mid-division, headway 4 out, weakened 3 out
mid-division, headway 4 out, weakened 2 out, finished lame
in touch, ridden and weakened 3 out
keen in mid-division, lost place and behind from 4 out, pulled up before 3 out
mid-division and keen, headway 8th, ridden 3 out, weakened 2 out
towards rear, hit 2nd, headway on inside 4 out, ridden 3 out, soon held
tracked winner, ridden and mistake 3 out, weakened flat
held up, always in rear, pulled up before 2 out
in touch, ridden 3 out, chased winner 2 out, one pace
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened after 4 out
made all, hit 7th and 8th, ridden 3 out, driven out
towards rear, mistake 3rd, behind from 7th, pulled up before last
Victor Dartnall has started the season well and it may be worth taking a chance with the ex-Irish OSCARVAIL; Dabaratsa and Marsh Court are others with claims. The selection has a little to prove on debut for her new connections as she was beaten a long way into midfield on her hurdling bow at Kilbeggan in August. The experience is unlikely to have been lost on her though and there was plenty to like about her racecourse bow in a Bellewstown bumper which saw her chase home the useful Uncle Junior. Marsh Court battled on gamely to make a winning debut for her new connections at Fontwell but will need to pull out a little more in order to follow up under a penalty whilst Dabarasta should be popular following her Southwell second although it's worth noting that the third home has since been beaten in a seller. Miss Carroll's bumper form is only moderate but cannot be left out of calculations and nor can Speed Bonnie Boat who has showed a modicum of ability. Tootsie Too and Silivri rate mentions but we'll take a chance with Oscarvail. (Ian Ogg)
Marsh Court 16-1 (10-5) Held up, headway 7th, stumbled approaching 2 out, soon led, edged left flat, ridden out, won at Fontwell 2m 4f nov hdl (4) gd beating Postmaster (10-7) by 1 1/2l, 11 ran.
Sister Agnes (IRE) 16-1 (10-8) Mid-division, smooth headway 7th, effort 3 out, went 2nd next, kept on same pace, 2nd of 11, 2l behind Figurita (10-13) at Exeter 2m 5f nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gs.
Dabaratsa (FR) 14-1 (10-7) Mid-division, headway approaching 7th, ridden after 3 out, led after 2 out, headed last, not quicken flat, 2nd of 13, 4 1/2l behind Paddleyourowncanoe (11-0) at Southwell 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) gd in Sept.
Delaydee Vic (IRE) 25-1 (10-4) Mid-division, ridden and weakened 3f out, 8th of 12, well behind Foolish Cliche (10-11) at Exeter 2m 1f nhf (5) gf in May.
Laughing Game 18-1 (10-5) Took keen hold, in touch, not fluent 7th, bumped 8th, mistake next, weakened 3 out, 6th of 14, 27l behind Fresh Air And Fun (11-0) at Stratford 2m 6f mdn hdl (3) sft in Sept.
Miss Carroll 4-5fav (10-9) Held up in touch, pulled hard, ridden 5f out, weakened over 2f out, 4th of 7, 18l behind Galapagos Islands (11-2) at Market Rasen 2m 1f nhf (6) gd in Jun.
Oscarvail (IRE) 25-1 (10-9) Towards rear, moderate 9th and no danger from 5th, kept on same pace, 7th of 16, 47l behind Afasheen (11-7) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f mrs nov hdl sft in Aug.
Over Ice 10-1 (11-3) Took keen hold early, with leader to 3rd, soon driven and lost touch, tailed off, 9th of 10, 48l behind Brigadore (11-2) at Plumpton 2m sll hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gf in Sept.
Silivri 5-1 (10-7) Held up towards rear, headway 4th, every chance 3 out, weakened approaching last, 5th of 12, 9l behind Levera (11-0) at Huntingdon 2m mdn hdl (4) gf in Aug.
Speed Bonnie Boat 6-1 (10-10) Held up, effort 8th, to chase clear leaders, no impression, 3rd of 11, 16l behind Tizzy Blue (11-3) at Towcester 2m 5f mrs nov hdl (4) gs in Apr.
Tara's Jewel 33-1 (10-4) Held up towards rear, ridden 6f out, some headway 4f out, soon no impression, 11th of 15, 50l behind Silver Kate (10-4) at Hereford 2m 1f mdn nhf (6) gd in Sept.
Time For Perks (IRE) 33-1 (10-7) Led, clear to 6th, headed 4 out, soon weakened, tailed off, 8th of 10, well behind Diablo (11-0) at Perth 2m 4f mdn hdl (5) gs in Sept.
Tootsie Too 9-1 (11-0) With leader, led 2nd, headed before 7th, pressed winner, ridden after 3 out, one pace from 2 out, 3rd of 7, 10l behind Owlesbury Dream (11-4) at Southwell 2m 4f mrs hcp hdl (3) gd.
Western Pride 100-1 (10-5) Towards rear, headway 6f out, weakened 3f out, 9th of 16, 35l behind Lavender Track (11-5) at Ludlow 2m mrs nhf (4) gs in Dec.
