held up in rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
in rear, stumbled over 4f out, never dangerous
led, ridden 3f out, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
held up in rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out
held up in rear, not much room 3f out, kept on, not reach leaders
chased leaders, edged left over 7f out, joined leader over 6f out, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
pulled hard in touch and wide, slightly hampered over 7f out, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 2f out
dwelt, soon with leader until over 6f out, weakened over 2f out
slowly into stride, mid-division, weakened 3f out
held up in touch, keen, headway on bit over 2f out, led over 1f out, soon clear
stumbled at start, pulled hard and behind, some headway over 4f out, weakened 3f out
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, chased winner 1f out, stayed on
This could be another winner for Mark Johnston, with Lady Karr getting the vote ahead of Party Ploy, Gaelic Roulette and Pearl's A Singer. As you would expect, many of these are closely matched on adjusted ratings but, that said, the selection is fairly unexposed and maybe did not benefit from being ridden close to the pace over two miles last time. The drop to 12 furlongs tonight can see her in a better light and it will be disappointing if she does not run well from her in-form yard. Gaelic Roulette's best effort of the last 12 months came when third over course and distance, and a return to that level of form gives her a place chance and, much as Treason Trial lost his way following a York win in October, his trainer has a good habit of sweetening up horses. Party Ploy also has to be considered based on his course and distance win of 11 months ago, while Premier Rouge could improve at tonight's trip, but will need to in order to feature, while Bienheureux and Noble Mind seem better on the all-weather these day. Pearl's A Singer showed improvement when taking a big step up to 14 furlongs last time and the drop to 12 today might help again, and if cheekpieces bring about a little improvement from Discomania, the best of his form gives him place claims, while Blue Bajan's second to Shamrock Bay at Chester last time was a step in the right direction and he is entitled to have his supporters. However, for us, the one to be on is Lady Karr.
Bienheureux 16-1 (8-1) Held up, headway on outside over 2f out, came wide stands' rail 1f out, no impression final furlong, 5th of 13, 4l behind Serbelloni (9-1) at W'hampton 2m 1f hcp (D2) pol in Mar.
Noble Mind 12-1 (9-8) Held up in touch, lost place 5f out, last of 13, 24l behind Efrhina (9-7) at W'hampton 1m 6f hcp (6) pol in May.
Party Ploy 10-1 (9-2) Keen hold, tracked winner, effort over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 11th of 14, 19l behind Gurrun (8-1) at Newmarket 1m 4f hcp (5) gf.
Premier Rouge 10-1 (9-9) Held up in rear, headway over 2f out, driven to chase leaders over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Summerise (9-8) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (5) pol.
Treason Trial 8-1 (8-13) Mid-division and keen, outpaced over 3f out, kept on final 2f, 3rd of 13, 15l behind Garden Society (9-4) at W'hampton 1m 6f hcp (F4) pol in Dec.
Lady Karr 5-1 (9-9) Chased leaders, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 4l behind Best Port (9-0) at Catterick 2m hcp (5) frm.
Blue Bajan (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) Mid-division, headway over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, edged left over 1f out, ran on to take 2nd last strides, 2nd of 13, 1/2l behind Shamrock Bay (9-3) at Chester 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Pearl's A Singer (IRE) 25-1 (9-1) In touch, ridden over 3f out, stayed on, 5th of 16, 7l behind Tiamo (9-6) at Goodwood 1m 6f 3yo mdn hcp (5) gd.
