chased leader, relegated to midfield 2nd, in rear 6th, ridden after 3 out, kept on from 2 out
held up towards rear, progress to chase leaders 3 out, smooth progress to lead 2 out, drew clear before last, stayed on flat
midfield, progress to press leader after 3 out, close up 2 out, outpaced by winner before last, kept on flat
led, jumped right 3 out and ridden, headed 2 out, weakened before last
in rear, steady headway 6th, ridden after 3 out, one pace from 2 out
chased leader, awkward 2 out and ridden, kept on from before last but no chance with winner
Peltwell prevailed by only a neck at Hereford to land a six-timer. She may find a further 5lb rise beyond her on this occasion but the less exposed Cup Of Coffee can improve further now handicapping after winning a maiden hurdle at Ludlow. Maria Magdalena never threatened when third at Huntingdon while Table Mountain finished runner-up at the same track back in May but LAURA BULLION (NAP) has the more recent form. She finished closer at Taunton on only her second outing for Olly Murphy’s in-form yard and can race off the same mark with cheekpieces applied.
Laura Bullion (IRE) 5-1 (12-1) Rear mid-division, pushed along and headway into 4th before omitted 2 out, stayed on and every chance last, no extra run-in, 3rd of 10, 2l behind Molliana (10-13) at Taunton 2m 3f hcp (4) gf in Nov.
Peltwell (IRE) 10-3 (11-5) Held up in rear, headway 3 out, went 2nd final bend, led last, edged right flat, driven out, won at Hereford 2m hcp (4) gd in Nov beating Sashenka (11-10) by nk, 7 ran.
Cup Of Coffee (FR) 5-1 (11-4) Waited with in 3rd, closer at 5th, 2nd before 3 out, challenged next, led narrowly last, stayed on gamely, driven out, won at Ludlow 2m mdn (4) gd in Nov beating Rainyday Woman (11-4) by 1 1/4l, 6 ran.
Maria Magdalena (IRE) 5-1 (10-13) Led until 2nd, chased winner, ridden and beaten in 3rd 2 out, well held flat, 3rd of 7, 13 1/2l behind Geromino (11-12) at Huntingdon 2m hcp (3) gd in Nov.
Table Mountain 150-1 (8-10) Pulled hard and always in rear, tailed off, 12th of 15, dist behind Stratum (9-2) at Ascot 2m 6f stks (2) sft in Jun.
Blue Hawaii (IRE) 9-2 (10-9) Held up, ridden and outpaced after 3 out, never a factor, 7th of 10, 16 1/4l behind Volkovka (11-12) at Carlisle 2m 1f hcp (4) gs in Nov.
