Ueueteotl has a penalty for a short-head victory at Carlisle in October and though subsequently beaten at Wetherby he was by no means disgraced and should have no problems with Malibu Dancer, his only rival with experience. Alan Swinbank runs both Big Water and Bob's Lady Tara with preference for the former, who has more of a Flat-racing pedigree. Donald McCain's newcomer, the French-bred SMADYNIUM, could be good enough to make a winning start as his dam is closely related to numerous winners on both the Flat and over hurdles.
Ueueteotl (FR) 8-1 (11-5) Led, headed 3f out, faded final furlong, 5th of 17, 5l behind Up To Something (10-7) at Wetherby 1m 5f n h flat 3yo (6) gs in Dec.
Malibu Dancer (IRE) 25-1 (10-7) Pushed along towards rear and green, never a factor, 8th of 16, 23l behind Chancery (10-12) at Haydock 1m 5f n h flat 3yo (6) gs in Nov.
Smadynium (FR) Smadoun gelding out of Sea Music.
Big Water (IRE) Saffron Walden gelding out of Magic Feeling.
Bob's Lady Tara Kayf Tara filly out of Bob Back's Lady.
