Velvet Vista attempts to complete a four-timer off another career-high mark. Mike Murphy’s mare is in the form of her life but she has a double penalty today and that could open the door for VIVENCY, who has been racing over 7f since her debut at Kempton but is definitely worth another try over a mile withy Harry Russell taking off a valuable 5lb. Lady Alavesa is still 3lb higher than when second over course and distance in October but shouldn’t be far away again.
Al Rasmah (IRE) 7-1 (9-4) Keen early, mid-division on outside, hung left over 2f out, soon weakened, 8th of 9, 7 1/4l behind Streak Lightning (9-7) at Newcastle 7f hcp (4) pol in Jan.
Vivency (USA) 11-4fav (9-10) Raced keenly, held up in last pair, some late headway, never on terms, 4th of 7, 4 3/4l behind Arafi (9-5) at Kempton 7f hcp fll (5) pol in Feb.
Blausee (IRE) 18-1 (8-12) Dwelt always in rear, last of 9, 20l behind Dashing Roger (9-6) at Yarmouth 1m hcp (4) gf in Sep.
Lady Alavesa 6-1 (8-6) Held up, switched left and quickened over 1f out, soon challenging, led well inside final furlong, ran on, won at Kempton 1m hcp fll (4) pol in Jan beating Lottie Marie (9-4) by nk, 4 ran.
Velvet Vista 6-4fav (8-11) Prominent, led 2f out, ridden over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong but always in full command, won at Chelmsford City 7f hcp (6) pol in Feb beating Swissal (9-2) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
Eponina (IRE) 12-1 (9-2) Held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, stayed on inside final 100 yards, never nearer, 6th of 9, 3 3/4l behind Vivency (9-7) at Kempton 7f hcp fll (5) pol in Jan.
