held up, joined leaders 4 out, ridden and outpaced approaching 3 out, kept on
chased leader, led after 4 out, hit 3 out, ridden and under pressure when hit 2 out, hit last, headed flat, one pace
behind, effort after 4 out, never dangerous
held up towards rear, weakened 3 out
held up in touch, pushed along and lost place approaching 4 out
held up, hit and unseated rider 8th
held up towarrds rear, headway approaching 4 out, ridden and weakened 3 out
held up towards rear, headway on bit approaching 3 out, ridden approaching last, led flat, ridden out
held up in touch, ridden and headway 3 out, kept on from next
led, headed approaching 3 out, soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden 3 out, weakened approaching next
A dour test of stamina suits Sara Monica, who is fancied to follow up her victory at Hexham from late last year; possibly with the most to fear from her old rival Cottam Grange, who weighted to get much closer to the selection this time around. Top weight Tobesure has bits and pieces of form to his name that suggests he can also make a race of it, while Sconced is very fairly treated for this first try at three miles and he is one to monitor closely in the betting market. Irish raider Black Dot Com is also a likely mover in the market, as she has a few traveling expenses to cover. A multiple winner in Irish point-to-points, she is another that will relish every yard of the trip this afternoon. However, Sara Monica is far less exposed and, after such a convincing performance last time out, it seems harsh to desert her in her bid for further glory.
