tracked to well over 2f out, soon weakened
held up, headway over 1f out, stayed on to chase winner inside final furlong, no chance
made all, led, ridden over 2f out, stayed on strongly from over 1f out, driven out
behind, soon ridden, in rear after 3f, soon lost touch
towards rear, ridden 3f out, soon outpaced, kept on from over 1f out, never nearer
tracked winner, ridden 3f out, lost 2nd over 2f out, gradually weakened
in touch, ridden to chase winner over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, no extra, lost 3rd well inside final furlong
slowly into stride, in rear 3f, raced wide, always behind, never on terms
mid-division, ridden, no impression 2f out, stayed on under pressure to take 3rd well inside final furlong
Baltic Belle has had more than enough chances and so we must oppose her today, and instead side with Resplendent Ace, with Ochre a lively danger if stepping up on her debut. The selection bumped into a likely newcomer last time out and this race doesn't appear to hold any such dangers. The slight drop in trip may help and he may take all the beating. Baltic Belle has not gone on since her promising debut and cannot be backed with any confidence today over a trip that is not sure to suit. Crown Office and Dark Druid are two newcomers to keep an eye on in the market. County Kerry is entitled to have come on for her pleasing debut and is of interest, along with Ochre who was easy to back before her debut. A tongue tie may see her do better today, however we will return to Resplendent Ace to land the spoils.
Dark Druid (IRE) Princely Heir gelding out of 7f winner Super Sonic Sonia.
Norman The Great 20-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, 2f out, soon weakened, 9th of 12, 10l behind Mafeking (9-3) at Kempton 1m 2yo mdn auc (6) pol in Nov.
Resplendent Ace (IRE) 5-2 (8-7) Chased leaders, joined leader 5f out, ridden well over 2f out, hung left well over 1f out, soon carried right, kept on towards finish, 2nd of 8, hd behind Tutor (8-7) at W'hampton 1m 1f mdn aut stk (5) pol in Feb.
Ridgeway Star 50-1 (9-3) Hampered start, held up, always behind, 9th of 12, 28l behind Milla's Rocket (8-12) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo mdn (5) pol in Feb.
Baltic Belle (IRE) 7-4fav (8-12) Prominent, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on well, headed post, 2nd of 11, shd behind Benllech (9-3) at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn auc (6) pol in Nov.
County Kerry (UAE) 50-1 (8-12) Soon tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakening and looked beaten when bumped well over 1f out, 6th of 10, 6l behind Serpentaria (8-12) at Lingfield 1m 3yo mdn aut (6) pol in Jan.
Crown Office (USA) Horse Chestnut filly, sister to 1m2f winner Masterofthecourt, half-sister to multiple Group 1 winner Greys Inn.
Ochre (IRE) 20-1 (8-12) Held up in touch, improved halfway, with leader 3f out, ridden and led 2f out, until over 1f out, no extra, 5th of 12, 5l behind Barshiba (8-12) at Lingfield 1m 3yo mdn (5) pol in Feb.
