made all, ridden and clear after 2 out, kept on well
tracked winner, challenged 3 out, soon pushed along, weakened before 2 out
tracked leaders in 3rd, chased winner before 2 out, one pace and no impression
in rear and in touch, outpaced from 9th, soon lost place, tailed off and fell 2 out
Big Penny went for £70,000 at the sales after an impressive victory between the flags at Tattersalls Farm and looks a very promising recruit for Jonjo O'Neill. Arctic Lady also won a point and has undoubtedly been racing over trips too short. That victory came on heavy going so further rain would aid her cause. Your Turn didn't jump very well on her introduction at Kelso but this much longer trip will be much more suitable. SAME CIRCUS won a point and a novice hurdle in her first two starts and has been a bit unfortunate not to have won again. She's the obvious form pick but has to concede weight all round and wouldn't want the ground any softer.
Same Circus (IRE) 7-1 (11-1) Tracked rival pair, driven and effort after 3 out, went 2nd next, soon ridden, kept on under pressure from last, held closing stages, 2nd of 3, 2 1/4l behind Impulsive Star (11-8) at Catterick 3m 1f (4) gd in Jan.
Arctic Lady (IRE) 5-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, challenged 6th, led 4 out, headed before next, 3rd and one pace before last, 3rd of 8, 12 1/4l behind Lady Karina (11-0) at Hereford 2m 6f (4) hvy in Jan.
Big Penny (IRE) 6-4 (11-10) Prom, 3rd 1/2way, prog to disp 3out, further prog to ld bef 2out, qcknd clr sn aftr, in command from last, won at Tattersalls Farm 3m mdn sft in Nov beating Loveherandleaveher (11-10) by 10l, 13 ran.
Your Turn (IRE) 11-4 (10-12) Led, headed before 5 out, led again 3 out, ridden and headed before last, kept on and held towards finish, 2nd of 5, 2l behind Jolie Crickette (10-12) at Kelso 2m (4) gs in Dec.
