chased leaders until weakened 4f out
chased leaders, every chance 3f out, ridden 2f out and soon weakened
held up off the pace, smooth headway over 4f out, led on bit over 2f out, pushed clear final furlong
took keen hold, with leaders, led 5f out until 3f out, weakened quickly
made most to 5f out, weakened rapidly
held up in rear, headway over 3f out, chased leaders 2f out, ran on to take 2nd approaching final furlong, no chance with winner
in touch, ridden and one pace final 2f
took keen hold in touch for 12f
in touch on outside, ridden 3f out, one pace final 2f
took keen hold, never nearer than mid-division
held up in rear, stayed on final 2f, never dangerous (collapsed after line)
held up, headway over 6f out, ridden to lead 3f out, headed over 2f out, chased winner until approaching final furlong, one pace
A real puzzle of a race can go to Pure Genius over a whole host of possibles including I'm Delilah, Pic Of The Paddock, Banoo and Hapeney. Suffice to say, the market will provide a big guide here, with so much unexposed talent on view, and with that in mind, only a small vote goes to Pure Genius who hails from a top yard, and is a very well-bred filly by Exit To Nowhere. She is sure to fit enough, knowing how the Pipe yard operates, and will not fail for lack of preparation. I'm Delilah comes down from Greystoke and should be noted for the future along with Keith Reveley's Hapeney, while of those to have already raced, Pic Of The paddock is worth a mention. She will know more for her promising Hereford introduction, while Banoo has had two outings now, and Marsh Court was a beaten favourite on her third start at Fakenham. This track will suit her better, and she makes slightly more appeal than the penalised pair Aya and Aimigayle. Pure Genius is put forward as the answer to a tricky finale.
Aya 17-2 (10-2) Chased leaders, went 2nd after 2f, led after 4f, shaken up over 2f out, kept on well, won at Towcester 2m nhf (5) gf beating Otarie (10-9) by 3 1/2l, 10 ran.
Aimigayle 8-1 (10-0) Tracked leaders, led over 3f out, driven and in command final furlong, won at Plumpton 2m 2f mdn nhf (6) gd in Mar beating Ten Pound Pom (11-3) by 1l, 7 ran.
Butterfly Rose 50-1 (10-11) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, soon weakened, 10th of 22, 28l behind Helens Vision (10-8) at Newbury 2m nhf (5) gs in Mar.
Double's Daughter Double Trigger mare, half-sister to winning hurdler Snipe.
I'm Delilah Overbury mare out of winning chaser Gallants Delight.
Pic of The Paddock 3-1 (10-11) Chased leaders, led over 2f out, headed well over 1f out, no extra, 3rd of 12, 3 1/2l behind Regal Angel (9-11) at Hereford 1m 5f mdn nhf (6) gf in Mar.
Poppy Smith 33-1 (9-12) In touch, ridden 6f out, weakened over 3f out, 8th of 14, 28l behind Rhacophorus (11-0) at Taunton 2m 1f mrs nhf (6) gs in Jan '06.
Supreme Gem (IRE) 12-1 (10-9) Held up towards rear, ridden and headway 3f out, one pace final furlong, 6th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Team Chaser (11-2) at Taunton 2m 1f nhf (6) gd in Mar.
Worbarrow Bay (IRE) Zaffaran mare out of a lightly-raced mare.
Arfarf 50-1 (9-5) Always behind, 12th of 16, well behind Helens Vision (9-12) at Stratford 2m nhf (5) gs in Feb.
Banoo (IRE) 9-1 (9-9) Chased leaders, driven and outpaced over 2f out, rallied inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 7l behind Aux Le Bahnn (11-9) at Lingfield 2m nhf (6) pol in Mar.
Calusa Crystal (FR) Double Bed filly, half-sister to winning hurdler Mahogany Blaze.
Diana Biscoe 100-1 (9-12) Held up mid-division, lost touch 6f out, soon tailed off, last of 17, well behind Bertie May (10-11) at Wincanton 2m nhf (6) gs in Feb.
Hapeney (IRE) Saddlers' Hall filly out of 1m2f and bumper winner Pennys Pride.
Popcorn Rosie 16-1 (10-0) Keen hold in touch on inside, headway over 2f out, went 2nd final 100yds but no chance with winner, 2nd of 13, 6l behind Aux Le Bahnn (11-9) at Lingfield 2m nhf (6) pol in Mar.
Pure Genius (IRE) Exit To Nowhere filly out of winning jumper Lady of Gortmerron.
Rose of The Shires (IRE) 11-1 (9-10) Held up, never on terms, 8th of 14, 8l behind King of The Jungle (11-1) at Huntingdon 2m nhf (5) gd in Mar.
Shanxi Girl Overbury filly out of winning bumper and jumper Celtic Native.
Winsley Hill 66-1 (10-11) Mid-division, headway 4f out, chasing leaders when hung left over 1f out, soon no extra, 5th of 14, 4 1/2l behind King of The Jungle (11-1) at Huntingdon 2m nhf (5) gd in Mar.
Marsh Court 9-4fav (10-10) Close up, left in lead at bend after 4f, ridden and joined 5f out, headed 2f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 11, 7l behind Overthrow (10-3) at Fakenham 2m mdn nhf (5) gd.
