held up last, went modest 4th towards finish
led until narrowly headed 7th, pressed leader, in front again 4 out, clear when awkward 2 out, stayed on strongly
raced wide, chased leaders, badly outpaced 8th, rallied into 2nd on long run before 2 out, stayed on same pace and well held after, no chance with winner
tracked leaders on inside, 3rd and one pace on long run before 2 out
keen, chased leaders, weakened before 3 out, tailed off
raced wide, pressed winner, led narrowly 7th until 4 out, lost 2nd and weakened on long run before next
Though successful in a point and a bumper, Hawthorn Cottage was well beaten on her hurdles bow and faces a stiff task in this. Culture De Sivola won a handicap here last year and was a fair third on her reappearance at Uttoxeter. Annie Mc was very impressive in a Grade 2 handicap at Newbury in March and would go close with a similar effort, though consistency is not her strong point. Papagana won a Listed contest at Doncaster in March and may be capable of better still while Fleur Irlandaise was a 100/1 winner here two weeks ago over shorter. PRINTING DOLLARS wasn’t disgraced over a trip too short at Cheltenham when in need of the run. This is more her trip and Warren Greatrex’ team is in good form.
Annie Mc (IRE) 8-1 (11-10) Held up towards rear, headway after 3 out, close up next, led between last 2, clear after last, ridden out, eased towards finish, very easily, won at Newbury 2m 5f hcp (1) gs in Mar beating Sixty's Belle (10-8) by 8l, 14 ran.
Papagana 9-4 (10-12) Prominent, mistake 5th, outpaced 5 out, rallied 3 out, every chance next, led before last, stayed on well, won at Doncaster 3m lst (1) gd in Mar beating Danse Idol (10-12) by 12l, 5 ran.
Culture De Sivola (FR) 20-1 (11-8) Held up in touch, challenged 2 out, not fluent last, 3rd and no extra final 50 yards, 3rd of 11, 6l behind Sirobbie (10-2) at Uttoxeter 2m 7f hcp (2) sft in Oct.
Fleur Irlandaise (FR) 100-1 (11-1) Held up towards rear, smooth headway on outside to lead before 2 out, soon quickened clear, easily, won at Kempton 2m 5f hcp (2) gd in Nov beating Morning Vicar (10-13) by 4l, 11 ran.
Hawthorn Cottage (IRE) 4-1 (10-12) Mid-division, headway 4 out, chased leaders next, soon ridden, weakened after 2 out, 4th of 12, 18l behind Penny Mallow (10-12) at Plumpton 2m 5f (4) hvy in Nov.
Printing Dollars (IRE) 20-1 (11-10) In touch, chased leaders on outside 2 out, outpaced between last 2, never on terms, 9th of 17, 15 3/4l behind Duke Street (11-8) at Cheltenham 2m 5f hcp (3) gs in Oct.
