dwelt, raced wide, tracked winner until pushed along over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
dwelt, tracked leaders, chased winner 2f out, ridden and kept on same pace
made all, ridden and quickened entering final furlong, ran on
Ray Of Colours makes his handicap debut having finished fourth at Lingfield though the winner has been beaten in a handicap subsequently. Victory House drops back down in trip having failed to show any progress but NAOMI’S CHARM ran her best race so far when third at Newcastle and an apprentice’s allowance helps her cause today. Dancing Gypsy would have a shout if taking part though was due to run at Kempton yesterday.
Ray Of Colours (IRE) 33-1 (8-10) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra in 4th final 100 yards, 4th of 12, 2 3/4l behind Mohatu (8-10) at Lingfield 1m mdn stks (5) pol in Jan.
Victory House (IRE) 9-2 (9-5) Keen close up, lost place 6f out, in touch, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 6, 6 1/4l behind Raintown (10-1) at Lingfield 1m 2f (5) pol in Dec.
Naomi's Charm (IRE) 10-1 (9-3) Led for 3f, chased leader, led again inside final 2f, hard driven inside final furlong, headed inside final 150 yards, no extra in 3rd final 100 yards, 3rd of 5, 1 1/4l behind Magicdollar (8-12) at Newcastle 1m hcp (5) pol in Jan.
Dancing Gypsy 6-1 (9-8) Close up, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 6, 3 1/4l behind Star Child (9-7) at Chelmsford City 1m hcp (5) pol in Jan.