steadied start, held up 5th, pulled hard, progress behind leaders over 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on one pace
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on to press winner well inside final furlong, always just held
tracked leaders, ridden to chase leader 2f out, quicken to lead final 100 yards, stayed on towards finish, held on well
raced keenly, tracked leader to 2f out, no impression over 1f out, stayed on same pace
steadied start, settled and held up last, ridden over 2f out, no progress over 1f out
led, ridden 2f out, edged left over 1f out, hung badly left under pressure and headed final half furlong, soon lost 2nd
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon outpaced, weakened over 1f out
ALEXANDER FAMILY can take this at the principal expense of Deckchair and Imperial Skylight. Despite drifting markedly on his British debut, Ed Vaughan's charge dotted up at Wolverhampton and exhibited a tenacious appetite in the process. A rise of just 4lb doesn't look overly harsh on balance and this well bred filly can continue on the upward curve. Deckchair has been in many notebooks for a while but those followers are racking up the losses and the handicapper has been slow to react. Imperial Skylight has been a friend to the bookmakers with a number of short price failures. His most recent run at Southwell was disappointing but he can be forgiven that effort now he is back on the polytrack. Trusted Venture landed a nursery at Great Leighs off a mark of 56 but found nil when off the bridle at Lingfield. Edgeworth is relatively consistent from a handicapping perspective but is yet to get his head infront. Stuart Williams had a winning gamble earlier in the week so any market support for Itsher must be heeded. Alexander Family looks the most progressive of this bunch and secures our nomination.
Alexander Family (IRE) 10-1 (9-4) Slowly into stride, held up, good headway to join leader over 4f out, hard ridden over 2f out, hung left over 1f out, driven to lead close home, won at W'hampton 7f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Jan beating Miss Mojito (9-0) by a shd, 11 ran.
Edgeworth (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) Keen, close up, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 9, 1l behind Bickersten (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 3yo mdn aut (6) pol.
Imperial Skylight 15-8fav (9-5) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, 4th of 6, 13l behind Esprit de Midas (9-4) at Southwell 7f 3yo hcp (6) fbs.
Trusted Venture (USA) 7-2 (9-5) Chased leaders on inside to over 2f out, soon weakened, 6th of 7, 12l behind Ain't Talkin' (8-5) at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Deckchair 5-2fav (8-5) Slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden and kept on final furlong, never place to challenge, 4th of 7, 4l behind Rocoppelia (8-9) at Lingfield 6f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Itsher 13-8fav (9-0) Chased winner 1f and again over 3f out, hanging badly left from over 2f out, soon beaten, eased and lost 2nd inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 12l behind Forever's Girl (8-9) at W'hampton 6f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Pepin (IRE) 7-1 (8-5) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, driven 2f out, keeping on at same pace when not clear run and switched left inside final furlong, 6th of 9, 4l behind Private Passion (8-8) at Kempton 6f 3yo hcp (6) pol.
