led until 4th, chased winner until approaching 7th, 3rd when fell 7th
held up, headway 4th, ridden and lost place after next, weakened approaching 7th, tailed off
held up, headway when hampered 7th, soon weakened
chased leaders, pushed along 6th, weakened next
refused to race
raced wide, pressed leader until led 4th, drew clear approaching 2 out
tracked leaders, chased winner approaching 7th, challenged next until ridden after 3 out, weakened before 2 out
A modest race that should go to APPOINTMENT with Marsh Court and Rothres nominated as the dangers. Sheena West's mare is probably better known in plating grade but she had shown well in a non-seller at Huntingdon and she should be capable of giving another fair account of herself here. Marsh Court could be thrown in in relation to her chasing successes. She continues in the blinkers that she wore at Plumpton. Rothres is a full 18lb lower than what she was at this time last year. The market is watched closely. George Baker has his string in good form so the reluctant Sparkling Montjeu has to be considered despite a modest win record. Zepnove and Laureate Des Loges have both ran in listed company without success. They would have claims if they stay this trip. Douryna has less experience than most though punters need to overlook a series of cricket score defeats. A race more for breeding paddock values than injudicious punting and to the most minimal stakes, Appointment has to be the call.
Pyleigh Lady 16-1 (10-11) Mid-division, ridden on outside approaching 3 out, soon weakened, tailed off, 8th of 10, 45l behind Maraafeq (11-7) at Newbury 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gs.
Zepnove (IRE) 7-1 (10-6) Led, headed 3 out, soon weakened, 4th of 15, 21l behind Je Ne Sais Plus (11-5) at Doncaster 2m 3f mares hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in Dec.
Sparkling Montjeu (IRE) 11-1 (11-6) Prominent on outer, pushed approaching 7th, ridden approaching 2 out, kept on from last, 3rd of 11, 21l behind Sadler's Star (11-2) at Stratford 2m 3f sll hdl (4) gf.
Appointment 11-2 (11-10) Led to 6th, led again approaching 3 out, headed next, weakened approaching last, 4th of 9, 7l behind Watch Out (10-6) at Huntingdon 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gd.
Marsh Court 8-1 (10-7) Chased leaders, led after 7th not fluent 3 out, pushed over 3 lengths clear soon after, driven and reduced lead when mistake and headed 2 out, no chance with winner soon after, 2nd of 7, 6l behind Pomander (10-5) at Plumpton 2m 5f mrs hcp hdl (0-105) (4) hvy.
Rothres (FR) 4-1 (10-9) Led until after 1st, led 2nd until next, ridden approaching 2 out, went 2nd before last, no chance with winner, lost 2 places flat, 4th of 9, 11l behind Oscar Gogo (11-12) at Chepstow 2m nov hcp hdl 0-110 (4) hvy in Feb.
Douryna 9-1 (11-12) Chased leader, blundered 7th, weakened approaching 2 out, 4th of 11, 21l behind Cat Six (10-9) at Wincanton 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gd.
Owls Fc (IRE) 250-1 (9-12) Towards rear on outer, pushed along and headway to chase leader approaching 3 out, weakened going to next, 5th of 11, 18l behind Santera (10-6) at Doncaster 2m clm hdl (4) gd.
Laureate des Loges (FR) 40-1 (11-5) Held up in rear, in 7th and no impression when fell 2 out, in a race won by La Sarrazine (11-10) at Doncaster 2m mares hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gd, 9 ran.
