tracked leaders, went 2nd 6f out, led on bit well over 2f out, ridden and stayed on final furlong
led, driven and head well over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
pulled hard in touch, weakened 5f out, tailed off
chased leader until weakened over 3f out
prominent until weakened over 4f out tailed off
pulled hard, held up, ridden 6f out, soon lost place, tailed off
held up and behind, ridden and headway over 3f out, stayed on to chase winner from over 2f out, kept n
well in rear, kept on steadily under pressure final 2f, never able to challenge
pulled hard in mid-division, weakened and behind final 3f, tailed off
Not much form to go on and, as ever in these type of events, the market should provide an invaluable guide but Ask Me What sets a fair standard and gets the TEAMtalk vote. The Venetia Williams-trained mare returns from a lengthy absence but put up a solid effort when fourth of 23 in a similar event at Cork in May 2001 and a reproduction may prove good enough on her British debut. Colnside Bonnie, Banjo Island and Upon A Thyne have each shown ability and should improve while newcomer Maisey Down makes some appeal on breeding and should be closely monitored.
