held up, no impression when ridden well over 1f out
soon led, clear 3f out, ridden over 1f out, unchallenged
chased leading pair, hung right and ran wide from over 3f out until well over 1f out, kept on same pace
Nonrunner
A competitive maiden to open the card and the vote is given to Ellablue who is preferred to Tang and Ceredig. The selection ran well here last time when chasing home Pride Of Joy and from a decent draw this filly looks the one to be on today. Tang looks held by Drifitng Gold on a run here last year and she does not look the strongest in a finish. Drifting Gold is better over slightly further, while Ceredig ran well when finishing second behind Sohraab last time but he has had plenty of chances now. Ellablue ran well enough last time to make her the one to beat today.
Ceredig 5-1 (9-13) Held up in rear, improved over 1f out, soon ridden, kept on to take 2nd inside final furlong, 2nd of 6, 1 1/2l behind Sohraab (8-13) at Lingfield 5f mdn stk (5) pol.
Our Georgia 33-1 (8-5) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 6, 18l behind Creme Brulee (8-12) at W'hampton 6f mdn aut stk (6) pol in Dec.
Drifting Gold 7-1 (9-2) Prominent, driven along over 2f out, led inside final furlong, headed final strides, 2nd of 12, nk behind Convivial Spirit (8-13) at W'hampton 6f 3yo hcp (6) pol.
Ellablue 3-1 (8-7) Prominent, chased winner over 1f out, no extra, 3rd of 10, 2 1/2l behind Pride of Joy (9-8) at W'hampton 5f mdn stk (5) pol in Jan.
Tang 6-1 (8-9) Tracked leader on inside, every chance, well over 1f out, no extra and one pace final furlong, 3rd of 6, 2 1/2l behind La Quinta (9-2) at Lingfield 5f 3yo hcp (5) pol in Jan.
Blissphilly 80-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 8, 12l behind Dixieland Boy (9-3) at Southwell 6f mdn stk (5) fbs in Jan.
Mark of Love (IRE) 50-1 (9-3) Lost place over 4f out, ridden and kept on again approaching final furlong, 7th of 11, 8l behind One Hour (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 3yo mdn (5) pol in Jan.