held up mid-division, went 2nd before 2 out, led before last, ridden flat, idled final 150 yards, driven out
tracked leaders, went 2nd after 2nd, outpaced 2 out, kept on from last, went 2nd final 50 yards
chased leaders, led 3 out, headed before last, no extra and lost 2nd place final 50 yards
in rear, pushed along 5th, never dangerous
held up towards rear, pushed along and in rear before 5th, tailed off and pulled up before 2 out
led, headed 3 out, weakened before 2 out, pulled up before last
Delightfully would have a chance here on her best form but her stable is woefully out of form. Kykate had no chance in a Listed race at Cheltenham last time but probably needs further, while Leith Walk's recent runs have also been over much further. Janet's Pearl is proven on the ground and could go well after a break, however, and the latter remark can also be applied to ALLBARKANOBITE. Kate Walton's mare won over C&D following a lay-off in October and the handicapper is starting to show her a little mercy again - she gets the nod.
Kykate 20-1 (10-0) Led until approaching last, soon weakened, 10th of 11, 34l behind Kells Belle (11-10) at Cheltenham 2m 5f mrs lst hdl (1) sft in Apr.
Leith Walk (IRE) 12-1 (10-8) Held up mid-division, pushed along before 8th, headway to chase leaders before 4 out, weakened 3 out, 5th of 11, 33l behind Micro Mission (10-12) at Ayr 3m mrs hcp hdl (2) gd in Apr.
Delightfully (FR) 12-1 (11-4) Mid-division, lost place 8th,soon beaten, 6th of 10, 19l behind Tartan Tiger (11-5) at Newcastle 3m hcp hdl 0-100 (5) gd in Mar.
Allbarkanobite 13-2 (11-10) Held up in last pair, headway after 4 out, chased leaders next, weakened from 2 out, 7th of 9, 29l behind Markadam (10-2) at Musselburgh 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Jan.
Janet's Pearl (IRE) 14-1 (10-7) Held up in rear, behind 4th, went remote 3rd last, tailed off, 3rd of 6, 46l behind Countrywide Flame (11-2) at Sedgefield 2m 1f 3yo hdl (4) gd in Nov.
Legbeforewicket 40-1 (10-6) Mid-division, headway 7th, chased leader next, led after 3 out, headed next, soon weakened, 7th of 13, 28l behind Cilliseal (10-13) at Hexham 3m hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd in Mar.