dwelt, soon behind, ridden after 7f out, pulled up 5f out
in touch, headway on bit over 6f out, led over 4f out, ridden and headed 3f out, one pace
mid-division, headway and every chance 4f out, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
mid-division, ridden after 7f, weakened 6f out
prominent, headway over 3f out, every chance 2f out, no extra final furlong
led, ridden and headed over 4f out, weakened 3f out
pulled hard and held up towards rear, headway and chased leaders halfway, ridden 4f out, one pace
chased leaders, headway and challenged 4f out, led on bit 3f out, ridden clear final furlong readily
held up towards rear, headway 4f out, stayed on same pace from 2f out
held up in touch, ridden 5f out, soon weakened
held up mid-division, ridden over 4f out, headway 3f out, stayed on final furlong
prominent, ridden over 4f out, kept on well final 2f
in touch, ridden 6f out, weakened over 3f out
prominent, weakened 1 mile out, tailed off
Another event likely to be dominated by newcomers, and one in which Karello Bay is selected to get the better of Nefertari, Delena and Ebony Queen. All four of those mentioned will be expected to pay their way in time, but the well-related Karello Bay has been impressing on the Lambourn gallops and is taken to give Nicky Henderson another winner. By Kahyasi, her dam is an unraced sister to the useful Marello. Paul Webber had a decent bumper winner last week with Pressgang, and although Nefertari might not be in the same league, she is sure to have been put through her paces. Delena is sure to have her supporters, if only for the fact that she is trained by Paul Nicholls. Her dam is a half-sister to Amzun and Sh Boom, so she should progress into a nice hurdler in time. Like Delena, Ebony Queen is a daughter of Classic Cliche and hails from a top yard. She will be brought along steadily with a future over fences in mind, and should be noted whatever her fate today. The rest make little appeal, and we shall rely on Karello Bay to repeat her homework on the track.
Around Nassau Town Bahamian Bounty mare, half-sister to 6f winner Grand Lodge.
Delena Classic Cliche mare out of Flat and hurdles winner Formal Affair.
Ebony Queen Classic Cliche filly out of the useful hurdler Queen of Spades.
Fine Edge Keen filly, half-sister to winning hurdler Garbo's Boy.
Karello Bay Kahyasi mare out of an unraced sister to the very useful Marello.
Lagan Legend 100-1 (10-5) Mid-division until weakened 6f out, 8th of 12, 29l behind Kicks For Free (10-12) at Wincanton 2m nhf (6) sft.
Pyleigh Lady Zaffaran mare out of a moderate racemare.
Rhacophorus 100-1 (10-6) Held up last, pushed along 5f out, ridden 3f out, nearest finish, 6th of 17, 18l behind Pepporoni Pete (11-4) at Wincanton 2m nhf (H) gd in Dec.
Rosewater Bay 10-1 (10-4) Held up in mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 8th of 12, 16l behind Craven (11-4) at Wincanton 2m nhf (H) gd in Nov.
Just Poppytee 33-1 (9-10) Mid-division until 6f out, 10th of 14, 27l behind Leading Authority (11-5) at Exeter 2m 1f nhf (6) gs.
Marigolds Way Nomadic Way filly, half-sister to winning hurdler Goldbrook.
Nefertari Sir Harry Lewis filly out of a maiden pointer.
Poppy Smith Busy Flight filly out of winning jumper Alice Smith.
Spring Ice 25-1 (10-2) Went left start, always behind, 9th of 12, 28l behind Burnt Oak (10-12) at Doncaster 1m 5f nhf (H) gd in Nov.
