tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, no extra
in rear and in touch, went 2nd over 2f out, led over 1f out, kept on well
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on
tracked leader until ridden over 1f out, one pace and went 3rd inside final furlong
SPIDER LILY bids for a hat-trick and has an excellent chance as Going French is the only one of today's rivals in any kind of form and his best efforts have come on Tapeta. Peter Makin's filly gets the vote to defy a further 5lb rise. Spic 'n Span has won off higher marks over course and distance but was beaten 20 lengths last time at Chepstow and is hard to catch right.
Going French (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, stayed on same pace, 4th of 12, 2l behind Logans Lad (9-7) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (0-65) (6) in Aug.
Spider Lily 4-1fav (8-6) Tracked leaders, challenged 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, hard pressed, held on, won at Nottingham 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Aug beating Burnt Cream (9-6) by hd, 9 ran.
Spic 'n Span 14-1 (8-13) Prominent, raced alone towards stands side, pushed along 3f out, soon beaten, last of 6, 21l behind Rise To Glory (9-10) at Chepstow 5f hcp 0-55 (6) gs.
Notnow Penny 50-1 (8-7) Led until 2f out, chased leaders, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 12, 13l behind Clear Focus (8-7) at Bath 6f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) fm in Jun.
Anytimeatall (IRE) 25-1 (8-10) Upset in stalls, slowly into stride, well off the pace towards rear, behind and struggling halfway, last of 10, 18l behind Pharoh Jake (8-13) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-65 (6) sft in Aug.
