over 2f out, stayed on well
chased leaders on inner, led over 3f out, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders and keen, weakened over 2f out
Alan Swinbank has won two of the three renewals of this contest and CHICKINI looks capable of keeping the good run going. Newcomers Landenstown Rose and Baba O'curragh look her most interesting opponents. The fact that she has been absent for such a long time since making her debut is a minor concern as she's presumably had some problems but she displayed a good attitude and turn of foot when winning a fair race at Kelso and her pilot is well worth his claim. Baba O'curragh hails from a yard that doesn't send out many winners in this sphere but their runners merit respect when the market speaks positively and this filly is related to a winner of a bumper so she's worth noting. Similar remarks apply to Landenstown Rose although Donald McCain has a marginally better strike rate than Ferdy Murphy in bumpers whilst those with experience that are worth considering include Classical Mist and Hannah Jacques with the latter probably of more interest although she may need a stiffer test to be seen at her best. As ever, the market will be useful but Chickini holds obvious claims.
Classical Mist 10-1 (10-10) Held up towards rear, chased leaders over 3f out, chased winner over 2f out, kept on, 2nd of 10, 2 1/4l behind Pickworth (10-10) at Catterick 2m Mares Nat Hunt Flat Race (5-6yo) (6) gs in Feb.
Hannah Jacques (IRE) 5-1 (11-1) Held up towards rear, headway approaching 4f out, kept on final 2f, no impression, 4th of 14, 11l behind Portway Girl (9-13) at Kelso 2m mrs N H flat (5) sft in Feb.
Leolene Starlight 28-1 (10-11) Held up towards rear, behind final 5f, tailed off, 7th of 9, well behind Rupert Lamb (10-9) at Catterick 2m NH flat (6) gs in Feb.
Overyou Overbury mare out of Keep The Treasure.
Steadys Breeze 28-1 (10-12) Held up in mid-division, headway approaching 4f out, ridden 2f out, no impression, 8th of 14, 29l behind Portway Girl (9-13) at Kelso 2m mrs N H flat (5) sft in Feb.
Baba O'curragh (FR) Dom Alco filly out of Babacha.
Dark Primrose 66-1 (10-2) Held up towards rear, took keen hold, headway 7f out, lost place 5f out, tailed off, last of 9, well behind Rupert Lamb (10-9) at Catterick 2m NH flat (6) gs in Feb.
Landenstown Rose (IRE) Definite Article filly out of Returning.
Chickini (IRE) 10-1 (10-5) Chased leaders, outpaced 4f out, rallied over 2f out, led inside final furlong, kept on, won at Kelso 1m 5f 3yo nhf (5) gs in Oct '08 beating Coeur De Fou (10-12) by nk, 10 ran.
Sara's Smile Presenting filly out of Queen's Banquet.
