made all, stayed on strongly from last
tracked leaders and keen, pushed along and mistake 3 out, soon weakened, in 4th when fell last
held up in touch, mistake 8th, chased winner after 4 out, kept on same pace, always held by winner
in rear, pushed along after 4 out, never dangerous, left remote 4th last
held up in touch, took keen hold, mistake 6th, went 3rd before 3 out, weakened 2 out
tracked winner and keen, blundered badly 4 out, quickly lost place and dropped to rear, pulled up before 3 out
MAE'S CHOICE built on pleasing efforts in the point-to-point arena when making a winning hurdling debut at Downpatrick for Gordon Elliott. The yard is renowned for its raids over the water and the mare is just preferred, although it should be noted that this is her first experience of quicker ground. Nevertheless, she looked one to follow at Downpatrick and can account for Glenora Gale. The latter has perhaps not lived up to expectations the last twice but she probably did not relish the testing conditions. Her best form has come on good ground and she should be much more at home on the predicted conditions here. Latest Fashion and Sands of Vatersay look next best but have much to do to trouble the front pair.
Mae's Choice (IRE) 9-2 (10-13) Tracked leaders in 3rd, jumped into 2nd 2 out, led approaching last, clear run-in, eased close home, won at Downpatrick 2m 5f mdn hdl in Dec beating Dangan Daylight (10-10) by 9l, 11 ran.
Ballade de La Mer 25-1 (9-2) Held up mid-division, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous, 7th of 12, 12l behind Tigerino (8-5) at Wolverhampton 2m hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Oct (flat).
Glenora Gale (IRE) 2-1 (10-5) Tracked leaders, driven and effort to chase leading pair before 2 out, kept on same pace, no impression when lost 3rd flat, 4th of 8, 21l behind Kings Canyon (10-12) at Carlisle 2m 4f nov hdl (4) hvy in Dec.
Misty Cloud 100-1 (10-5) Held up towards rear, weakened from 6th, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Super Duty (10-12) at Carlisle 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) gd in Oct, 12 ran.
Sands Of Vatersay 15-2 (10-7) Tracked leaders, lost place over 4f out, weakened over 3f out, 6th of 9, 50l behind Ashes House (11-7) at Carlisle 2m 1f NH flat (6) hvy in Dec.
Twin Edge 100-1 (11-2) Mid-division, dropped to rear before 5th, lost touch and pulled up before next, in a race won by Sparkling Hand (11-2) at Newcastle 2m 4f mrs nov hdl (4) sft, 9 ran.
Latest Fashion (IRE) 18-1 (10-10) Always behind, 5th of 10, 21l behind Koup De Kanon (11-12) at Catterick 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) sft.
