in touch, headway 3 out, mistake in 2nd 2 out, ridden before last, no impression
made all, clear before 2 out, easily
in rear, outpaced 5 out, headway before 2 out, chased winner from last, no impression
tracked winner until before 2 out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, blundered 1st, ridden after 3 out, soon weakened and pulled up before 2 out
behind, pushed along 5 out, soon weakened
Miss Sassypants won this last year from an 8lb lower mark and will be primed for another crack after last month's run at Market Rasen, her first since November. MAID OF TUSCANY likes quick ground and the minimum trip and though raised 9lb for her convincing victory at Fontwell looks to have plenty going for her and can complete a double. Winning bumper Shanandoa did a bit better at Kempton last time though she had been running very poorly previously but May Hay would have an outstanding chance if her poor run on the track last month can be forgiven as she has won here over hurdles and on the Flat.
Miss Sassypants 12-1 (11-11) Held up in rear, headway after 3 out, not fluent 2 out, stayed on same pace last, 4th of 8, 11 1/2l behind Miss Estela (11-12) at Market Rasen 2m 1f hcp (4) gd in May.
May Hay 9-1 (11-8) Led to 5 out, weakened after 3 out, 9th of 11, dist behind Belize (11-7) at Southwell 2m 4f hcp (4) sft in May.
Maid Of Tuscany (IRE) 11-1 (11-9) Soon towards rear, headway chasing leaders approaching 2 out, went 3rd between last two, challenged and hit last, led and hung right run-in, in command when hung right again final 100 yards, won at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp (4) gd in May beating The Kvilleken (11-3) by 4 1/2l, 11 ran.
Northern Meeting (IRE) 14-1 (8-13) Led, stayed with one rival near side in straight, headed by winner on far side over 2f out, soon no chance, lost 2nd over 1f out, 4th when edged left and one pace inside final furlong, 4th of 5, 8 1/2l behind Stockhill Diva (9-5) at Windsor 1m 4f hcp fll (4) gf in May.
Shanandoa 10-1 (11-2) Held up towards rear, steady headway approaching 4 out, chased leaders before 2 out where every chance, soon ridden, 4th and no extra run-in, 4th of 11, 6 1/2l behind Bulletproof (11-12) at Kempton 2m hcp (4) gd in May.
The Absent Mare 10-1 (10-9) Always towards rear, ridden and no impression 3 out, soon no extra, 12th of 14, 37 1/4l behind Eric The Third (10-10) at Kilbeggan 2m hcp gd in Sep.
