led until over 6f out, chased leaders, effort 2f out, every chance 1f out, faded inside final furlong
in touch on inside, effort 2f out, ridden and every chance 1f out, unable to quicken towards finish
steadied start, held up in rear, made headway final furlong, no chance
steadied start, held up and well off the pace, made headway final furlong, no chance
steadied start, held up towards rear, not clear run approaching final furlong, soon switched left, ran on inside final and finished well, not reached leaders
chased leaders, hard ridden and ran on to lead inside final furlong, driven out (hand timed)
took keen hold, steadied start and held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, went 2nd near finish, not reached winner
led over 6f out, jumped shadow over 5f out, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened quickly final furlong
in touch, pushed along over 2f out, driven to chase leaders over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
held up towards rear, pushed along 3f out, soon one pace and no impression
soon chased leader, ridden to lead narrowly 2f out, headed inside final furlong, one pace
This is a race that will not take much winning so it could pay to side with COMMON DIVA who is narrowly preferred to Brer Rabbit and Millway Beach. The selection arrives here in good form and she won with a bit of authority last time out at Wolverhampton when she beat Dark Oasis. She does have a penalty today but she might be up to defying that and she also has the benefit of the plum draw. Brer Rabbit looks the obvious alternative as she is a lightly-raced filly and she showed improved form to finish third behind Roar Of Applause over this course and distance last time. Millway Beach won well on his handicap debut at Lingfield last month and although he has more on his plate today, he should be suited by this extra furlong. Ageebah was mugged close home at Lingfield last time and it remains to be seen whether she actually fully gets this trip. Common Diva ticks enough boxes here to make her the pick.
Common Diva 11-1 (9-2) Always prominent, led over 1f out, soon ridden, edged right, ran on, won at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo hcp (5) pol beating Dark Oasis (8-9) by 1 1/2l, 6 ran.
Millway Beach (IRE) 15-2 (8-10) Tracked leaders, ridden to press leader over 1f out, led inside final furlong, an assertive final 75 yards, won at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp (5) pol in Jan beating Andean Margin (9-4) by 3/4l, 7 ran.
Flying Lady (IRE) 9-1 (9-2) Led 1f, chased leader after, not handle bend and hung right 2f out, soon ridden, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 8, 2 1/2l behind Fong's Alibi (9-4) at Lingfield 1m 3yo hcp (5) pol.
Commandingpresence (USA) 3-1 (8-5) Keen in touch, ridden 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 11, 2l behind Emirates World (8-9) at Lingfield 7f mdn stk (5) pol in Jan.
Co Dependent (USA) 3-1fav (9-4) Chased leader and keen, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 9, 5l behind Svindal (9-1) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo hcp (5) pol in Jan.
Ageebah 12-1 (8-11) In touch, effort to chase leader 2f out, soon led, ridden and headed well inside final furlong, 2nd of 8, 3/4l behind Fong's Alibi (9-4) at Lingfield 1m 3yo hcp (5) pol.
Brer Rabbit 14-1 (9-6) Pulled hard towards rear, headway on outside over 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 14, 1l behind Roar of Applause (9-7) at Kempton 1m 2yo hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Trusted Venture (USA) 8-1 (9-3) Raced keenly, tracked leader to 2f out, no impression over 1f out, stayed on same pace, 4th of 7, 2 1/2l behind Imperial Skylight (9-4) at Kempton 7f 3yo hcp (6) pol.
Miss Tikitiboo (IRE) 40-1 (9-1) Held up, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 11, 2 1/2l behind My Best Bet (9-6) at W'hampton 6f 2yo hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Graycliffe (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Started slowly, soon mid-division, reminders 4f out, headway and brief effort over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 15, 5l behind Final Salute (9-5) at Windsor 6f 2yo hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Oct.
Turn To Dreams 3-1 (8-7) Led early, stayed prominent, ridden to challenge leaders over 2f out, every chance final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 6, 1l behind La Diosa (8-13) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo sll (6) pol.
