mid-division, ridden and headway approaching 2 out, kept on same pace
prominent, chased leaders 3 out, every chance approaching 2 out, soon ridden, kept on but not reach winner
mid-division, headway 3 out, weakened after
in touch, ridden 7th, soon weakened
led and jumped left, headed 3rd, ridden and joined leaders 3 out, every chance approaching 2 out, no extra from approaching last
mid-division, ridden 7th, no impression
chased leader, led after 3rd, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, weakened after
always towards rear, no impression
mid-division, headway 3 out, ridden to lead 2 out, kept on gamely
towards rear, ridden after 7th, effort approaching 3 out, no impression after
This looks a good opportunity for Alan King's OVER SIXTY; the list of dangers is headed by Easter Legend and Bahia Blanca. The selection finished second in a Grade 2 event at Cheltenham and then posted a decent effort to chase home Carole's Legacy at Newbury last time. This slight drop in trip is a plus for her and on ground that she will handle she looks the one to beat. Easter Legend finished 20 lengths behind our selection last time and although she remains unexposed, it is hard to see her turning the tables this afternoon. Nicky Henderson's Bahia Blanca has to be of interest but she has yet to race on ground as soft as this and that would be a slight cause for concern. Henry Daly's Flutter Bye shaped with plenty of promise on her debut over hurdles last time when she chased home Charmaine Wood. She is a half-sister to I'msingingtheblues and nominal improvement should see her competitive. However, Over Sixty sets a decent standard for the others and she should be hard to beat.
Easter Legend 20-1 (11-2) Took keen hold, held up in rear, steady headway approaching 3 out, went 3rd 2 out, no chance when went left and hit last, 3rd of 11, 23l behind Carole's Legacy (10-10) at Newbury 2m 5f mrs nov hdl (3) gs in Nov.
Over Sixty 5-6fav (11-2) Held up in mid-division, headway to chase leaders 6th, led 3 out, joined next, headed between last 2, one pace, 2nd of 11, 3l behind Carole's Legacy (10-10) at Newbury 2m 5f mrs nov hdl (3) gs in Nov.
Allfortara (IRE) 100-1 (10-10) Held up, blundered 6th, soon ridden, never dangerous, 8th of 14, 28l behind Circus Rose (10-11) at Huntingdon 2m 4f mrs nov hdl (3) gs.
Bahia Blanca (FR) 16-1 (10-10) Prominent, ridden 3 out, soon beaten, 5th of 14, 23l behind Circus Rose (10-11) at Huntingdon 2m 4f mrs nov hdl (3) gs.
Callerlilly 33-1 (10-0) Always behind, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Darstardly Dick (11-5) at Exeter 2m 1f nh nov hdl (4) sft, 10 ran.
Darn Hot 50-1 (10-4) Always towards rear, 5th of 9, 32l behind Duke of Miskin (10-11) at Chepstow 2m 4f hdl (3) hvy.
Elsie May 100-1 (10-7) Mid-division, ridden and weakened 7th, 10th of 16, well behind Aussie Deal (10-10) at Exeter 2m 3f mrs nov hdl (4) sft.
Flutter Bye (IRE) 7-1 (11-1) Led, ridden out, headed 2 out, gradually faded, 2nd of 12, 10l behind Charmaine Wood (11-7) at Towcester 2m mrs nov hdl (4) sft in Nov.
Rhinestone Ruby 6-1 (10-10) Led, blundered 6th, soon headed and weakened, tailed of when pulled up 3 out in race won by Aussie Deal (10-10) at Exeter 2m 3f mrs nov hdl (4) sft, 16 ran.
Shenanigan 6-1 (10-2) Chased leaders, ridden approaching 3 out, not fluent 2 out, went 3rd before last, no chance with front pair, 3rd of 21, 11l behind Cracboumwiz (11-0) at Newbury 2m mdn hdl (4) sft.
Sweet Optomist 33-1 (10-3) Mid-division, headway 6th, soon led, ridden and headed 3 out, weakened after, 8th of 16, well behind Aussie Deal (10-10) at Exeter 2m 3f mrs nov hdl (4) sft.
Cassia Rose 100-1 (10-5) Held up towards rear, headway after 3 out, ridden and hung right from next, stayed on without reaching leaders, 5th of 14, 10l behind Clova Island (10-7) at Taunton 2m 1f nov hdl (3) sft.
Cool Friend (IRE) 40-1 (10-5) Chased leaders, hit 3 out, weakened approaching next, 5th of 11, 28l behind Carole's Legacy (10-10) at Newbury 2m 5f mrs nov hdl (3) gs in Nov.
Delaydee Vic (IRE) 200-1 (10-5) Mid-division, ridden and weakened 5th, no chance when pulled up 2 out in race won by Calusa Crystal (10-10) at Wincanton 2m mrs nov hdl (4) gs, 18 ran.
