mid-division, ridden and every chance over 3f out, one pace final 2f
mid-division, ridden and outpaced over 4f out, kept on from over 1f out to lead inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, no impression
mid-division, smooth headway to lead over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened and headed inside final furlong
mid-division, headway to track leaders over 6f out, ridden and every chance over 3f out, soon one pace
mid-division, ridden and weakened from over 3f out
mid-division, lost place over 6f out, soon beaten
tracked leader, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
always towards rear
towards rear, smooth headway from over 6f out to chase leaders over 3f out, soon ridden and one pace
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, every chance until weakened over 2f out
A couple of interesting newcomers here in Grangeclare Flight and Ross's Rose and the market should give clues to their relative chances, however we will give our vote to the Keith Reveley trained Morning Roses. The selection showed plenty of ability on her debut at Catterick last March and returned this season with a good run behind the smart Sir Boreas Hawk. There could be plenty more to come and she looks the pick of the experienced runners. Grangeclare Flight is trained by Nicky Richards and looks the part on paper being a well bred son of Old Vic. There is also a lot to like about the pedigree of the Howard Johnson trained Ross's Roses, a daughter of Glacail Storm out of a Phardante mare. If either is supported take note. Flacon's Gunner should step up on a debut effort and looks the best of the remainder, but the form of Morning Roses looks pretty decent and she gets our vote.
Falcon's Gunner 14-1 (10-9) Held up towards rear, headway over 3f out, kept on, 3rd of 16, 10l behind Peters Pride (11-2) at Catterick 2m mdn nhf (5) sft in Jan.
Grangeclare Flight (IRE) Old Vic mare, sister to winners over hurdles and in bumpers, half-sister to the smart jumper Scarthy Lad.
Lady Chatelaine (IRE) Supreme Leader mare, half-sister to winning hurdler Prideoftheyankees.
Lady Howe 150-1 (10-9) Always behind, 12th of 14, 25l behind Middleton Dene (10-11) at Newcastle 2m mdn nhf (6) gd in Nov.
Mary Pat (IRE) (11-7) won at Kirkistown 3m ire ptp gs in Nov beating Augherty Bridge (12-0) by a distance, 18 ran.
Morning Roses 40-1 (10-9) Towards rear, headway 4f out, stayed on final 2f, 3rd of 15, 10l behind Sir Boreas Hawk (11-12) at Musselburgh 2m nhf (6) gd in Jan.
Newgate Gem Keen mare, half-sister to a 7f winner in Greece.
Pimbo Lane (IRE) 50-1 (10-11) In touch, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 7th of 11, 28l behind Kealshore Boy (10-7) at Kelso 2m mdn nhf (6) sft in Jan.
Rosy Anne 50-1 (10-7) Behind from halfway, 10th of 12, 43l behind Smart Tom (11-0) at Haydock 1m 5f nhf (6) hvy in Dec.
Thankyou Maam 80-1 (10-8) Towards rear, lost touch from halfway, tailed off, 14th of 15, well behind Theatrical Moment (10-7) at Musselburgh 2m nhf (6) gs in Jan.
Lady Rocket (IRE) 25-1 (9-10) Held up, effort over 3f out, never dangerous, 8th of 16, 29l behind Peters Pride (11-2) at Catterick 2m mdn nhf (5) sft in Jan.
Oakapple Diamond (IRE) Bob's Return filly, half-sister to winning chaser Imperial Dream.
Ronella 33-1 (10-0) Always towards rear, 8th of 15, well behind Theatrical Moment (10-7) at Musselburgh 2m nhf (6) gs in Jan.
Ross's Roses (IRE) Glacial Storm filly out of a moderate racemare.