tracked leaders in 3rd, went 2nd over 3f out, led over 1f out, soon clear
led, soon clear, headed over 1f out, one pace
tracked leader until over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, no impression
in rear, ridden over 3f out, never dangerous
It's hard to get past ALUMINA in this. Chasing a five timer, her previous wins have included a couple of victories over 6f on the Fibresand and Jack Garritty's allowance negates a penalty for her latest success. Black Vale is only 3lb higher than December's win over track and trip and should make a race of it having scored at Lingfield last time. Glace won a maiden at the same track before attempting to make all on her handicap debut but is still preferred to Evacusafe Lady, who appears to be struggling off her current mark.
Alumina (IRE) 4-6fav (9-7) Made all, quickened clear entering final 2f, found extra when pressed inside final furlong, gamely, won at Southwell 6f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) fbs beating Brownsville (9-0) by 3/4l, 5 ran.
Black Vale (IRE) 6-1 (8-0) Keen, made all, clear halfway, increased lead 2f out, ridden over 1f out, just held on, won at Lingfield 1m 3yo clm stks (6) pol beating No Refund (8-6) by nk, 7 ran.
Glace (IRE) 7-2 (8-6) Broke well, prominent, every chance from 2f out, weakened final furlong, last of 4, 4 1/2l behind War Of Art (9-7) at Lingfield 1m 3yo hcp (4) pol in Feb.
Evacusafe Lady 9-4fav (9-7) Raced wide, prominent, led over 3f out, ridden when headed just inside final furlong, lost 2nd near finish, 3rd of 7, 8l behind Day Star Lad (9-5) at Southwell 1m app hcp 0-60 (6) fbs.
