mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, no impression
towards rear, weakened over 2f out
led, headed approaching 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, soon weakened
soon with leader, pushed along over 3f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, challenged over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
towards rear, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous
held up in touch, led approaching 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
chased leaders, weakened 3f out
slowly into stride, in rear, effort over 2f out, never dangerous
mid-division, headway over 2f out, led inside final furlong, kept on
Betting shop fodder at its best and DOVEDON ANGEL is our stab in the dark with Kirstys Lad and Querido others to mull over. It is to be hoped that the first time cheekpieces make some change to the fortunes of the Gay Kelleway inmate as she continues to search for that first career success. She seems to show her best when ridden aggressively so with this drop in trip to factor, expect to see the jockey getting busy from the off. Kirstys Lad has recent winning form. She has been beaten off similar marks in the past so it will be no easy task to defy the penalty. Querido has not seen the track for ages though Michael Wigham's horses are always noted within the morning exchanges to see if there is any interest. My Mirasol is better known as a National Hunt performer. Nevertheless, Don Cantillon has gone to the trouble of booking Chris Catlin for this assignment. Libre is sure to be making his customary late dash into the places without quite being good enough to win the prize. Barodine ran well in a 0-55 contest last time out and as this is a weaker race, his claims have to be respected. Not a race to row in too heavily about so Dovedon Angel is our recommendation to minimal stakes.
Kirstys Lad 10-3fav (8-2) Tracked leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, driven out, won at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (0-55) (6) pol in Jan beating Zero Cool (9-1) by 3/4l, 13 ran.
Lytham (IRE) 15-2 (8-11) Held up, lost place on inside over 3f out, no impression after, 9th of 11, 10l behind Eagle Nebula (8-11) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-52 (6) pol in Sep.
My Mirasol 16-1 (9-0) Led, headed over 6f out, tailed off final 3f, 12th of 13, 45l behind Safin (9-1) at Southwell 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Feb '09.
Magic Queen (IRE) 50-1 (9-4) Towards rear, weakened over 2f out, last of 14, 22l behind Dancing Welcome (9-1) at Kempton 7f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Dovedon Angel 10-1 (8-9) Mid division, took keen hold, headway 3f out, ridden 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Fantasy Ride (8-13) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp 0-52 (6) pol in Jan.
Querido (GER) 10-1 (9-3) Held up towards rear, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 12, 20l behind Bosamcliff (9-2) at Ayr 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) sft in Oct.
Royal Premium 10-1 (8-5) Led, ridden over 1f out, soon headed, weakened final furlong, 10th of 13, 11l behind Social Rhythm (8-10) at Ayr 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Oct.
Libre 5-1 (8-9) Behind, outpaced over 2f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong to go 2nd near finish, 2nd of 12, 1 1/4l behind Lyrical Intent (9-2) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-50 (7) pol in Jan.
Midnight Bay 14-1 (8-7) Mid-division, effort on inside over 2f out, no impression final furlong, 7th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Playful Asset (8-13) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-50 (7) pol in Jan.
Wacato King (IRE) 8-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, hard ridden 2f out and soon weakened, 11th of 13, 7l behind Playful Asset (8-13) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-50 (7) pol in Jan.
Flaming Blaze 100-1 (8-2) Slowly into stride, behind and outpaced, 6th of 10, 15l behind Arizona John (9-2) at Redcar 1m 3yo & 4yo sll (5) fm in Jul.
Barodine 7-1 (8-7) Mid-division, ridden and headway 2f out, stayed on to go 2nd inside final furlong, 2nd of 12, 2 1/2l behind Grey Command (9-0) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (0-55) (6) pol in Jan.
Andaman Sunset 13-2 (9-4) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 10, 10l behind Winning Show (9-0) at Kempton 1m 3f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Dec.
