held up, headway 7th, led 3 out, stayed on well from last
tracked leader, led 7th, headed 3 out, soon weakened
held up behind, weakened approaching 2 out
held up, ridden after 3 out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, upsides from 7th until after next, soon weakened
in touch, challenged 3 out, every chance next, no extra
led to 7th, soon weakened, pulled up before 2 out
held up, headway 7th, chased winner after 2 out, no impression
held up behind, pushed along 5th, weakend next, pulled up before 2 out
A trappy contest gets proceedings underway but something has to win and the principals look to be Safari Run, Senora Snoopy and Riverbank Rainbow and the vote is given to Safari Run. The selection was a fair fourth behind Tot O' Whiskey last time out that horse has since ran well in the Imperial Cup and under conditions that suit despite giving weight away all round he will be hard to beat. Senora Snoopy rates the main danger on her latest second behind Fretwork but although she travels well in her races she often finds less than expected off the bridle and again looks vulnerable. Riverbank Rainbow is another worthy of respect on his latest fourth behind Cornerback, she looks sure to be suited by this better ground and should be watched in the market. Of the remainder Riodan hails from a shrewd yard and is worth a cautionary look in the market but for the winner we return to Safari Run who sets a fair standard and will be hard to beat.
Safari Run (IRE) 9-2 (11-0) Held up in touch, effort approaching last, no extra flat, 4th of 11, 12l behind Tot O'Whiskey (11-5) at Hexham 2m nh nov hdl (4) gs in Nov.
Compton Eclaire (IRE) 40-1 (10-2) Led to 3rd, weakened from 4 out, tailed off, last of 6, well behind Heavenly Chorus (10-6) at Doncaster 2m mrs hcp hdl (3) gd in Feb.
Cozwecan (IRE) Blueprint mare out of a lightly-raced mare.
Crystal Runner 200-1 (10-5) In touch, lost place 4 out, blundered and unseated rider 3 out in race won by Starting Point (11-12) at Kelso 2m nov hdl (4) hvy in Jan, 15 ran.
Diamond Destiny (IRE) 6-1 (10-10) Took keen hold, tracked leaders, ridden over 4f out, weakened 3f out, 8th of 12, 14l behind Gold Reef (10-3) at Huntingdon 2m mrs nhf (5) gs in Dec.
Miss Lightning 200-1 (10-4) Tracked leaders, led after 7th, headed 4 out, weakened 2 out, 5th of 18, 16l behind Runthatpastmeagain (11-4) at Wetherby 2m 3f mdn hdl (5) gs in Feb.
Riodan (IRE) 6-1 (11-1) Chased leaders, ridden and effort 3 out, kept on same pace from next, 4th of 17, 9l behind Fretwork (9-12) at Huntingdon 2m 5f mrs mdn hdl (4) gd in Feb.
Riverbank Rainbow 7-2jt-fav (11-2) Tracked leaders, led 7th, headed 3 out, soon outpaced, 4th of 16, 29l behind Cornerback (11-2) at Newcastle 2m 6f mdn hdl (5) gs in Feb.
Senora Snoopy (IRE) 10-3 (11-1) Held up in rear, headway 4 out, led approaching last, wandered under pressure and headed near finish, 2nd of 17, hd behind Fretwork (9-12) at Huntingdon 2m 5f mrs mdn hdl (4) gd in Feb.
Silver Destiny 66-1 (10-10) Always towards rear, 11th of 18, well behind Mr Multifix (11-0) at Ayr 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) sft in Feb.
Namarian (IRE) 100-1 (10-0) Always towards rear, tailed off when pulled up 2 out in race won by Theatre Belle (10-6) at Catterick 2m 3f cnd sll hdl (5) sft in Feb, 15 ran.
