led, ridden and headed after 3 out, soon outpaced, 3rd and one pace before next
tracked leaders, closed to lead before 2 out, clear last, easily
tracked leader, took keen hold, led after 3 out, headed before next, soon beaten, stayed on same pace
Nonrunner
This should go to CLOUDY SPIRIT. She took advantage of a tumble down the weights to score easily over a longer trip here a fortnight ago and looks to have the edge on the returning Fairy Alisha. The latter has been raised 9lb for winning at Uttoxeter in May and could be thereabouts if fully primed for her reappearance. It's more difficult to make a case for either Come On Annie or Bollin Judith as both have struggled so far this year.
Cloudy Spirit 9-2 (11-12) Tracked leaders and in rear, challenged 3 out, led before 2 out, pressed when left clear from 2 out, won at Taunton 2m 3f (4) gs beating Queen Spud (11-9) by 4l, 5 ran.
Come On Annie 14-1 (10-13) Last trio, never involved, tailed off and pulled up before last, in a race won by Entertain Me (10-13) at Chepstow 2m 3f hcp chs 0-120 (4) gs in Apr, 9 ran.
Bollin Judith 22-1 (11-9) Held up in last pair, took keen hold, weakened 3 out, last of 6, 40l behind Our Maimie (10-13) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f mrs hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in Jul.
Fairy Alisha 20-1 (11-5) Tracked leaders, smooth headway when not fluent 3 out, led after next, ridden and ran on flat, comfortably, won at Uttoxeter 2m hcp hdl 0-100 (5) gd in May beating Jaja De Jau (10-12) by 6l, 12 ran.
