with leader, led 5th, stayed on under pressure from 3 out
held up, hampered 1st, headway 6th, beaten when blundered 2 out
tracked leaders, outpaced 5th, pulled up before next
led, headed 5th, ridden and lost place 4 out
jumped poorly throughout, tailed off 4 out
Nonrunner
AMBROSE PRINCESS takes the eye as the best option in the opener. Quivvy Bridge and Victoria State are forwarded as the main dangers. The last named is open to plenty of improvement and makes her debut over timber at a realistic level. She did run a touch too freely at Bangor in April; so needs to learn how to get into a rhythm. Therefore, it is also feasible she may just need the experience. Quivvy Bridge, who made steady progress for Jessica Harrington in Ireland, has to be of interest; especially with Tony McCoy doing the steering. Her trainer, Jimmy Lambe, is very adept at finding an opening on these shores and he once again appears to have gained top marks for doing his homework in scouring the racing calendar for a suitable opportunity. However, she was disappointing when well backed at Cartmel yesterday, so there have to be reservations about her posting a much improved effort today. Therefore, the nomination goes to Ambrose Princess, who seems to be thriving on the new challenge presented by the jumping game. The Michael Scudamore-trained mare has a willing attitude and can be fancied as the one to pull out a bit extra if required.
Ambrose Princess (IRE) 7-1 (10-7) Tracked leader, led 3rd, ridden and hung left after 2 out, stayed on well, ridden out, won at Newton Abbot 2m 3f mrs nov hdl (4) gf beating Call Me A Legend (11-12) by 1 3/4l, 9 ran.
Alflora Dora 11-4 (10-13) In touch, mistake and reminder 2nd, headway approaching 3 out, ridden to dispute 2nd when went right last, no chance with winner flat, 2nd of 13, 6l behind Where's Susie (10-7) at Fontwell 2m 2f mdn hdl (4) gd in Apr.
Bahia Blanca (FR) 9-1 (10-12) Held up towards rear, headway from 4 out, never troubled leaders, 4th of 15, 35l behind Izita Star (11-5) at Chepstow 2m mrs nov hdl (4) gd in Mar.
Flutter Bye (IRE) 13-2 (10-10) Prominent, reminders after 7th, weakened approaching 2 out, 5th of 12, 33l behind Speed Bonnie Boat (10-10) at Towcester 2m 5f nov hdl (4) gd in Mar.
Victoria State (IRE) 10-1 (10-4) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 13, 18l behind Black Jack Blues (10-11) at Bangor 2m 1f NH flat (6) gd in Apr.
Quivvy Bridge (IRE) 5-2fav (10-10) Tracked leaders, ridden in 3rd entering straight, kept on one paced from next, 3rd of 16, 11l behind Printing Copper (10-8) at Killarney 2m 4f mrs mdn hdl gf.
