mid-division, mistake 6th, soon weakened
in touch, tracked winner 7th, ridden next and weakened
always in rear, hung right throughout, tailed off when pulled up before 5 out
towards rear, headway 7th, tracked winner 4 out, ridden when mistake 3 out and weakened
tracked leaders, ridden 7th, not fluent next and weakened after 4 out
always in rear and jumped left throughout, pulled up before 5 out
mid-division, ridden after 6th, pulled up before 9th (lame)
made all, soon clear, ridden approaching last, mistake and ridden out
mid-division, headway after 7th, ridden to chase leaders 4 out, weakened 2 out
led in and reluctant start, always behind and pulled up before 4 out
Marvellous Dream looks the one to be on in the opener, with Just Stunning, Little Venus, Bathwick Lucy and Little Girl all likely to run well. Marvellous Dream caught the eye in defeat over two miles and five furlongs here in January, being outpaced on the home turn before staying on well. Not surprisingly, Nicky Henderson's mare struggled when dropped back in trip at Chepstow next time, and she really will relish this first attempt at three miles. On breeding she is almost certain to go chasing at some point, being related to Nas Na Riogh among others, but in the meantime, with conditions ideal, she is taken to open her account over timber. Just Stunning hails from a family of stayers and so it is no surprise to see her stepped up to this distance either. She is going the right way, and can be involved in the finish along with Little Venus, although Henry Daly's mare might just find the drying conditions against her. Bathwick Lucy was fairly progressive between the flags, but needs more time, while another ex-pointer, Little Girl, has an absence to overcome, and is best watched. Marvellous Dream has more going for her than most, and is the pick.
Little Venus (IRE) 15-2 (11-8) Held up, weakened 7th, 7th of 9, 32l behind Xila Fontenailles (10-3) at Warwick 2m 5f mrs hcp hdl (4) gd.
Bathwick Lucy (IRE) 25-1 (10-9) Led until 1st, chased winner after, driven after 2 out, weakened and soon tailed off, 4th of 6, well behind Christdalo (11-7) at Folkestone 2m 6f mrs nov hdl (4) hvy in Feb.
Granny's Footsteps (IRE) 20-1 (10-11) Always in rear, weakened halfway, 7th of 10, well behind Lady Bernie (11-2) at Towcester 2m mrs nhf (5) hvy in Feb.
Heart Springs 11-1 (10-12) In touch when fell 4 out in race won by Stars Delight (11-3) at Huntingdon 3m 2f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd, 17 ran.
Just Stunning (IRE) 16-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, outpaced halfway, 4th of 12, 26l behind Surricate (11-2) at Sedgefield 2m 4f mrs nov hdl (4) gd.
Marvellous Dream (FR) 8-1 (10-10) Always prominent, ridden 4 out, weakened 2 out, 5th of 11, 20l behind What A Scientist (11-10) at Chepstow 2m 4f nov hdl (4) hvy in Feb.
Ouh Jay 7-1 (10-5) Led, hit 7th, headed after 9th, weakened after 4 out, 5th of 14, 27l behind Magic Route (10-4) at Southwell 2m 4f hcp chs 0-90 (5) gd in Aug.
The Sneakster (IRE) 16-1 (10-11) Always in rear, 5th of 7, well behind Petite Margot (11-6) at Ludlow 2m 4f mrs nov chs (4) gs.
