chased leaders until weakened under pressure 3f out
in touch, weakened 6f out, virtually pulled up final 3f
held up in rear, steady headway from halfway, chased leaders over 3f out, kept on under pressure final 2f
behind, headway into mid-division over 5f out, one pace and no impression final 2f
led, ridden 3f out, headed over 2f out, soon hung left and beaten
in touch, ridden 4f out, soon weakened
mid-division, effort under pressure 3f out, soon beaten
in mid-division until fell 6f out
chased leader to 3f out, weakened 2f out
held up in rear, hampered 6f out, no impression final 2f
always behind, tailed off final 5f
in touch, ridden 3f out, stayed on same pace final 2f
close up, tracked leader over 3f out, led over 2f out, drew well clear over 1f out, easily
chased leaders, ridden and not quicken 2f out, weakened over 1f out
behind, some headway over 5f out, behind final 3f
towards rear, saddle slipped after 5f, tailed off
This is probably the best bumper to be run in the UK so far this term and plenty of decent types put their reputations on the line including Candello, Arctic Moss and Boberelle but the vote goes to Funny Times. The selection is related to the stable's useful chaser Better Times Ahead and stepped up on her debut second behind Chef de Cour when running out the convincing winner of a mares' only race at Newcastle, when having today's opponents Diklers Rose and Fortuna Favente behind. Nicky Henderson's Candello has to be respected but did not beat a great deal at Haydock last time and may not represent much in terms of value. Arctic Moss has won three of her four starts, the only blip coming when disappointing in this event 12 months ago and it may be that the daughter of Moscow Society does not handle the Esher venue. Colin Tinkler's horses are back in form now so Ludlow winner Boberelle has to be respected and is another worthy of consideration along with Michael Scudamore's Ludlow scorer Heltornic. Funny Times looks one to keep on the right side of though and she gets the vote.
Arctic Moss (IRE) 5-4fav Held up, headway 6f out, led 3f out, ran on well, won at Musselburgh 2m mrs nhf (H) gf in Feb beating Emkanat by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Candello 2-7fav Tracked leaders, led on bit well over 1f out, drew clear final furlong, easily, won at Haydock 2m mrs nhf (H) hvy in Jan beating Champagne Lou Lou by 9l, 4 ran.
Boberelle (IRE) 8-1 In touch, led over 5f out, clear over 2f out, shaken up over 1f out, ran on well, won at Ludlow 2m mrs nhf (H) gs in Dec beating Nobodys Perfect by 5l, 11 ran.
Diklers Rose (IRE) 9-4fav Tracked leaders and keen, led over 5f out, ridden well over 1f out, kept on under pressure, won at Newcastle 2m nhf (H) sft in Feb beating General Hardi by 2l, 10 ran.
Heltornic (IRE) 7-1 Made all, clear over 3f out, unchallenged, impressive, won at Fakenham 2m nhf (H) gd in Feb beating Fallout by 11l, 14 ran.
Pearly Bay 10-3fav Held up towards rear, headway 6f out, outpaced over 3f out, soon one pace, 3rd of 15, 16l behind Youwontcatchmenow at Chepstow 2m mrs nhf (H) sft in Feb.
She's No Muppet Evensfav Held up in rear, headway over 4f out, ridden over 3f out, one pace, 5th of 12, 12l behind Sweet Ard at Wetherby 2m mrs nhf (H) gs in Nov.
She's Our Daisy (IRE) 8-1 Mid-division, ridden 5f out, soon weakened, 8th of 14, well behind Mister Quasimodo at Exeter 2m 1f nhf (H) gs in Feb.
Create A Storm (IRE) 12-1 Led after 2f, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 15, 46l behind Youwontcatchmenow at Chepstow 2m mrs nhf (H) sft in Feb.
Fortuna Favente (IRE) 5-1 Held up, switched right over 4f out, prominent over 2f out, one pace, 3rd of 15, 5l behind Funny Times at Newcastle 2m mrs nhf (H) gs in Jan.
Lily Grey (FR) 6-1 Chased leader, led over 7f out, ridden 4f out, headed 2f out, soon weakened, 5th of 11, 14l behind She's Our Daisy at Taunton 2m 1f mrs nhf (H) gs in Jan.
Maximoss (IRE) 33-1 Tracked leaders, outpaced 7f out, stayed on late but no impression, 7th of 14, 33l behind Heltornic at Fakenham 2m nhf (H) gd in Feb.
Classic Quart (IRE) 10-1 In touch, headway halfway, ridden to lead and hung left over 1f out, ran on, won at Huntingdon 2m mrs nhf (H) gs in Feb beating Accordello by a nk, 13 ran.
Funny Times 3-1fav Held up, headway halfway, led over 2f out, pushed clear final furlong, won at Newcastle 2m mrs nhf (H) gs in Jan beating Diklers Rose by 4l, 15 ran.
Ballybawn House 7-2 Mid-division, headway 4f out, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace, 3rd of 10, 6l behind Cash And New at Towcester 2m mrs nhf (H) sft in Feb.
Don And Gerry (IRE) 7-2 Held up, headway over 5f out, every chance over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 15, 26l behind Youwontcatchmenow at Chepstow 2m mrs nhf (H) sft in Feb.
Fallout (IRE) 5-1 Mid-division, headway over 2f out, stayed on to take 2nd final furlong, 2nd of 14, 11l behind Heltornic at Fakenham 2m nhf (H) gd in Feb.
Kentford Lady 25-1 In touch, ridden 5f out, soon lost place, 6th of 8, 47l behind Its A Dream at Folkestone 2m 1f nhf (H) gs in Feb.
