chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, no extra well inside final furlong
steadied start, held up, effort over 2f out, no impression from over 1f out, one pace
tracked leaders, went 2nd over 3f out, upsides winner 1f out, held inside final 100 yards
made all, ridden and joined 1f out, found extra inside final 100 yards, stayed on gamely
chased winner until over 3f out, weakened from over 2f out
held up in rear, effort over 2f out, went 3rd inside final furlong, unable to get on terms
Letmestopyouthere and Tailor's Row are the most exposed but not without a chance but Tisbutadream is upped in class as she bids for a hat-trick, though a 5lb rise is negated by Hollie Doyle’s allowance. Hajaj has come up short in handicaps so far and it remains to be seen if Wolverhampton maiden winner Makaarim fares any better while Blaze Of Glory has something to find with AY AY on collateral form. David Elsworth’s charge found the unbeaten Brittanic too good in a conditions race last time but should make a bold bid in this.
Ay Ay (IRE) 3-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on to take 2nd place towards finish, always well held, 2nd of 4, 1 3/4l behind Brittanic (9-2) at Newcastle 1m stks (3) pol in Jan.
Letmestopyouthere (IRE) 8-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened 2f out, 4th of 5, 9l behind Second Thought (9-2) at Kempton 6f stks (2) pol in Jan.
Makaarim 2-1 (9-5) Made all, pushed 3 lengths clear 2f out, ran on, comfortable, won at Wolverhampton 1m 1f mdn stks (5) pol in Dec beating Pete So High (9-5) by 2l, 13 ran.
Tisbutadream (IRE) 9-2 (9-6) With leader, led 5f out, ridden inside final furlong, kept on well, won at Lingfield 1m hcp fll (5) pol in Jan beating Sky Ballerina (9-4) by 1/2l, 8 ran.
Tailor's Row (USA) 7-2 (9-7) Tracked leaders, headway over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 6, 1/2l behind Espresso Freddo (9-4) at Newcastle 7f hcp (4) pol in Feb.
Hajaj (IRE) 5-2 (9-5) Dwelt, close up in rear, ridden and headway entering final furlong, soon pressed winner, unable to quicken towards finish, 2nd of 5, 1l behind Kodiac Khan (9-7) at Lingfield 1m (4) pol in Dec.
Blaze Of Glory (FR) 4-9fav (9-0) Tracked leader until ridden inside final furlong, kept on towards finish, last of 3, nk behind Spirit Of Sarwan (8-2) at Lingfield 7f hcp (3) pol in Feb.