mid-division, pushed along after 3 out, weakened and eased next, pulled up before the last
always towards rear, never involved
mid-division, not fluent 6th, pushed along and struggling after 4 out, no real progress
held up towards rear, some headway before 2 out, weakened between last two
held up in mid-division, headway before 3 out, challenged and upsides 2 out, chased winner, every chance last, carried right and rider lost iron run-in, strong challenge close home, just failed (awarded race)
held up, steady headway approaching 2 out where not fluent, went 3rd last, kept on same pace run-in
chased leader until 4 out, prominent, pushed along approaching next, every chance 2 out, no extra in 4th run-in
mid-division, went right and hit 3rd, headway approaching 3 out, chasing leaders and every chance next, ridden between last two, weakened last
took keen hold, chased leaders, went 2nd and slightly hampered 4 out, lost 2nd after 3 out, chased leaders, weakened before 2 out
held up in mid-division, some headway before 3 out, weakened quickly soon after
chased leaders, 2nd after 3 out, led before 2 out, strongly pressed last, edged right run-in, just held on, all out (placed 2nd)
held up in rear, headway approaching 2 out, ridden between last two, soon weakened
led, clear 3rd until 4 out, ridden and headed before 2 out, weakened 2 out
Antartica De Thaix is hard to evaluate but her Wincanton conqueror has won twice since. Ruby Rambler has been keeping good company while Avispa probably needed her run at Ludlow nine days ago but has been frustrating to follow. Lady Of Lamanver was only beaten a short-head at Fontwell two weeks ago but Rene's Girl and Surtee Du Berlais may have a bit more scope and both go on the short-list. BRIERY QUEEN benefited from slightly better going at Doncaster last month and won nicely in the end. This track is similar in nature and there is no reason why Noel Williams' mare shouldn't make a bold effort to win her third race over timber.
Ruby Rambler 5-1 (11-2) Prominent on inside, led after 2nd, headed 5th, stayed alone on inside, led again after 3 out, headed before next, no impression before last, 4th of 6, 17 1/2l behind Myska (11-2) at Taunton 2m lst (1) hvy in Dec.
Surtee Du Berlais (IRE) 3-1 (11-12) Prominent, led after 6th, bumped 4 out, headed next, outpaced 2 out, not fluent last, rallied flat, went 2nd towards finish, stayed on, 2nd of 7, 3/4l behind Savingforvegas (11-0) at Warwick 2m 5f (4) sft in Jan.
Miss Serious (IRE) 16-1 (11-3) Keen tracking leaders, weakened after 4 out, 5th of 8, 20 1/2l behind Sunshine Corner (11-3) at Fontwell 2m 6f hcp (3) gd in Mar.
Rene's Girl (IRE) 4-7fav (11-12) Held up in last pair in touch, tracked leaders 4 out, led and quickened pace before 3 out, hard pressed next, not fluent last, ridden and headed flat, no extra towards finish, 2nd of 6, 1 3/4l behind Eardisland (11-0) at Exeter 2m 1f (4) gs in Mar.
Briery Queen 4-7fav (11-5) Tracked leaders, ridden to lead 2 out, kept on well, driven out, won at Doncaster 2m 4f (4) sft in Mar beating Maid Of Milan (10-12) by 3 3/4l, 5 ran.
Antartica De Thaix (FR) 4-9fav (11-3) Led, ridden and headed 2 out, one paced, 2nd of 10, 13l behind Sainte Ladylime (10-10) at Wincanton 1m 7f (4) sft in Mar.
At First Light 10-1 (11-8) With leader, led 5th, headed before 2 out, rallied to regain lead run-in, kept on gamely, won at Fontwell 2m 6f hcp (4) hvy in Dec beating Tambura (11-11) by 3/4l, 6 ran.
Avispa 7-2 (11-12) Tracked leaders, challenged 3 out, not fluent next, driven approaching last, held and lost 2nd towards finish, 3rd of 5, 1l behind Midtech Valentine (10-5) at Ludlow 2m hcp (3) gd in Mar.
Hannah Just Hannah 12-1 (11-9) In touch, closed before 2 out, soon went 2nd, not fluent last, no impression on winner, lost 2nd and stayed on same pace flat, 3rd of 8, 15 3/4l behind Dubh Eile (10-10) at Aintree 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in May.
Pulling Power 10-3 (11-5) Tracked leader on outside, blundered 8th, lost place 4 out, soon weakened, tailed off when pulled up before next, at Ludlow 3m hcp (3) sft in Mar.
Lady Of Lamanver 15-2 (10-3) Pulled hard chasing leaders, every chance when mistake 2 out, kept on well closing stages, 2nd of 8, shd behind Sunshine Corner (11-3) at Fontwell 2m 6f hcp (3) gd in Mar.
Timon's Tara 7-1 (11-2) Held up mid-division, headway before 2 out, soon every chance, kept on to chase winner run-in, no impression, 2nd of 8, 7l behind Streets Of Promise (11-12) at Towcester 3m hcp (3) sft in Feb.
Kentford Myth 8-1 (10-9) Tracked leaders, went 2nd 3rd, challenging when hit 3 out, every chance last, no impression on winner final 100 yards, 2nd of 7, 2 1/4l behind Vicky's Charm (10-12) at Chepstow 2m 3f hcp (4) hvy in Mar.
