raced keenly tracking leaders, went 2nd on long run before 2 out, lost 2nd approaching the last, no extra in 3rd run-in
waited with in last trio, good headway chasing leaders after 3 out, 3rd before next, ridden and went 2nd approaching the last, stayed on same pace run-in, no extra and held final 150 yards
made all, pushed along before 2 out, ridden and pressed between last two, stayed on gamely to assert final 150 yards, unchallenged
mid-division on inside, headway tracking leaders before 2 out, weakened between last two
bit keen tracking leader, pushed along out wide and lost 2nd on long run before 2 out, weakened quickly soon after, tailed off
tracked leaders, pushed along turning in, weakened before 2 out
reminders in rear and struggling 3 out, stayed on run-in, never nearer
held up in mid-division, pushed along and outpaced before 2 out, stayed on again run-in
off the pace in last trio, never a factor, tailed off before 2 out, pulled up soon after
NonRunner
Whitehotchillifili was almost certainly flattered by her third in a Grade 2 at Ascot at the start of the year but was a Listed winner here a year earlier. Coquelicot has gone up 6lb for her win at Ascot last month but West Balboa is potentially well treated on her second to Stage Star in a Grade 1 at Newbury last year, though hasn’t raced since. WHISKY EXPRESS was still showing signs of inexperience at Exeter last month but kept on well in the closing stages and she is probably better than a handicap mark of 109. Merry Poppins and Moonamacaroona may be best of the more-exposed mares.
Whitehotchillifili (IRE) 2-1fav (11-12) Chased leaders, ridden to dispute lead 3 out, took it up 2 out but soon outpaced approaching last, no extra flat, 3rd of 5, 10l behind Kissesforkatie (11-13) at Chepstow 2m 3f hcp (3) gs in Mar.
West Balboa (IRE) 9-1 (11-0) Raced keenly, held up in last trio, awkward 2nd, headway chasing leaders before 2 out, left well held 2nd 2 out, no chance with winner, 2nd of 7, 6 1/2l behind Stage Star (11-7) at Newbury 2m 5f (1) sft in Dec.
Coquelicot (FR) 10-3 (11-1) Made all, increased tempo home turn, clear last, ran on well flat, won at Ascot 3m hcp (3) gd in Nov beating Glimpse Of Gala (11-12) by 3 1/4l, 5 ran.
Terresita (IRE) 5-2 (11-8) Chased leader on inside, pushed along and weakened 2 out, last of 5, 11 3/4l behind Coquelicot (11-1) at Ascot 3m hcp (3) gd in Nov.
Plenty Of Time (IRE) 5-4fav (11-0) Prominent, led approaching 2 out, pushed along before last, jumped left last, stayed on well flat, won at Wincanton 2m 5f (4) gs in Feb beating Barford Diva (11-0) by 9 1/2l, 8 ran.
Merry Poppins (GER) 15-8fav (11-13) Prominent, pressing leaders when mistake 2 out, soon ridden, not fluent last and always held run-in, 2nd of 9, 3 3/4l behind Getaweapon (11-7) at Bangor-on-Dee 2m 4f hcp (4) gs in Oct.
Whisky Express 9-1 (11-8) Jumped left towards rear, pushed along 8th, hanging left after 3 out, stayed on from 2 out, went 4th towards finish, 4th of 15, 7l behind The Height Of Fame (10-12) at Exeter 2m 6f hcp (4) gd in Nov.
Moonamacaroona 5-2 (11-5) Bit keen and waited with in 4th, closer in 3rd 4 out, pushed along before next, went 2nd before 2 out, ridden and one pace run-in, no chance with winner, 2nd of 4, 2 3/4l behind Lily Glitters (10-6) at Ludlow 3m hcp (4) gd in Apr.
Brown Bullet (IRE) 7-2 (11-12) Held up off the pace in rear, ridden and outpaced before 2 out, made no telling impression, 5th of 11, 11 1/4l behind Annie Day (10-10) at Fontwell 2m 3f hcp (5) gd in Nov.
Peltwell (IRE) 28-1 (11-7) Chased leader, shaken up to lead rounding home turn, soon ridden and headed, no extra soon after 2 out, faded close home, 4th of 5, 7 3/4l behind Wynn House (11-6) at Wincanton 2m 5f hcp (2) gf in Nov.
