led until 4th, led 11th, clear 2 out, easily
raced keenly, not always fluent, chased leaders, went 2nd 4 out until 3 out, went 2nd again after 2 out, no impression on winner
chased leader, led 4th, headed 11th, no impression on winner 2 out, 3rd and weakening last
held up in rear, mistake and unseated rider 8th
WITHOUT CONVICTION has been raised 10lb for winning at Hexham but scored with plenty left in the tank. Lucinda Russell’s mare remains unexposed and can go in again. Maid O'malley posted her best effort over fences so far when going close over a shorter trip here with Burrows Diamond back in fourth and she looks a bigger threat than chasing debutante Marta Des Mottes.
Burrows Diamond (FR) 5-2 (11-10) Led, headed before 4th, joined leader 7th, pushed along and headed before 4 out, lost place next, fading when mistake 2 out, 4th of 5, 8 1/2l behind Avoid De Master (11-3) at Newcastle 2m hcp (4) gd in Dec.
Maid O'Malley 15-2 (11-3) Chased leaders, pushed along before 3 out, ridden and switched right approaching next, every chance when mistake last, stayed on flat, 2nd of 5, 3/4l behind Avoid De Master (11-3) at Newcastle 2m hcp (4) gd in Dec.
Without Conviction (IRE) 5-1 (11-11) Tracked leaders, made headway and joined leader before final fence, ran on well to lead after last, won going away, won at Hexham 2m 4f hcp (5) hvy in Dec beating Eveque (10-12) by 4l, 12 ran.
Marta Des Mottes (FR) 10-1 (10-0) Hampered at start, held up and made headway after 3 out, kept on after 2 out, made no impression after last hurdle, 5th of 7, 6 3/4l behind Miranda (11-12) at Ludlow 2m hcp (2) gs in Dec.
