tracked leader, outpaced well over 1f out, no extra final furlong
chased leaders, stayed on approaching final furlong, no chance with winner
slosly into stride, held up in rear, never dangerous
made all, quickened clear well over 1f out, impressive
chased leaders, effort over 1f out, soon one pace
pulled hard in rear, never dangerous
chased leaders, outpaced over 1f out, never a threat
steadied start, pulled hard in rear, never dangerous
None of these inspire confidence with only a tentative vote going to the returning ALICIA DARCY. The latter is rated 81 on her fourth in Listed company at Newmarket last summer and should figure on her reappearance if running anywhere near that level. Charlie Arthur made up late ground after a tardy start over 7f here on last month’s debut and Thedevilinneville ran better over 7f earlier than he did over a mile at Wolverhampton last time. The remainder have been well beaten so far while the newcomer Red Moon Lady looks nothing out of the ordinary on breeding.
Snooze Button (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) In touch and in rear, pushed along and weakened over 1f out, last of 5, 11 1/2l behind Playfull Spirit (8-11) at Southwell 6f stks (5) pol in Feb.
Cape Cyclone (IRE) 16-1 (10-0) Steadied and not much room start, always towards rear, 10th of 14, 12 1/4l behind Invitational (8-10) at Kempton 7f fll stks (5) pol in Jan.
Charlie Arthur (IRE) 9-4fav (8-10) Dwelt badly, behind, headway under pressure on inside 2f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong, improve, 6th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Songkran (8-10) at Kempton 7f mdn stks (5) pol in Jan.
Cockney Hill 100-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, in rear, some headway over 1f out, no impression, 8th of 14, 14 1/2l behind Rectory Road (9-7) at Kempton 7f stks (5) pol in Jan.
Talk Like This (USA) 100-1 (9-2) Headway to lead over 4f out, soon pressed, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 10th of 11, 14 1/4l behind No Nonsense (9-2) at Kempton 6f stks (5) pol in Dec.
Thedevilinneville 80-1 (8-7) Tracked leader until 5f out, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 6, 12 1/2l behind Wings Of Time (8-7) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f mdn stks (5) pol in Feb.
Alicia Darcy (IRE) 100-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden and weakened over 2f out, last of 9, 25 1/4l behind Pretty Pollyanna (9-0) at Newmarket 6f Grp 2 fll stks (1) gf in Jul.
Purely Prosecco 11-1 (8-6) Slowly away, in rear, went 4th towards finish, no impression, 4th of 6, 18l behind Solar Park (8-11) at Wolverhampton 6f stks (6) pol in Feb.
Red Moon Lady Epaulette filly out of Maisie's Moon.