chased leader, ridden to lead approaching 2 out when pressed, few lengths clear last, ran on well flat
led, ridden and headed approaching 3 out, weakened 2 out
held up, not fluent 8th, rapid headway on outside to press leader approaching 2 out, soon outpaced, no extra from last
held up, took it up approaching 3 out, ridden and headed home turn, weakened thereafter
Brown Bullet is not out of this dropped another pound while Wincanton third Shirocco's Dream seeks to add to her two victories in the autumn but SAINTE DOCTOR (NAP) has been an improved performer since returning from a break and she appeared to have plenty in hand at Uttoxeter last month. The lightly-raced Piccadilly Lilly should have more to offer while maiden winner Puffin Bay is also interesting in only her second handicap.
Sainte Doctor (FR) 11-4fav (11-12) In touch, headway 4 out, every chance next, led 2 out, ran on, comfortable, won at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp (4) gs in Mar beating Royal Practitioner (11-10) by 4 1/4l, 10 ran.
Shirocco's Dream (IRE) 17-2 (11-4) Led, joined 3 out, ridden and headed before 2 out, no extra, 3rd of 5, 5 1/4l behind Merry Mistress (10-10) at Wincanton 1m 7f hcp (3) gd in Mar.
Puffin Bay 12-1 (10-0) Held up, ridden and kept on before 2 out, not reach leaders after final hurdle, 3rd of 7, 5 1/2l behind Miranda (11-12) at Ludlow 2m hcp (2) gs in Dec.
Brown Bullet (IRE) 6-1 (10-9) Led into start, raced keenly in last, headway 3 out, went 3rd before 2 out, no impression, kept on, 3rd of 5, 4 1/4l behind Thibault (11-12) at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp (4) gd in Mar.
Piccadilly Lilly 9-2 (11-12) Held up towards rear, ridden before 3 out, some headway 2 out, faded before last, 4th of 5, 6 3/4l behind Heure De Gloire (10-10) at Ffos Las 2m hcp (4) gs in Mar.
