slowly into stride, behind, headway halfway, soon chasing leaders, weakened over 2f out
behind, headway 2f out, stayed on, never nearer
held up mid-division, headway over 3f out, soon no impression
prominent on outside, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders under pressure 3f out, soon weakened
held up in touch, smooth headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, hung left, ran on well
led over 6f out, headed over 1f out, stayed on same pace
led until over 6f out, remained prominent, driven over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
A few of the usual suspects on view and NAOMH GEILEIS can make course form count ahead of General Tufto and Greek Theatre. Mark Johnston's runner was beaten over an inadequate six furlongs last time out but she has shaped well over seven previously and a look back through her career tells us that connections appear to be going back to their original thoughts of her being a miler. General Tufto could be well treated on some of his old form. The drop in trip seems welcome as he has not got home over further. Greek Theatre returns from a long absence. The former Amanda Perrett inmate made all to win a handicap at Great Leighs before running no sort of race over hurdles at Fakenham. Bryan Smart has had a couple of winners of late so Wing Diva makes a degree of appeal off a light racing weight. If You Knew Suzy has left Alan Swinbank and now makes a debut for Ronnie Barr. The remainder seem to be exposed as well past their best. It will be interesting to see if this turns into a tactical affair as this may play against the staying types but Naomh Geileis should have the class to cope with any circumstances.
Greek Theatre (USA) 10-1 (9-4) Made all, hard ridden and clear over 1f out, stayed on well, won at Great Leighs 1m 3yo hcp (6) pol in Oct '08 beating Miss Understanding (8-4) by 1 1/4l, 9 ran.
Naomh Geileis (USA) 7-1 (8-7) Towards rear, ridden over 3f out, kept on, never nearer, 6th of 13, 3l behind Great Charm (9-1) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-75 (5) fbs in Nov.
Starlight Gazer 25-1 (9-0) Close up, led over 4f out, ridden, headed 3f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 12, 9l behind Black Dahlia (9-5) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Nov.
Kingsmaite 25-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 13, 6l behind Bertie Southstreet (8-13) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Sep.
If You Knew Suzy 7-1 (9-5) Led, headed after 1f and remained in touch until weakened over 2f out, last of 12, well behind Umverti (9-0) at Pontefract 1m 2f fll hcp (5) gd in May.
General Tufto 10-1 (8-13) Tracked winner, seemingly going well from 3f out, ridden over 1f out, no impression, weakened inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 6l behind Shadows Lengthen (9-1) at Southwell 1m 3f hcp (0-65) (6) fbs.
Wing Diva (IRE) 11-4fav (8-8) Awkward start, headway to lead after 1f, clear with one other from over 4f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened and hung right over 1f out, 3rd of 8, 15l behind Resplendent Ace (9-3) at Southwell 1m 4f app hcp 0-75 (5) fbs in Nov.
Komreyev Star 20-1 (10-3) Held up, wide and headway 3f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 10th of 14, 9l behind Prince Golan (10-6) at Southwell 1m Amateur Handicap (0-60) (3yo+) (6) fbs in Nov.
