tracked leaders, weakened after 5th, tailed off from 2 out
held up in rear, hit 2nd, weakened from 5th, soon tailed off and pulled up
held up, effort approaching 2 out, no impression
tracked leader, led approaching 2 out, driven out
in rear, headway 5th to chase leaders, weakened approaching 2 out
tracked leader, raced keen, weakened after 5th
held up in mid-division, headway approaching 2 out, kept on, went 3rd after last
led after 3rd, rider lost iron 5th, headed approaching 2 out, no impression
led until after 3rd, weakened approaching 2 out
held up towards rear, headway 5th, chased winnner 2 out, kept on
Not the strongest of races on paper and CROSBY JEMMA is our answer to the puzzle with King's Majesty and Schinken Otto respected. The selection has had plenty of recent experience around here and while she does lack size, this is her trip and she should give another fair account. King's Majesty bids to give Tim Pitt a welcome winner. The handicapper does at least appear to be finally loosening the tight grip that he has had on him for quite some time. Schinken Otto does appreciate fast ground and while his best days are probably behind him, today's two miles on fast ground should be to his liking. Sir Liam is relatively unexposed over hurdles and has warmed up for this engagement with a recent spin on the flat. Isabel Tompsett has caught the eye on a couple of occasions in similar events and she has been booked by Evan Williams to partner Itsawindup. The Elnadim gelding will be having his first visit to the racecourse for the best part of the year. Sophisticated Lady is no great shakes though Neil King had a winner the other day and rider, Gina Andrews, is perhaps one of the better lady pilots around at present. Winged Farasi may just be at his best on a softer surface. Crosby Jemma has conditions to suit this afternoon and she secures the nod in our opener.
Winged Farasi 16-1 (11-7) In rear, not fluent 1st, ridden after 6th, no headway, tailed off, 7th of 13, 50l behind Calzaghe (11-5) at Uttoxeter 2m sll hdl (4-8yo) (5) hvy in Feb.
Sir Liam (USA) 33-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, led 6th until approaching 2 out, soon weakened, 7th of 12, 22l behind Whistlejacquet (11-3) at Taunton 2m 1f nh nov hdl (4) gs in Feb.
Dobravany (IRE) 7-2 (10-12) Held up, good headway approaching 3 out where every chance, weakened from next, 5th of 8, 12l behind Applaude (10-12) at Leicester 2m sll hdl (5) gf in Nov.
Crosby Jemma 16-1 (10-0) Prominent, ridden approaching last, soon weakened, 4th of 12, 9l behind Balzaccio (11-8) at Huntingdon 2m hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gs in Dec.
King's Majesty (IRE) 50-1 (9-9) Held up, in rear, headway 4 out, weakened approaching 2 out, 8th of 9, 19l behind Caravel (11-7) at Musselburgh 2m hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gd in Feb.
Itsawindup 20-1 (10-8) Mid-division, jumped right 1st, dropped rear when mistake 5th, well behind after next, tailed off, 10th of 13, well behind Crazy Bold (10-0) at Ludlow 2m nov hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in May.
Babilu 16-1 (10-11) Mid-division, headway when not much room 5th, every chance after 3 out, weakened 2 out, 4th of 9, 18l behind Tom O'tara (10-11) at Warwick 2m hcp hdl 0-105 (4) hvy in Feb.
Schinken Otto (IRE) 14-1 (10-10) Blundered 1st, behind, struggling 12th, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Woody Valentine (11-5) at Sedgefield 2m 4f hcp chs 0-100 (4) gd in May, 11 ran.
Mycenean Prince (USA) 50-1 (11-1) Led to 1st, chased leaders until weakened approaching 3 out, 8th of 13, 40l behind Meet Me At Dawn (9-11) at Huntingdon 2m 5f cnd hcp hdl 0-95 (5) sft in Jan.
Sophisticated Lady 8-1 (9-8) Took keen hold in rear, headway 4th, outpaced 3 out, no impression after, 6th of 15, 18l behind Another Miracle (10-10) at Huntingdon 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-100 (4) sft in Feb.
