led 2nd to after 5th, 15 lengths 2nd and no chance when fell 3 out
in touch in chasing group, weakened 6th, tailed off and pulled up before 2 out
mid-division, struggling 5th, tailed off when pulled up before next
prominent in chasing group, left disputing 15 lengths 2nd 3 out, plodded on one pace
not fluent, took keen hold and always in rear, tailed off 6th
jumped poorly in rear, struggling 4th, soon tailed off and pulled up after next
behind most of way, tailed off when pulled up after 5th
not fluent, behind, ridden and struggling 5th and pulled up after
prominent in chasing group, left disputing 15 lengths 3 out, plodded on one pace
mostly led chasing group, one pace and no chance when hampered 3 out
not fluent, always behind, tailed off when mistake 3 out
soon struggling in rear, tailed off and pulled up after 5th
rear division, blundered 2nd, 4th and well beaten when fell last
In what looks a pretty modest affair Dance Hall Diva can take the honours, Laconicos and Ellerslie Tom could provide most danger. Mark Usher's filly is very lightly raced having had just two runs on the flat before making a very promising hurdles debut. She started at 50/1 but belied those odds by finishing just eight lengths behind the smart Equilibria. With plenty of improvement expected she looks the one to be on here. Laconicos showed plenty of promise on his debut as well, he actually finished ahead of the selection in that course and distance event. However Dance Hall Diva has much more scope and is expected to reverse the form. Ellerslie Tom put in a terrific effort last time when fourth to The Pen in a decent race at Wetherby and has to be a major threat to all. Any money for the Bill Turner pair Jules Lee and Smokincanon would be significant, and Josear cannot be ruled out following some consistent efforts, but we expect Dance Hall Diva to do the business today.
Ellerslie Tom 5-1 (10-12) Led, hit 4 out, driven and mistake 2 out, ridden and headed approaching last, weakened flat, 4th of 22, 4 1/2l behind The Pen (9-12) at Wetherby 2m 3yo nov hdl (E) gf in Oct.
Harry May 14-1 (8-5) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 14, 4l behind Yenaled (8-10) at Catterick 1m 4f app clm (6) gd in Oct (Flat).
It's A Hottie 28-1 (10-12) Held up, never a factor, 9th of 10, 43l behind Sword of Damascus (11-0) at Towcester 1m 5f nhf (H) sft in Nov.
Josear 12-1 (10-5) Led, ridden after 3 out, headed approaching 2 out, stayed on same pace, 3rd of 14, 12l behind Twist Magic (11-5) at Wincanton 2m 3yo nov hdl (E) gs.
Laconicos (IRE) 25-1 (10-9) Prominent, slow jump 2nd, mistake when ridden to dispute 2nd place 2 out , one pace last, 3rd of 13, 4 1/2l behind Equilibria (10-12) at Plumpton 2m 3yo mdn hdl (D) gs in Nov.
Smokincanon 14-1 (8-9) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 14, 1 1/2l behind Mytton's Bell (9-0) at Southwell 7f 3yo sll (6) fbs in Oct (Flat).
Another Mistress 66-1 (10-5) Pulled hard, mistake 1st, led, tried to run out and unseated rider at the 3rd in race won by Equilibria (10-12) at Plumpton 2m 3yo mdn hdl (D) gs in Nov, 13 ran.
Blazing Ember 40-1 (10-0) With leader, led after 4f, headed and weakened over 3f out, 7th of 10, 28l behind Sword of Damascus (11-0) at Towcester 1m 5f nhf (H) sft in Nov.
Briannie (IRE) 40-1 (9-12) Always behind, tailed off 6th, 8th of 11, 44l behind Tora Bora (10-12) at Fontwell 2m 2f 3yo nov hdl (E) sft.
Dance Hall Diva 50-1 (9-12) Tracked leader until badly hampered and lost place 3rd, headway to chase leaders 3 out, one pace, 5th of 13, 8l behind Equilibria (10-12) at Plumpton 2m 3yo mdn hdl (D) gs in Nov.
Desert Moonbeam (IRE) 100-1 (10-0) Pulled hard, saddle slipped, led and hit 3rd, weakened quickly and pulled up 4 out in race won by Tora Bora (10-12) at Fontwell 2m 2f 3yo nov hdl (E) sft, 11 ran.
Femme D'avril (FR) 66-1 (9-12) Pulled early, prominent, ridden approaching 2 out, weakened approaching last, 7th of 14, 41l behind Twist Magic (11-5) at Wincanton 2m 3yo nov hdl (E) gs.
River Role 66-1 (10-0) Behind, headway over 3f out, one pace from 2f out, 6th of 13, 22l behind Milan Deux Mille (10-12) at Exeter 1m 5f nhf (H) sft.
Satin Rose 14-1 (10-5) Chased leaders, ridden to lead briefly 2 out, weakened approaching last, 4th of 16, 12l behind Goldstar Dancer (11-5) at Catterick 2m 3yo nov hdl (C) gd in Nov.
Jules Lee 100-1 (8-7) In touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened and eased over 1f out, 13th of 14, 50l behind Missie Baileys (8-7) at Windsor 1m 2yo sll (F3) gd in Oct '04 (Flat).
