chased leader, led 5th to 8th, ridden behind leaders 3 out, one pace from 2 out
prominent, chased leader 7th, led after 8th, driven out
held up last, lost touch 7th, stayed on one pace from 3 out
mid-division, headway on inside after 7th and challenged, soon weakened, pulled up quickly before 4 out
held up in touch, ridden and headway after 3 out, ran on well from last but not reach winner
mid-division, ridden 8th, soon tailed off
in touch, mistake 2nd, ridden after 8th, not quickened
held up in mid-division, behind 9th, tailed off and pulled up after 3 out
mid-division, ridden after 9th, soon behind
led after 2nd to 5th, ridden 8th, weakened 3 out
led to after 2nd, ridden after 8th, no impression
pulled hard in mid-division, saddle slipped and soon pulled up after 3rd
held up towards rear, lost place 7th, ridden and stayed on from 3 out
A wide open affair here with not much between many of the rivals but the principles look to be Joli Saddlers, Madge Carroll and Water Sports and the tentative vote goes to Madge Carroll. The selection disappointed last time out on very tacky ground but prior to that she had been in the form of her life and with this faster ground sure to suit she is taken to get back on the winning trail. Joli Saddlers won well when defeating Court In The Act but that was back in 2001 so the likelihood is that this mare will need the run. Water Sports racked up a sequence of wins earlier in the season but looks to be in the grip of the handicapper at present. Bedford Leader is the other one worthy of consideration in an open contest, but for the winner we return to Madge Carroll.