pushed along early, soon chasing leaders, pushed along halfway, ridden near side over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, went 2nd towards finish, not reach winner
chased leader, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on
slowly into stride and bumped start, outpaced in rear, headway under pressure over 1f out, 4th and no impression final furlong
led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, lost 2nd towards finish
off the pace in last trio, never on terms
went left and bumped rival start, chased leaders far side of group, ridden and weakened over 1f out
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COLORS OF FREEDOM returned a surprise winner over 6f at Newcastle last week for a yard in fine form. She can defy a penalty in this less competitive contest attempting the minimum trip for the first time. Furnicoe found the joint-favourite too good at Newcastle four days ago and looks the main threat given both Harry With Style and Mystical Dreams are fitted with cheekpieces for the first time in the hope of improvement.
Furnicoe (IRE) 10-3jfav (9-6) Led early, prominent, led again over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no impression on winner towards finish, 2nd of 8, 2l behind Ladywantaway (9-3) at Newcastle 5f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Colors Of Freedom 33-1 (8-9) In rear, pushed along and headway approaching final furlong, ridden and ran on to lead towards finish, won at Newcastle 6f (6) pol in Dec beating Silverlode (9-5) by 3/4l, 14 ran.
Harry With Style 8-1 (9-1) Never closer than mid-division, 8th of 10, 4 1/4l behind Pocket The Packet (9-3) at Lingfield 5f (6) pol in Nov.
Mystical Dreams (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Steadied start, always towards rear, 12th of 14, 9 3/4l behind Silent Words (9-0) at Newcastle 5f stks (5) pol in Nov.
Sumac (IRE) 14-1 (9-2) Pulled hard early, held up in 4th, pushed along halfway, ridden over 1f out, hung left and weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 6, 3 1/2l behind Made Of Lir (9-7) at Lingfield 6f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Seven Chakra (FR) 22-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, pushed along over 2f out, soon beaten, last of 8, 9l behind Ladywantaway (9-3) at Newcastle 5f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Artemis Flyer (IRE) 200-1 (8-3) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 14, 5 3/4l behind Colors Of Freedom (8-9) at Newcastle 6f (6) pol in Dec.
Mikka 250-1 (9-7) Went right start, off the pace in 6th, pushed along before halfway, soon outpaced and struggling, 7th of 9, 18 1/2l behind Demi Pointe (9-2) at Chelmsford City 6f stks (4) pol in Dec.