held up, hit 5th, headway approaching 7th, close 4th at last, ridden and kept on same pace
held up and always towards rear
chased leader until 6th, hit next, weakened
held up, headway to track leaders at 6th, ridden approaching last, stayed on well under strong pressure to lead final strides
led, ridden and headed after 2 out, rallied gamely and every chance flat, no extra close home
held up, headway 6th, led after 2 out, soon ridden, no extra when headed close home
chased leaders until 3rd, lost touch from 5th, pulled up after 3 out
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Epitre is expected to go close in this tricky finale, along with See Me There, however Sninfia is our idea of the winner. This daughter of Hector Protector has always had ability but doesn't always show it. However she belied odds of 40/1 when finishing an excellent third behind Alikat in a competitive race over course and distance last time and can go well here at a decent price. Epitre's second behind Tighe Caster is looking very good form, however he did disappoint next time out. If he puts his best foot forward today he should be capable of reaching the frame. Meanwhile See Me There is consistent at this sort of level and ran another solid race when fourth behind Back Nine at Sandown last month. Gan Eagla and Mrs Philip have winning form this season so have to be respected, but for the winner it has to be the top weight Sninfia
Sninfia (IRE) 40-1 Held up in mid-division, headway after 3 out, ridden and stayed on from 2 out, 3rd of 14, 12l behind Alikat at Taunton 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-110 (E) gs in Feb.
Mr Fernet 8-1 Held up, hit 7th, stayed on to chase leaders under pressure before last, kept on run-in, 3rd of 9, 3 1/2l behind Mel In Blue at Newbury 2m 3f cnd nov hcp hdl (E) gs.
Mrs Philip 4-1 Held up in mid-division, headway after 2 out, weakened approaching last, 7th of 9, 24l behind Kildee Lass at Taunton 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-120 (D) gd in Nov.
Royal Prodigy (USA) 13-2 Prominent, ridden and outpaced after 7th, rallied and ran on well from last, nearest finish, 5th of 16, 5l behind Breezer at Taunton 2m 3f sll hcp hdl 0-95 (G) gs.
Ho Ho Hill (IRE) 25-1 Mid-division until weakened approaching 3 out, 6th of 12, 40l behind Blue Business at Taunton 3m nov hdl (E) gd in Feb.
Gan Eagla (IRE) 7-2fav Made most to 3rd, ridden approaching 5th, soon weakened, tailed off when pulled up at the last in race won by Mnason at Towcester 2m hcp hdl 0-110 (E) sft in Feb, 17 ran.
Epitre (FR) 9-4fav Prominent, ridden and every chance 2 out, weakened approaching last, 6th of 12, 18l behind Broke Road at Wincanton 2m hcp hdl 0-125 (D) sft in Feb.
See Me There 10-1 Held up towards rear, headway to chase leaders approaching 2 out, 4th and no impression when hit last, 4th of 13, 9l behind Back Nine at Sandown 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 0-110 (D) gd in Feb.
