chased leaders, ridden to lead final furlong, no extra when headed well inside final furlong
prominent, ridden over 1f out , soon weakened
towards rear, headway 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on towards finish
slowly away, behind, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on to lead well inside final furlong
towards rear, ridden 3f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
slowly away, reminders and outpaced behind, tailed off over 2f out
chased leaders, one pace final furlong
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
led, ridden 2f out, headed final furlong, weakened inside final furlong
slowly away, outpaced behind, ridden over 2f out, no impression
prominent, ridden over 1f out, one pace
Leah's Pride, Joy And Pain and St Ivian are three against the field in another tough race to call for punters and the vote is given to Leah's Pride. The selection was a fair second behind Lady Hopeful last time out. That form has since been franked and off a handy mark she looks the value bet in an open affair. Joy and Pain rates the main danger on his latest fourth behind Marko Jadeo. This looks easier and with his yard in form he should be be noted in the market. St Ivian is game and consistent and is sure to run his race but the suspicion is he is better over further now and for that reason he is opposed. Alpaga Le Jamage is another worthy of respect on his best form and with the drop in class sure to suit he will not be far away despite top weight. Of the remainder Danakim could run well at a price especially as he looks sure to get an easy lead but for the winner we return to Leah's Pride.
Alpaga Le Jomage (IRE) 11-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, soon beaten, 5th of 9, 6l behind Anfield Dream (9-4) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-70 (5) fbs.
Diamond Josh 10-3fav (8-10) Always prominent, led 2f out, soon ridden, headed well inside final furlong, 2nd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Majestical (9-0) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Jan.
Joy And Pain 8-1 (9-4) Dwelt, headway 2f out, every chance 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 5l behind Marko Jadeo (9-3) at Lingfield 7f clm (6) pol.
Jalouhar 10-3 (8-0) Hampered and lost place on bend after 1f, headway on inside when not clear run from well over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 2 1/2l behind Spark Up (8-12) at W'hampton 7f hcp (6) pol.
St Ivian 3-1fav (9-2) In touch, ridden over 2f out, one pace, 4th of 12, 2l behind Henry Tun (9-9) at W'hampton 5f sll (6) pol.
Mulberry Lad (IRE) 4-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, no impression over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not pace to challenge, 4th of 11, 1 1/2l behind Zazous (8-6) at Lingfield 6f app banded (7) pol.
Leah's Pride 8-1 (8-5) Chased leader, led inside final furlong, soon headed, not quicken, 2nd of 11, nk behind Lady Hopeful (8-7) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jan.
Smile For Us 50-1 (8-10) Led, ridden and hung right over 1f out, soon headed, hung left inside final furlong, one pace, 2nd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Garstang (8-12) at W'hampton 6f 3yo hcp (6) pol.