in touch, driven 2f out, soon hung left and beaten
dwelt, soon recovered to track leader, edged left under pressure and not looked keen over 1f out, weakened final furlong
prominent, pushed along halfway, effort on inner to chase leader over 1f out, unable to quicken final furlong
slowly into stride, soon in touch, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out
held up last, headway on wide outside over 1f out, chased leading pair final furlong, ran on near finish
led driven along over 1f out, kept on well, until not pace of winner, caught near finish
soon outpaced
From our shortlist of Regal Dream, Talcen Gwyn and Elisha, we will side with Regal Dream. Regal Dream might be worth taking a chance on here as John Hills' filly caught the eye when a staying-on fifth at Windsor last time. The best of her all-weather form, including running the progressive Guildenstern to a length at Lingfield, gives her a clear chance and these are the principal reasons for building a case for her chance. Talcen Gwyn bounced back to winning ways over a slightly shorter trip here five days ago and, so long as the going does not become soft, looks set to go well again. Goldhill Prince did well here in claimers last year but, overall, needs to improve a little to be given a solid chance, while Elisha ran well over course and distance last September and might be able to build on that today. Do not close the door on Whatatodo either, as the best of her maiden and handicap form entitles her to some thought but, for the winner, we wills side with Regal Dream.
Talcen Gwyn (IRE) 4-1 (9-0) Held up in rear, headway on wide outside over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on well, won at Brighton 5f 3yo hcp (5) gf beating Canadian Danehill (8-8) by 2l, 7 ran.
Cree 6-1 (9-4) Dwelt start, soon chased leader, ridden 3f out, kept on final furlong, 3rd of 19, 1 1/2l behind Meditation (8-8) at Salisbury 6f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Goldhill Prince 20-1 (8-10) Led centre group, ridden 3f out, weakened rapidly over 1f out, eased final furlong, last of 17, 23l behind Scarlet Invader (8-13) at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp (5) gd.
Mostanad 22-1 (8-9) Behind, hampered over 2f out, staying on when not clear run over 1f out, switched left inside final furlong, never dangerous, 9th of 15, 16l behind Intrepid Jack (9-3) at Haydock 6f 3yo hcp (4) gf.
Regal Dream (IRE) 25-1 (8-4) Held up in rear, headway on outside over 1f out, kept on final furlong but not pace to reach leaders, 6th of 16, 2 1/2l behind Abientot (8-1) at Windsor 5f 3yo hcp (4) gf.
Elisha (IRE) 20-1 (8-0) Led until ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 12, 9l behind Intrepid Jack (8-6) at Newbury 6f 3yo hcp (4) gf.
Whatatodo 7-1 (8-3) Tracked leaders, keen, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 9, 11l behind In The Pink (9-1) at Redcar 1m stk 0-70 (5) gf.
