raced keenly, chased leader, every chance 2f out, lost 2nd over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
held up tracking leaders in 5th, pushed along and outpaced over 2f out, no threat after
held up in rear, smooth headway near side of group halfway, chased leaders 3f out, ridden inside final 2f, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, pushed along and weakened over 2f out
chased leaders near side of group, led narrowly inside final 2f, ridden and strongly pressed over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, no extra in 3rd inside final furlong
raced keenly, held up, smooth headway near side rail chasing leaders over 2f out, went 2nd going well inside final furlong, found little
led until entering final 2f, weakened quickly
held up in last trio, headway far side of group chasing leaders over 2f out, not clear run and switched left inside final 2f, ridden to lead entering final furlong, ran on well
Elusive Heights and Bawaader filled the places over track and trip recently and the former is fitted with headgear today attempting to win for the first time since 2016. But LADY ALAVESA finished runner-up in a higher grade contest over course and distance last week and Michael Herrington’s mare may prove good enough with an apprentice taking 5lb off her back on this occasion. Happy Face was placed over a longer trip in novice company last time and makes her handicap debut while the more exposed Tagur is back on a winning mark and is preferred of the remainder.
Elusive Heights (IRE) 6-1 (10-2) Led, clear over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, stayed on same pace, 2nd of 11, 1 3/4l behind Channel Packet (9-12) at Newcastle 1m hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Inner Circle (IRE) 40-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, effort over 2f out, faded final furlong, 6th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Nezar (9-7) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (5) pol in Jan.
Lady Alavesa 17-2 (9-4) Steadied start, held up in rear, good headway near side rail 2f out, led over 1f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, stayed on same pace, no chance with winner, 2nd of 9, 2 1/4l behind Champagne Rules (9-8) at Newcastle 1m hcp (5) pol in Feb.
Happy Face (IRE) 22-1 (9-0) Led 2f, tracked leader, led over 2f out, ridden and hung left inside final furlong, headed and no extra towards finish, 2nd of 9, 1l behind Fair Star (9-5) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f stks (5) pol in Feb.
Bawaader (IRE) 50-1 (9-12) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, just held onto 3rd, 3rd of 11, 2 1/4l behind Channel Packet (9-12) at Newcastle 1m hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Betty Grable (IRE) 18-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, no extra well inside final furlong, 6th of 8, 5 3/4l behind Siena Mia (8-9) at Newcastle 7f hcp fll (5) pol in Jan.
Tagur (IRE) 10-3fav (8-11) Chased leaders 2f, behind and outpaced when switched outside over 5f out, ridden over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, no chance with leaders, 5th of 7, 5l behind Bond Angel (9-2) at Southwell 1m hcp (5) pol in Jan.
Zeshov (IRE) 25-1 (9-4) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, never troubled leaders, 6th of 12, 4 3/4l behind Ruby Gates (9-10) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
