in touch, weakening when not fluent 3 out
in touch, jumped slowly 2nd, pushed along when jumped slowly 7th, weakened next
made all, clear approaching 2 out, ridden approaching last, stayed on
mid-division, headway approaching 7th, ridden before 2 out, one pace
raced keenly, pressed winner after 1st until after 6th, weakened 7th, tailed off and pulled up before 2 out
pulled hard, prominent, chased winner after 6, mistake next 8th, lost 2nd approaching 2 out, soon weakened
jumped slowly 2nd, always towards rear, no chance after 7th
held up towards rear, pushed along and some headway after 8, went moderate 4th 2 out
always behind
soon in touch, weakened after 6th
held up towards rear, mistake 5th, headway when mistake 3 out, chased winner approaching 2 out, stayed on same pace last
A chance is taken here on CHARLOTTES WEBB as Tor Sturgis' mare is chosen ahead of Daurica, Edgevine and Moonlit Path. The selection put up a much improved performance last time out at Wincanton where she filled third spot behind the progressive Caoba who has since franked the form. Considering she blundered late on she is rated better than the winning margin and it may be that this quick ground is what she needs. Blazing Diva is rated 5lb superior but she has become frustrating to follow. Connections will be hoping that a drop back in distance will see this former winning point-to-pointer in a better light. Daurica ran well on her first hurdling start at Uttoxeter to suggest that a race may come her way sooner rather than later, Edgevine is a half-sister to the useful Sovetica and she may appreciate racing back against her own sex, whilst Lake Wakatipu is back over hurdles following a poor run at Wolverhampton. The interesting runner is Moonlit Path who has started at double-figure prices on each start to date. Considering her powerful connections she must be of interest if the market speaks in her favour, especially as her sire was very effective on quick ground. Hurdling newcomers Leader Blue and Sophisticated Lady need market checks but it is Charlottes Webb who is preferred.
Blazing Diva (IRE) 11-1 (11-10) Prominent, led 5th to 6th, led 10th, headed after 3 out, weakened approaching 2 out, mistake last, 7th of 13, 35l behind Cross Kennon (10-8) at Southwell 3m 2f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd.
Charlottes Webb (IRE) 9-1 (10-12) Chased leader, ridden after 3 out, led briefly approaching 2 out, staying on same pace when mistake last, 3rd of 13, 22l behind Caoba (11-5) at Wincanton 2m 6f mrs nov hdl (4) gd.
Daurica 33-1 (10-8) Tracked leaders, stumbled 1st, ridden in 3rd when mistake 2 out, no extra last, 3rd of 12, 8l behind Key Cutter (11-1) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) gd in Mar.
Edgevine 6-1 (10-7) Mid-division, ridden 4 out, closer order and wandered approaching 3 out, soon hard ridden, plugged on, one pace, 5th of 14, 15l behind Horseford Hill (10-11) at Towcester 2m 3f mdn hdl (4) gd.
Elevate Jack (IRE) 80-1 (10-5) Raced keenly, made most until headed before 3 out, soon weakened, pulled up before next, in a race won by Smarties Party (10-12) at Sedgefield 2m 4f mrs nov hdl (4) gd in Mar, 12 ran.
Lake Wakatipu 33-1 (10-10) Chased leaders in 3rd, ridden to challenge when blundered 2 out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 5, 5l behind Our Hero (11-3) at Market Rasen 2m 3f mdn hdl (4) sft in Feb.
Leader Blue (IRE) 9-1 (10-11) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, one pace final 2f, 6th of 13, 14l behind General Miller (10-7) at Kempton 2m NH flat (6) sft in Jan.
Moonlit Path 12-1 (10-12) Mid-division, headway after 6th, effort approaching 2 out, stayed on same pace, 4th of 13, 8l behind Lavender Track (10-12) at Taunton 2m 3f mrs nov hdl (4) gs in Mar.
Silveretta 250-1 (10-8) Held up mid-division, went 2nd at 4th, weakened from 6th, 8th of 9, well behind Dancing Dik (10-9) at Newcastle 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) gf in Mar.
Sophisticated Lady 40-1 (10-12) Mid-division, pushed along before halfway, weakened over 7f out, 14th of 20, well behind Lady Vera (11-1) at Warwick 2m mrs NH flat (4-7yo) (6) gs in Mar.
Starlight Air 33-1 (10-5) Mistakes, mid-division, outpaced 3 out, never dangerous, 8th of 13, well behind Good Citizen (10-12) at Market Rasen 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) sft in Jul.
Surprise Me Sally Rock City filly out of Go Sally Go.
Reelwill (FR) 22-1 (9-11) Mid-division, headway 4th, led 8th, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, regained lead after 2 out, headed towards finish, 2nd of 12, 2 1/4l behind Nabouko (11-0) at Southwell 2m 5f mdn hdl (5) gd.
Princess Arwen 200-1 (9-13) Always in rear, 9th of 11, well behind Marchand D'argent (10-13) at Chepstow 2m nh nov hdl (4) gd.
