held up in mid-division, headway over 3f out, ridden and every chance well over 1f out, ran on
chased leaders, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
held up towards rear, headway on inner over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, led over 1f out, driven out
chased leaders and raced wide, ridden and weakened over 3f out
prominent, ridden and raced wide over 3f out, weakened over 2f
with leader, led over 5f out, ridden over 4f out, headed over 3f out, weakened final 2f
led, headed over 5f out, ridden to lead again over 3f out, headed over 2f out, soon weakened
chased leaders on inner, ridden over 5f out, soon behind
Givemethemoonlight can follow up her recent course win at the expense of Eastborough, Caroubier and the veteran First Maite. Givemethemoonlight had been a very consistent animal prior to finally getting her head in front in similar company over the course and distance last week. Trainer Steff Lidiard got her wish as nobody claimed the mare afterwards, and she hopes that the win will boost the seven-year-old's confidence. With Ian Mongan in the plate, she should go close to following up and gets the vote. Eastborough has not won for some time but clearly appreciated the drop to this level when third at Lingfield last time. There is a slight worry about the drop in trip here, but apart from that he is classy enough in the context of this race, to take a hand. Caroubier is another that will benefit from being back amongst this type of company after failing to get involved in a class D handicap a fortnight ago. He won over hurdles for Ian Williams at Bangor in November, but new connections obviously feel he has the pace to score on the Flat again. First Maite needs no introduction and would have carried these in his heyday. However, he was soundly beaten in a conditions event last time, and his days could be numbered, especially if he starts toiling in this type of company. All in all, the safest option is to go with Givemethemoonlight.
