tracked leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on towards finish
in touch, ridden to lead inside final furlong, kept on towards finish
towards rear, effort over 1f out, kept on and no impression
in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
led, headed over 1f out, faded inside final furlong
What Do You Think never threatened when third on her handicap debut over 7f here in September and has her first start since. Odds On Oli finished closer dropped back to 7f at Wolverhampton last time but BARBARA VILLIERS (NAP) is preferred in this. Mark Johnston’s filly had no more to give in the closing stages over 1m2f last time so the return to a mile should suit as she goes handicapping for the first time. High Seas has yet to figure in handicaps though makes more appeal than either Leahcar or Plansina.
Barbara Villiers 4-1 (8-11) Tracked winner, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace, 2nd of 10, 6l behind Desert Wind (9-2) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f stks (5) pol in Jan.
High Seas (IRE) 7-1 (9-5) Towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong, not trouble leaders, 4th of 7, 6 1/4l behind Papa Stour (9-7) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (5) pol in Jan.
Leahcar 100-1 (9-0) Towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, kept on final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 11, 8 3/4l behind Caring Touch (9-0) at Newcastle 1m mdn fll stks (5) pol in Dec.
What Do You Think (IRE) 6-1 (9-2) Held up mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 3 1/4l behind Crown Of Cortez (9-4) at Newcastle 7f (6) pol in Sep.
Odds On Oli 10-1 (9-0) In touch, headway over 2f out, no extra, 4th of 11, 2 3/4l behind Zapateado (9-2) at Wolverhampton 7f (6) pol in Nov.
Plansina 12-1 (8-7) Outpaced, never on terms, 8th of 12, 11l behind Bop It (9-12) at Southwell 5f hcp (6) pol in Jan.