Verdict

Zefooha makes plenty of appeal on the best of her form but there has been a real lack of appetite from Tim Walford's mare on recent outings and it may be best to adopt a watching brief for now, although the market could well be a useful indicator of stable confidence. Dirty Deal represent sthe Tony Carroll yard that has been enjoying a really good time of things of late and looks sure to be involved but HARRYS WHIM could be good enough to beat the pair of them off her lowly mark. She has yet to score again since causing a major shock at Wetherby nearly a year ago but has continued to perform to a decent level. Her latest effort when fifth in a large-field Doncaster handicap behind Overdante was certainly good enough to indicate a good run here under Nathan Moscrop. Lady Of Verona also has place claims.

Formwatch

Dirty Deal 8-1 (11-10) Led into start, led until 1st, tracked leaders, led after 8th, headed before 3 out, not fluent and well held by winner from 2 out, 2nd of 7, 38l behind Matrow's Lady (10-12) at Ffos Las 2m 6f mrs hcp hdl 0-115 (4) hvy in Feb.

Zefooha (FR) 14-1 (11-2) Chased leader until 6th, chased leaders until weakened and went left 3 out, tailed off when pulled up before next, in a race won by Umadachar (11-8) at Sedgefield 2m 4f mrs hcp hdl 0-120 (4) gs in Feb, 9 ran.

Charming Grace (IRE) 50-1 (10-3) Tracked leaders, ridden after 3 out, weakened before 2 out, 6th of 11, 46l behind Broadway Buffalo (11-3) at Newcastle 2m NH mdn hdl (4) hvy in Feb.

Lady Of Verona (IRE) 8-1 (10-7) Soon in touch, went remote 3rd before 4 out, no impression, 3rd of 8, 32l behind Little Glenshee (11-9) at Newcastle 2m 4f mares NH nov hdl (4) hvy in Feb.

Just Maddie 40-1 (10-0) Close 5th, ridden and weakened approaching 2 out, tailed off, 9th of 10, well behind Swift Arrow (11-6) at Kelso 2m 1f nov hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd in May.

Stickleback 80-1 (10-5) Held up towards rear, weakened before 3 out, tailed off, 5th of 9, 28l behind Hidden Justice (11-5) at Catterick 2m 4yo hdl (4) sft in Feb.

Harrys Whim 16-1 (10-9) Led, ridden before 2 out, headed before last, soon weakened, 5th of 23, 8l behind Overdante (11-5) at Doncaster 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd in Feb.

Grethel (IRE) 100-1 (11-0) Mid-division, lost place before 4 out, 8th of 15, 21l behind Dante's Frolic (11-0) at Catterick 2m mdn hdl (5) gs in Feb.