tracked winner until 5th and from 6th until before 7th, not fluent 12th, ridden to take 2nd again before 2 out, no impression last, stayed on same pace
tracked leaders, went 2nd 5th until 6th, 2nd again before 7th, not fluent 3 out, soon ridden, 3rd and beaten next, stayed on same pace
held up in touch, mistake 7th, not fluent 13th or 14th, outpaced before 3 out, well beaten next
made all, clear last, stayed on strongly
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A tremendous race in prospect with impressive Feltham winner and unbeaten over fences, Tea For Two, aiming to provide more headlines for Lizzie Kelly. The Williams charge is clearly a leading player but BRISTOL DE MAI has also really impressed with the way he's taken to fencing and cruised away from his rivals when scoring effortlessly the last day at Haydock. His jumping was immaculate for the most part and he represents a touch of value against the assured favourite in receipt of 3lb over a trip sure to suit. Maximiser is interesting whilst Bitofapuzzle could add additional fizz to a magnificent race as she seemed sure to maintain her unbeaten record over fences last time in Ireland when tipping up late on. Don't rule her out if turning up here instead of Wetherby, which is her first choice.
As De Mee (FR) 10-1 (11-7) Held up in rear, headway 11th, tracked leaders, ridden 4 out, weakening when fell next, at Kempton 3m (1) gs in Dec.
Tea For Two 9-4 (11-7) Keen, raced wide in touch, headway 10th, chased clear leader 3 out, led approaching last, ran on strongly, won at Kempton 3m (1) gs in Dec beating Southfield Royale (11-7) by 4l, 7 ran.
Ubak (FR) 11-4 (11-8) Held up in rear, not fluent 3rd or 6th, went 4th from 10th, blundered 11th, ridden and headway before 2 out, led when blundered and unseated rider last, at Huntingdon 2m 4f hcp (3) hvy in Jan.
Bristol De Mai (FR) 7-4 (11-0) Led to 5 out, led next, clear from before 2 out, easily, won at Haydock 2m 4f (1) hvy in Jan beating Amore Alato (11-0) by 32l, 5 ran.
Maximiser (IRE) 3-1 (11-1) Led until fell 11th, at Newbury 2m 4f (1) sft in Nov.
Bitofapuzzle 3-10fav (11-0) Prominent and disputed lead, led after 3rd, 2 lengths advantage travelling well when mistake and unseated rider 3 out, at Thurles 2m 4f (1) sft in Jan.
