led 2nd, slow and headed 5th, led 9th, headed 2 out, mistake last, weakened
held up in rear on outside, behind from 10th, pulled up before 2 out
in rear, not fluent 7th, well behind from 6th
chased leaders, ridden after 3 out, weakened before next
led until 2nd, led 5th, headed 9th, led 2 out, headed last, stayed on same pace flat
held up headway before 10th, led last, pushed out, comfortably
Momella has gone dramatically backwards since finishing an excellent third to Black Op in Grade 1 company no less at the 2018 Grand National meeting. She's failed to complete in three of her last four starts and it's anybody's guess what to expect now from such a previously talented performer. She's best watched. Queen's Magic is interesting on chasing bow and Little Light appeals on her second start for this yard after leaving Joseph O'Brien. She could go very well but GRANIA O'MALLEY can make the most of her fencing experience despite conceding weight all round, especially after such a good run in an open handicap at Uttoxeter last month.
Grania O'Malley (IRE) 11-4fav (11-12) Held up, headway 8th, went 2nd after 3 out, every chance last, ridden and not quicken flat, 2nd of 7, 2l behind Truckers Highway (11-11) at Uttoxeter 2m hcp (4) sft in Oct.
Annie Odds (IRE) 25-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, mistake 3rd, blundered badly and almost fell 5 out, soon detached in rear, behind when pulled up after 3 out, at Sandown 2m 4f hcp (3) hvy in Nov.
Glorvina (IRE) 13-2 (11-8) Led, ridden and headed approaching last, weakened flat, 5th of 6, at Fakenham 2m hcp (4) gs in Dec.
Little Light (FR) 20-1 (10-10) In touch, slow 3 out, soon lost place, 7th of 8, 30l behind Champagne Court (11-8) at Sandown 2m 4f hcp (3) sft in Nov.
Momella (IRE) 4-1 (10-10) Held up and behind, lost touch from 10th, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out, at Ffos Las 2m 5f (3) sft in Oct.
Queen's Magic (IRE) 11-2 (10-10) Held up in mid-division, mistake 7th, headway before 3 out, challenged 2 out, bumped before last, no extra flat, lost 3rd close home, 4th of 13, 8 3/4l behind Larkbarrow Lad (11-7) at Worcester 2m 4f hcp (2) gs in Oct.
