chased leader, smooth headway 4 out, led travelling strongly before 3 out, 7 lengths clear 2 out, good jump last, easily
tracked leader, led 5 out, asked for effort before 4 out, headed before 3 out, not fluent 3 out, kept on run-in
in rear, jumped right throughout, pushed along 8th, detached and pulled up before 10th
mid-division, pushed along 4 out, headway and went second before 2 out, one paced run-in
towards rear, asked for effort and detached 5 out, pulled up soon after
tracked leader, not fluent 2nd, steady headway 4 out, pushed along before 3 out, no extra soon after
led, headed 5 out, soon pushed along, no extra 3 out, weakened soon after
FLOWING CADENZA has gone well for an inexperienced rider in the past and the mare may be able to realise further improvement now she has joined the stable of Venetia Williams. Anthony Honeyball’s team have hit a little form so Credo is sure to carry plenty of confidence following her recent pipe-opener at Hereford. Instant De Bonheur participated in some fairly competitive heats over hurdles and is not one to dismiss lightly while The Toojumpa is often the focal point of market activity though her jumping has regrettably let her down when push has come to shove.
Credo (IRE) 3-1 (11-11) In touch, took closer order 14th, led 2 out, ridden approaching last where not fluent, kept on flat, headed final 50yds, 2nd of 5, hd behind Do You Think (11-1) at Hereford 3m 1f hcp (4) gs in Nov.
Bolintlea (IRE) 5-1 (11-2) Led, ridden after 2 out, headed final bend, 3rd and no extra towards finish, 3rd of 8, 6 1/2l behind Copperfasten (11-2) at Stratford 2m 6f mdn (4) gd in Oct.
Ballybough Nora (IRE) 6-1 (11-9) Jumped right, led, pushed along after 12th, headed 2 out, held flat, kept on, 2nd of 4, 1 3/4l behind The Toojumpa (10-9) at Worcester 2m 7f hcp (4) sft in Oct.
Auditoria 9-2 (11-9) Held up off the pace in last pair, plugged on past beaten horses in moderate 4th before the last, 4th of 9, 24 3/4l behind Princess Midnight (11-1) at Hereford 2m 5f hcp (4) gd in Oct.
Flowing Cadenza 11-1 (11-11) Led, hit 4th, joined next, headed 4 out, soon lost touch, blundered 3 out, tailed off, last of 7, dist behind Jersey Lady (11-7) at Ffos Las 2m 6f hcp (4) gd in Apr.
Astra Via 11-1 (11-11) Held up in rear, headway after 8th, shaken up 2 out, 4th and held last, went 3rd flat, 3rd of 10, 4l behind Coillte Eile (11-5) at Chepstow 3m hcp (5) gs in Nov.
The Toojumpa 9-2 (10-2) Tracked leading pair until before 14th, pushed along and outpaced before 3 out where mistake, left remote 3rd at the last, tailed off, 3rd of 4, dist behind Legends Ryde (11-12) at Fontwell 3m 2f hcp (4) gs in Mar.
Instant De Bonheur (FR) 18-1 (10-7) Chased leaders, not fluent 7th, pushed along in 3rd after 4 out, ridden and no impression 2 out, stayed on run-in and pressed leader, always held, 2nd of 6, 1/2l behind Miss Jeanne Moon (11-10) at Worcester 2m 7f hcp (4) sft in Oct.
