made all, ridden over 1f out, ran on gamely
pushed along briefly soon after start, soon racing keenly in touch, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace
pressed winner until 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace
slowly into stride, held up, effort over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
prominent, chased winner 2f out, swished tail when hit thereafter, kept on, well held final 100 yards
The drop in grade will suit CANDYFLOSS GIRL and she is selected ahead of Caramelita, Freddie's Girl and Tom Folan. Fitness must be a question mark after 109 days off the track, however Harry Dunlop's filly is a proven performer at the track. She won here over five furlongs last season but does see out this trip well and from a good draw she is tipped up. Val C was well-fancied here last time out but she may need some more help from the handicapper despite a 2lb drop in the weights, while Usquaeback is hard to pronounce and hasn't shown enough to win this. Tatawor is still a maiden, as is My Mandy, however she has shown more potential and promise and is considered more of a threat back in handicap grade. Caramelita is consistent but she too is yet to taste success, Tom Folan at least knows how to win and the return to six furlongs looks a good move. Freddie's Girl has been holding her form extremely well at Lingfield but she has run well at Southwell before so should have no problem with a new track today. An open finish to the card, where the tentative nod is given to Candyfloss Girl.
Freddie's Girl (USA) 3-1 (9-1) Led, ridden 2f out, 2 lengths clear 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 5, nk behind Pomeroy (8-9) at Lingfield 6f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Jan.
Tom Folan 7-1 (9-1) Slowly into stride, in rear, ridden 1f out, kept on final furlong, never able to challenge, 6th of 10, 6l behind Six Wives (9-0) at Lingfield 5f 2yo hcp (5) pol in Aug.
Caramelita 11-4 (9-1) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 6, 2 1/2l behind Italian Tom (9-7) at Southwell 5f 2yo hco 0-75 (5) fbs in Dec.
Tatawor (IRE) 13-2 (8-10) In rear, effort when switched right 1f out, kept on towards finish, 5th of 8, 2l behind Ginger Grey (8-10) at Lingfield 7f mdn stks (5) pol.
Candyfloss Girl 80-1 (8-12) Mid-division, lost place over 3f out, soon behind, 11th of 14, 24l behind Electric Feel (8-12) at Newbury 7f 2yo lst fll (1) sft in Oct.
Val C 4-1fav (9-2) Held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never going pace to get competitive, 5th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Private Olley (8-9) at Kempton 6f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Jan.
Usquaebach 33-1 (8-4) Always behind, weakened over 2f out, last of 9, 17l behind Wanchai Whisper (8-7) at Kempton 5f 2yo clm stks (6) pol in Oct.
My Mandy (IRE) 20-1 (8-6) Soon chased leading pair, ridden over2f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 9, 8l behind Arry's Orse (8-11) at Lingfield 6f mdn stks (5) pol.
