tracked leader, led over 2f out, soon ridden, headed inside final furlong, no extra
behind, headway over 3f out, stayed on final furlong, never nearer
led, headed over 2f out, stayed on same pace
held up, under pressure halfway, kept on final furlong, never on terms
dwelt, pushed along in mid-division, never dangerous
held up in touch, ridden to challenge over 2f out, led inside final furlong, ran on
tracked leaders, lost place over 3f out, soon beaten
JUST MANDY isn't badly treated by the framing of this seller and Richard Fahey's charge has the call marginally ahead of Inside Track while Tiger Hawk looks the only other to give serious thought about. Open to the most improvement the pick has been knocking on the door in a handful of maiden starts. It is a concern that connections have opted to go this route with her in preference to going into a handicap perhaps suggesting they think her mark is too high but with more expected we'll stick with her. Inside Track is the highest rated in the field and isn't weighted out of a bold bid. A proven winner at this track and over this far he makes plenty of appeal but he might be vulnerable to an improver. Tiger Hawk is the type that trainer David Evans does well with and while he has a bit to do on these terms he's not ruled out as he remains in form but with nothing else in th line-up taking our fancy we give Just Mandy the chance to get off the mark.
Inside Track (IRE) 5-1 (8-10) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 10, 8l behind Set Back (8-12) at Southwell 7f 3yo clm stks (6) fbs.
Step To It (IRE) 7-2 (8-10) Held up, pushed along after 2f, headway to chase winner over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 7l behind Premium Charge (9-0) at Southwell 7f app hcp 0-60 (6) fbs.
Tiger Hawk (USA) 10-1 (8-4) With leader, led over 3f out, ridden hung left and headed over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 6, 1 3/4l behind Sweet Child O'mine (9-2) at Southwell 1m 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) fbs.
As Brave As You (IRE) 4-1 (8-7) Dwelt, in rear, ridden over 4f out, kept on final furlong, never near leaders, 6th of 8, 5l behind Dazakhee (8-13) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Feb.
Light The City (IRE) 40-1 (8-0) In rear, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out, 7th of 8, 18l behind Hydrant (9-7) at Southwell 1m 3f mdn stks (5) fbs in Feb.
Just Mandy (IRE) 7-4fav (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden and no impression halfway, until stayed on under pressure entering final furlong, went 2nd, no chance with winner, 2nd of 8, 4 1/2l behind St Ignatius (9-3) at Southwell 5f 3yo mdn stks (5) fbs.
Micky's Bird 40-1 (8-6) Always in rear, 8th of 9, 19l behind Tiger Hawk (8-11) at Southwell 1m 2yo sell stks (6) fbs in Dec.