chased leaders, pushed along when hit 7th, soon weakened, tailed off 4th when refused 2 out
always towards rear, tailed off when pulled up after 7th
prominent until after 5th, tailed off when pulled up before 8th
pulled hard in touch, hit 5th, led 7th, headed approaching 2 out, soon ridden and beaten, no chance when mistake last
in touch, led approaching 2 out, soon cleared, eased flat
led to 4th, hit 6th, weakened 8th
pulled hard, always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 8th
prominent, led 4th to 7th, 4th and weakening when fell 3 out
always towards rear, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
Colline de Fleurs gets a narrow verdict over Philomena, with Ceoperk, Milanshan and Mrs Fizziwig perhaps best of the rest. Not too many can be seriously fancied in this mares' only affair, and on latest evidence it should rest between the first two mentioned, with preference for Colline de Fleurs. Jim Old's six-year-old found all bar Senorita Rumbelita too good at Hereford in February, and the latter has since gone on to greater success in Grade 2 company at Sandown. With that in mind, connections will be shocked and disappointed if Colline de Fleurs cannot add to her useful bumper form by opening her account over timber today. Philomena showed her well being when making a winning debut over timber at Fontwell 11 days ago, beating the race-fit Cemgraft. That was her first outing since she landed a bumper at Exeter in May 2004, and provided that she does not suffer the dreaded 'bounce' effect, she should go well, with her rider able to offset the penalty by claiming a handy seven-pounds. Of the rest, Ceoperk makes some appeal as she will be staying on well at the finish, while Milanshan is best watched on her debut under rules. Mrs Fizziwig needs to get her jumping together, and really this should be the right opportunity for Colline de Fleurs to quickly get back to winning ways.
Philomena 12-1 (11-3) Led until 2nd, chased leader, led after 3 out, blundered last, all out, won at Fontwell 2m 4f mrs nov hdl (4) hvy in Feb beating Cemgraft (11-3) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.
Another Burden 10-1 (11-0) Towards rear, never a factor, 10th of 15, 36l behind Lady Bling Bling (10-11) at Ludlow 2m mrs nhf (H) gs in Dec.
Another Penny 100-1 (10-0) Soon well behind, struggling after 3 out, 8th of 10, well behind Manners (11-0) at Sandown 2m nh nov hdl (3) sft in Feb.
Ceoperk (IRE) 20-1 (10-11) Held up , headway to chase leading trio after 2 out, kept on, 3rd of 14, 5l behind Opera Mundi (10-7) at Folkestone 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) sft in Feb.
Colline de Fleurs 9-2 (11-0) Always prominent, every chance 2 out, soon ridden, one pace, 2nd of 13, 6l behind Senorita Rumbalita (11-6) at Hereford 2m 3f mrs nov hdl (3) gs in Feb.
Eastern Point 33-1 (10-8) Mid-division, jumped slowly 6th, slow jump and ridden 13th, soon struggling, 11th of 14, 46l behind Tallow Bay (10-2) at Folkestone 3m 1f hcp chs 0-90 (5) gs in Feb.
Milanshan (IRE) 100-1 (10-8) Prominent, led after 6th to 8th, ridden 3 out, one pace, 4th of 10, 12l behind Hollywood (11-1) at Wincanton 2m 6f mrs nov hdl (4) gd in Feb.
Mrs Fizziwig 33-1 (10-11) Held up, in rear when fell at the 6th in race won by Kildonnan (11-4) at Warwick 3m 1f nov hdl (3) hvy in Feb, 8 ran.
Peppery Pamela 9-1 (10-9) Mid-division, headway after 7f, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 16, 14l behind Amaretto Rose (11-2) at Towcester 2m mrs nhf (5) sft in Feb.
Bob's Finesse 100-1 (10-8) Mid-division, weakened 6th, soon tailed off and pulled up 5 out in race won by Saltango (11-8) at Fontwell 2m 6f nov hdl (4) hvy in Feb, 15 ran.
Bobble 50-1 (10-4) Prominent, ridden 5f out, weakened 3f out, 5th of 12, well behind Tihui Two (10-11) at Worcester 2m nhf (H) gf in Jun.
Hayley's Pearl 150-1 (10-3) Always behind, 10th of 14, well behind Taking My Cut (11-3) at Chepstow 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) sft in Feb.
Miss Domino 100-1 (10-11) Chased leaders, lost place after 4th, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out pulled up 2 out in race won by Sonnengold (11-2) at Lingfield 2m mrs nov hdl (4) hvy in Feb, 14 ran.
Roseville (IRE) 150-1 (11-0) Prominent until 4th, tailed off, 8th of 13, well behind Senorita Rumbalita (11-6) at Hereford 2m 3f mrs nov hdl (3) gs in Feb.
