held up towards rear, headway over 6f out, driven to chase front pair over 3f out, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up behind, headway under pressure over 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on to take narrow 4th towards finish, no impression with front trio
held up, always towards rear, weakened over 2f out
held up in rear, reminders and struggling over 7f out, never involved
raced keenly, mid-division, close up after 6f, led narrowly over 6f out, headed over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, no impression with front trio over 1f out, lost 4th towards finish
mid-division, tracked leaders over 6f out, effort to challenge over 2f out, led over 1f out, driven out, kept on
led, headed narrowly over 6f out, led again over 3f out, hard pressed over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on, just held on for 2nd
prominent, driven and lost place over 3f out, weakened final 2f
raced keenly, tracked leaders, lost place halfway, ridden and headway under pressure over 2f out, chased front pair over 1f out, kept on, just failed for 2nd
tracked leaders 6f, mid-division, lost place over 5f out, soon behind, tailed off
Arion Sky made a promising debut on this track and after a poor run at Limerick bounced back to score here earlier this month. She has an obvious chance of completing a double though HIGHWAY COMPANION produced a very encouraging performance when beaten a length at Haydock in December and that looks strong form. The Maestro won a point last April though only had two to beat then looked like she needed a stiffer test when runner-up at Catterick. Arnica didn't perform badly here in January and should have come on nicely while the newcomer Nickolson is a half-brother to four winners including a bumper.
Arion Sky (IRE) 7-4fav (10-12) Held up towards rear, smooth headway over 3f out, went 2nd 2f out, shaken up to lead over 1f out, soon clear, ran on, easily, won at Ayr 2m (5) sft in Feb beating Pink Sheets (10-12) by 6l, 9 ran.
Arnica 16-1 (11-5) Held up last, pushed along and outpaced over 4f out, kept on final 2f, nearest finish, 5th of 10, 5 1/2l behind Curramore (11-12) at Ayr 2m (5) sft in Jan.
Emirat De Catana (FR) 6-1 (11-6) Alw last, to aftr 4out, pu bef 3out, at Boulta 3m mdn sft in Dec.
Emporteparlafoule (FR) 100-1 (11-2) Always in rear, weakened well over 2f out, 9th of 11, 35 3/4l behind Prince Llywelyn (11-2) at Wetherby 2m (5) gs in Jan.
Highway Companion (IRE) 17-2 (11-0) Keen, led after 2f, headed over 2f out, soon rallied, kept on well under pressure, 2nd of 7, 1l behind Mr Grey Sky (11-7) at Haydock 2m (4) sft in Dec.
Nickolson (FR) No Risk At All gelding out of Incorrigible.
Sirwilliamwallace (IRE) Getaway gelding out of Mrs Milan.
The Maestro (IRE) 9-4jfav (10-12) Mid-division, headway 7f out, chased winner 2f out, no impression, stayed on same pace, 2nd of 9, 6l behind The Second Coming (10-12) at Catterick 2m (5) sft in Dec.
Portstorm Shirocco gelding out of Viva Victoria.
Weave Some Magic 22-1 (10-7) Last pair, never on terms, 8th of 10, 9 1/2l behind Curramore (11-12) at Ayr 2m (5) sft in Jan.
