dwelt, towards rear, soon ridden along, never troubled leaders
mid-division, soon chased along, headway over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
led, ridden 2f out, headed entering final furlong, soon weakened
in touch, ridden along halfway, hung left when weakening final furlong
behind, soon ridden along, headway over 1f out, stayed on towards finish
towards rear, ridden along halfway, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
held up behind leaders, quickened to lead entering final furlong, ridden out
Woteva looks a good bet to land the opener; the list of dangers is headed by Another Luke and Favourite Girl. John Quinn's filly certainly looks the part on breeding as she is a half-sister to the top-class First Trump and from the best of the draw she could prove to be the one to beat. Another Luke does at least have some public form to go on and he was not disgraced last time in a race won by Saxford. He will go on the ground, and from a fair draw he has to be respected. Favourite Girl is another who catches the eye although on breeding she will probably be better over further in time. The market could provide the clues in this contest but for the winner we are happy to stick with Woteva to land the prize.
Scarlet Blade Needwood Blade gelding, half-brother to 1m2f winner Lowestoft Playboy and sprinter Silver Crest.
Another Luke (IRE) 33-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 8, 2 1/2l behind Saxford (8-12) at Newcastle 5f nov stk (4) gs.
Kings House 22-1 (8-9) Went left start, slowly into stride, joined leaders after 2f, soon ridden, outpaced approaching final furlong, 3rd of 4, 7l behind Bahamian Babe (8-8) at Southwell 5f 2yo mdn auc (6) fbs.
Lucky Buddha Kyllachy colt, half-brother to flat and hurdles winner French Connection.
Favourite Girl (IRE) Refuse To Bend filly out of a mare who ran only twice.
Woteva Kyllachy filly, sister to winning miler Kassuta.
Madame Jourdain (IRE) Beckett filly, half-sister to winning sprinter Fizzlephut and 5f-7f winner Ask Don't Tell.
Queen of Dalyan (IRE) Redback filly, half-sister to 6f and 1m1f winner Cavort.
Vintage Steps (IRE) Bahamian Bounty filly out of a moderate racemare.
Where's Reiley (USA) Doneraile Court, brother to 6f winner Courtney's Fantasy, half-brother to two winning sprinters.
French Forest Shinko Forest filly out of Paris Mist.