mid-division until weakened approaching 3 out
held up, headway approaching 7th, ridden and effort approaching 2 out, kept on
held up rear, weakened 3 out
mid-division until weakened approaching 7th
tracked leaders, went 2nd 6th, led approaching 2 out, driven out
led 2nd, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, rallying when mistake last, stayed on
led to 2nd, chased leader, reminders after 5th, weakened approaching 3 out
held up towards rear, lost touch from 7th
chased leaders until weakened approaching 3 out
Nonrunner
Nonrunner
Sweet Oona has had plenty of chances but she can account for Latin Queen and Shady Grey. The term knocking on the door does not quite capture what Sweet Oona has been doing all season and in a weak race, her form of "seconds to" certainly catches the eye. Latin Queen hails from a yard who always do well here. She was second to Medison round here and on a strict interpretation of that form - she should start as favourite. Shady Grey has had bits and pieces of form for Karen Marks but is still a maiden even after attempts in claiming grade. This is a tougher assignment. Cream Cracker finished a fair runner up to Lamp's Return at Wincanton last Boxing Day and should not be discounted too readily. Signora Panettierra has looked a non-stayer in the past and is passed over in spite of her light racing weight. Sweet Oona visits the last chance saloon for us this afternoon and we shall give her a final chance.
Avenches (GER) 15-8fav In touch, took closer order after 5th, every chance 3 out, weakened before 2 out, 9th of 12, 33l behind Devito at Leicester 2m nov clm hdl (F) hvy in Feb.
Cream Cracker 11-1 Always behind, 11th of 14, well behind Cashel Dancer at Ludlow 2m hcp hdl 0-115 (D) gs in Feb.
Eastwell Violet 12-1 Close up when saddle slipped and pulled up in race won by Rosemauve at Fontwell 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-110 (E) gf in Sept, 7 ran.
Latin Queen (IRE) 11-4 In touch, headway and ridden 2 out, challenged and every chance last, slightly hampered after last, not pace of winner, 2nd of 14, 2 1/2l behind Medison at Taunton 2m 1f nov hdl (E) gs in Jan.
Priscilla 10-1 Held up rear, headway from 4th, ridden approaching 3 out, one pace when mistake 2 out, 4th of 14, 16l behind Penneyrose Bay at Exeter 2m 3f mrs nov hdl (D) gs.
Signora Panettiera (FR) 12-1 Mid-division, ridden after 4 out, never dangerous, 6th of 17, 36l behind United at Huntingdon 2m mrs mdn hdl (E) sft in Feb.
Shady Grey 7-2fav In touch, led 3 out, ridden and headed 2 out, weakened approaching last, finished tired, 2nd of 16, 19l behind Titian Flame at Hereford 2m 3f mdn clm hdl (F) hvy in Feb.
Sweet Oona (FR) 6-5fav Pulled hard, soon chased leader, led 4th, mistake next, hit 3 out, headed 2 out, no chance with winner, 2nd of 8, 11l behind Fiddles Music at Plumpton 2m mrs nov hdl (E) sft in Feb.
