towards rear, effort over 2f out, no impression
prominent, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten
towards rear, never dangerous
led after 1f, driven, headed over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
dwelt, towards rear, driven halfway, some late headway, never near to challenge
towards rear, never on terms
held up, behind leaders, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
in touch, driven over 2f out, ridden, one pace, soon weakened inside final furlong
prominent, led over 3f out, headed entering final furlong, stayed on same pace
Korikancha can make experience count over Kasumi, with Crazy Bear, Mind Out and Dinner Dance others to note. Korikancha did not show a great deal on her first three Turf outings last year, but ran very well on heavy ground on the last of them at Yarmouth in October. She improved for the step up to a mile that day, and despite dropping back in trip for her all-weather debut at Lingfield a month ago, she so nearly came good, just failing to overhaul Veronica's Girl at the finish. This more testing Fibresand surface, and the move back up to a mile should ensure that she makes a bold bid to open her account. Kasumi ran better than expected to finish second on her belated debut at Lingfield a fortnight ago, and with only normal improvement she can be expected to figure, while Crazy Bear was a promising second here just before Christmas, and as she is a half-sister to Mr Dinos, she should be followed when stepped up in distance eventually. Mind Out hails from a stable that can get them ready first time, and Dinner Dance is from a good yard, but as stated, we feel that the experience of Korikancha will prove decisive.
Daaweitza 14-1 (8-9) Held up, ridden 2f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 5l behind Moi Aussi (9-6) at Southwell 1m 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) fbs in Dec.
Jeudi 50-1 (8-8) Slowly into stride, outpaced in rear, last of 11, 35l behind Keel (8-8) at W'hampton 7f mdn stk (5) pol.
Mind Out (USA) Minardi gelding, half-brother to 2 winning sprinters.
Tip Top Style Tipsy Creek gelding out of Eliza Jane.
Beginners Luck (IRE) 8-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, not much room over 3f out, soon beaten, 8th of 13, 21l behind Petrichan (8-12) at Southwell 1m banded stk (7) fbs.
Crazy Bear (IRE) 66-1 (8-5) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 2nd of 11, 2l behind Salute The General (8-9) at Southwell 1m 2yo mdn aut (6) fbs in Dec.
Kasumi 25-1 (8-9) Prominent, chased winner 2f out, no impression, 2nd of 12, 7l behind Miss Highjinks (8-9) at Lingfield 1m 3yo mdn (5) pol.
Korikancha (IRE) 6-4fav (8-11) Bumped start, held up, went badly right after 2f, chased leaders 2f out, ran on strongly final furlong, gaining near finish, 2nd of 10, hd behind Veronica's Girl (8-11) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn fll (5) pol in Dec.