chased leaders, every chance over 1f out, kept on
chased leaders, pushed along 3f out, led over 2f out, kept on
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, one pace
held up and keen, weakened over 2f out
slowly into stride, in rear and pushed along, weakened over 2f out
chased leaders, every chance over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
dwelt, always in rear
This looks a good opportunity for Mel Brittain's MOZAYADA to continue her hot streak; Councellor and Spinning look the main dangers. The selection is seeking her fifth win in a row today and all have come at this venue. She won with plenty in hand last time when she beat Sofia's Star and although this looks more competitive, she still appears to be one step ahead of the handicapper. Councellor looks the obvious danger as he won well at Wolverhampton last time when he beat Aeroplane, and the form has since been franked by the second. Spinning was a little disappointing at Wolverhampton last time but this drop in trip should suit and he could be capable of better today. Majuro is having only his second run for trainer Kevin Ryan, so it will be interesting to see how he gets on after a short break. Mozayada is in great form though and she should be hard to beat.
Majuro (IRE) 7-1 (8-7) Tracked leader, ridden and effort over 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 3rd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Atlantic Story (9-8) at Lingfield 7f hcap (2) pol in Nov.
Councellor (FR) 7-1 (8-10) Held up mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, ran on to lead well inside final furlong, won at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-95 (3) pol in Dec beating Aeroplane (9-3) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Lady Jane Digby 16-1 (8-6) Chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 8, 5l behind Banknote (8-12) at Lingfield 1m stk (3) pol in Dec.
Just Bond (IRE) 8-1 (9-4) Towards rear, steady headway over 3f out, kept on, 4th of 9, 1 1/2l behind Abbondanza (9-6) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Dec.
Spinning 9-4jt-fav (9-6) Slowly into stride, held up towards rear, headway under pressure over 2f out, every chance final furlong, ran on, 3rd of 9, nk behind Hyde Lea Flyer (8-10) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Dec.
Mozayada (USA) 8-15fav (9-3) Made all, shaken up over 1f, pushed out final furlong, comfortably, won at Southwell 1m hcp 0-75 (5) fbs in Dec beating Sofia's Star (9-5) by 3/4l, 4 ran.
New Beginning (IRE) 16-1 (9-6) Ridden and headway over 1f out, soon one pace, 5th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Vine Street (8-13) at Great Leighs 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Dec.