tracked leaders in 3rd, no impression from 3 out
always behind, weakened after 4 out, fell next
led, ridden 3 out, headed flat, no extra
chased leader, ridden 3 out, led flat, driven out
Valentines Lady gets the confident vote here with Just Smokie and Great Quest rating the main dangers. The selection was a fair fifth behind The Shy Man last time out, this represents a drop in class and under conditions that suit she will be hard to beat. Just Smokie rates the main danger on her best form but she showed little last time out so can not be put forward with much confidence. Great Quest is another that could go well on her latest fourth behind Summer Lodge but her best form is over a longer trip. Of the remainder Insatiable Lady could improve for the fitting of first time cheekpecies but for the winner we return to Valentines Lady.
Great Quest (IRE) 14-1 (10-2) Tracked leader, effort approaching 3 out, kept on same pace, no impression, 4th of 11, 12l behind Summer Lodge (11-5) at Newcastle 2m nov hdl (4) gf.
Insatiable Lady (IRE) 150-1 (10-5) Always towards rear, 10th of 11, well behind Oxford de Lagarde (10-12) at Wetherby 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) gf.
Just Smokie 18-1 (11-11) Chased leaders, ridden 3 out, kept on, 15th of 16, 48l behind Snow's Ride (11-7) at Kelso 2m 6f cnd hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gd in Oct. Later dsq to last.
Valentines Lady (IRE) 7-2 (10-2) Behind, not fluent, headway from 6th, ridden and weakened from 3 out, 5th of 13, 17l behind The Shy Man (11-12) at Kelso 2m 6f nh nov hdl (4) gd.
Tofta Tilly 66-1 (11-2) Behind from halfway, 12th of 13, well behind Karello Bay (11-2) at Southwell 2m mrs nhf (6) sft in Feb '06.
Monty's Panesar (IRE) 66-1 (10-10) Tracked leaders, lost place 5th and pulled up 3 out in race won by Katess (10-10) at Towcester 2m mrs nov hdl (4) gd, 14 ran.
