in touch, led over 2f, soon clear, eased inside final furlong
started slowly and behind, soon chased along, effort over 3f out, no impression
held up, ridden along over 3f out, stayed on towards finish, had no chance with winner
chased leaders, ridden over 5f out, soon behind
In another small field we look to oppose the likely favourite Longcroft Lady and instead like the chances of ORPENELLA to finally break her maiden with More Time Tim also in with a shout. There may be a small field for this maiden but it looks competitive enough, which is why the form from the selection's last run could prove vital. The line has stood up well with the winner going on to place and then score albeit over hurdles. Also in her locker is the fact unlike most of the others we know she will go on this surface. Lady Longcroft has done nothing wrong in two starts so far. The latest was an impressive return after a lengthy absence and while that run will bring her on the surface is a bit of a worry. More Time Tim is also yet to try his hoof on the fibresand and his only appearance on ground with cut in it was not promising. The Power Of Phil is rated at a lowly 42 suggesting he has a lot to do to get involved while any market support for newcomer Zabellah should be noted but Orpenella finally looks ready to score.
More Time Tim (IRE) 13-8fav (9-3) In touch, led over 3f out, driven and headed inside final furlong, no extra close home, 2nd of 7, 3/4l behind Focail Eile (9-3) at W'hampton 1m 1f mdn aut stk (6) pol.
The Power of Phil 5-2fav (9-6) Slowly into stride, mid-division, headway over 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 13, 1 1/2l behind Prince Rossi (9-6) at Kempton 1m stk (7) pol.
Lady Longcroft 7-2 (8-12) Tracked leaders, keen, led 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 9, 3/4l behind Brouhaha (9-4) at W'hampton 1m 1f mdn stk (5) pol.
Orpenella 5-4fav (8-12) Tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, wandered left under pressure from 2f out, no chance with winner over 1f out, one pace, 3rd of 6, 6l behind American Spin (9-6) at Kempton 1m 3f mdn auc (6) pol.
Zabellah Zaha filly out of Polar Refrain.