in touch until ridden and weakened over 3f out
chased leaders, pushed along 3f out, weakened 2f out
led and soon clear, ridden and headed just inside final 2f, soon no chance with winner, lost 2nd near finish
behind, pushed along halfway, never in contention
chased leaders, went 2nd 4f out, led just inside final 2f, driven clear final furlong
mid-division, effort on outside 5f out, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
chased leader to 4f out, soon weakened
mid-division, ridden 6f out, weakened over 4f out
mid-division, effort and ridden 3f out, stayed on final 2f
always towards rear
held up in mid-division, headway over 6f out, chased leaders 3f out, driven to go 2nd near finish but no chance with winner
chased leaders, ridden 5f out, steadily lost place
mid-division, driven along 5f out, one pace final 3f
Classic Fiddle is taken to master Westgrove Berry, with Delena and Inherent other leading players. Given the strength of Nicky Henderson's bumper team, it is not hard to fancy the claims of Classic Fiddle who showed abundant stamina when scoring at the first time of asking at Plumpton last month. The win was made all the sweeter as she is the first foal of Fiddling The Facts who was a prolific winner for the Seven Barrows yard in her time. She will no doubt be packed off to stud eventually, but she will be expected to storm up the hill and double her tally today. Nicky Richards collected 12 months ago with Knockara Luck, and so Westgrove Berry has to be respected. A half-sister to Topanberry, she could do no more than beat what she did at Catterick and is the main danger here. Delena went in at the second time of asking at Taunton but faces a stiffer task, while Inherent may struggle a bit over this trip if they go a decent pace, and we much prefer the claims of Classic Fiddle.
Delena 7-2 (11-0) Held up mid-division, ridden, headway 4f out, led over 1f out, ran on, won at Taunton 2m 1f mdn nhf (6) gs in Mar beating Gurteenoona (11-0) by 7l, 14 ran.
Tihui Two (IRE) 3-1 (11-9) Started slowly, led after 1f, ridden well over 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 10, 4l behind Apollo Lady (11-2) at Huntingdon 2m mrs nhf (6) gd in Feb.
Westgrove Berry (IRE) 3-1fav (10-9) Held up, headway 4f out, challenged over 3f out, hung left, led over 2f out, stayed on well, won at Catterick 2m mrs nhf (6) gs in Mar beating Wensleydale Web (10-3) by 3l, 15 ran.
Classic Fiddle 6-4fav (10-3) Raced on outside, always prominent, went 2nd 4f out, led 3f out, stayed on well, comfortably, won at Plumpton 2m 2f mdn nhf (6) sft in Mar beating Gaelic Gift (9-12) by 3l, 10 ran.
Inherent (IRE) 7-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, led over 3f out, ridden out final furlong, readily, won at Newbury 1m 4f mrs nhf (H) gs in Dec beating Tambourine Davis (10-12) by 1 1/2l, 19 ran.
Foxy Tales Classic Cliche mare, half-sister to numerous bumper and jumping winners.
Missis Potts Overbury mare, half-sister to winning hurdler Potts Of Magic.
Heebie Jeebie Overbury filly out of Avec Le Vent.
