trotted after start for 21 seconds, held up in 5th in very slow run race, closed going well over 2f out, led over 1f out, stayed on well
trotted after start for 21 seconds then led and set very slow pace, headed 5f out, outpaced over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
trotted after start for 21 seconds, tracked leaders in very slow run race, 2nd over 7f out, led and quickened from 5f out, headed over 1f out, 3rd and stayed on same pace inside final furlong
trotted after start for 21 seconds, held up in last in very slow run race, headway when not much room 2f out, went 2nd entering final furlong, stayed on, unable to challenge
trotted after start for 21 seconds, tracked leaders in very slow run race, close up over 2f out, hampered and not quicken over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
led and trotted after start for 21 seconds until headed, tracked leader in very slow run race, lost 2nd over 7f out, outpaced over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
Oriental Cross is a Flat-bred half-sister to a couple of winners but only changed hands for 7,000gns late last year. Fellow newcomer Mark's Folly has a modest pedigree so we’ll stick with those with experience. GRANIA O’MALLEY was clear of the rest when only beaten half-a-length on her debut at Southwell and any improvement on that should make her tough to beat as she gets 6lb from Market Rasen winner Melangerie, plus Conor Ring’s claim. Pique Rock is learning with racing and looks the pick of the remainder.
Melangerie 5-1 (11-3) Held up, headway 6f out, challenged over 3f out, led over 2f out, ridden out, won at Market Rasen 2m 1f mdn (6) gd in Mar beating Presenting Pearl (10-10) by 1 1/4l, 9 ran.
Pique Rock 3-1 (11-6) Held up in mid-division, headway over 4f out, shaken up 3f out, soon beaten and edged left, 5th of 15, 9l behind Arian (11-6) at Bangor 2m 1f mdn (6) sft in Dec.
The Wicket Chicken (IRE) 9-2 (10-12) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon weakened, 5th of 12, 15 1/4l behind Illwalktheline (10-12) at Carlisle 2m 1f (6) sft in Dec.
Grania O'Malley (IRE) 8-1 (10-11) Held up in rear, headway before 5f out, every chance 1f out, kept on and held near finish, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Rosemary Russet (11-4) at Southwell 2m (6) sft in Mar.
La Fille Francaise (FR) 40-1 (10-0) Mid-division, headway 6f out, close up over 2f out, one pace and no impression final furlong, 4th of 13, 12 1/2l behind Just A Sting (11-7) at Exeter 2m 1f (6) gs in Mar.
Mark's Folly (IRE) Stowaway filly out of Accordeon Royale.
Oriental Cross (IRE) Cape Cross filly out of Orion Girl.
