steadied start, held up towards rear, plenty to do over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, took 3rd post
prominent, ridden to lead 1f out, clear inside final furlong, ridden out
behind, ridden over 2f out, kept on from over 1f out, not reach leaders
pressed leader to over 2f out, kept on until weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, led over 2f out, no extra when headed 1f out, lost 3rd post
started slowly, mid-division after 1f, headway and effort over 1f out, not quicken inside final furlong, soon one pace
in touch, ridden over 2f out, effort over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong
led until headed over 2f out, soon weakened
always towards rear, never on terms
raced keenly towards rear, ridden and outpaced final 2f, never dangerous
Nonrunner
Avoca Dancer can recoup last week's losses and get the better of Double Valentine and Lawdy Miss Clawdy. Michael Wigham's mare attracted plenty of market support on her return from a break last time but failed to repel the challenge of Double Valentine. She travelled well throughout the race, is 6lbs better off for a length this evening and is entitled to have improved for the outing. Lawdy Miss Clawdy wasn't seen to best effect over the minimum at Wolverhampton last time and a better performance can be expected over this trip. She ran well on her sole start here and is respected but Avoca Dancer has plenty going for her in this contest and is selected.
Double Valentine 6-1 (8-9) Steadied start, good headway from 2f out, led 1f out, ran on, won at Kempton 6f Stks (41-45) (7) pol beating Avoca Dancer (9-0) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
Avoca Dancer (IRE) 15-8fav (9-0) Broke well, prominent, led on bit over 1f out, shaken up final furlong, one pace, 2nd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Double Valentine (8-9) at Kempton 6f Stks (41-45) (7) pol.
Coastal Breeze 20-1 (8-9) In touch, ridden over 2f out, stayed on one pace from over 1f out, 6th of 13, 3 1/2l behind My Jeanie (9-0) at Kempton 1m hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Edin Burgher (FR) 33-1 (7-13) Pushed along towards rear, never dangerous, 9th of 11, 11l behind Mind Alert (8-9) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-50 (6) fbs.
Lawdy Miss Clawdy 8-1 (8-5) In touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 8, 6l behind Garlogs (8-6) at W'hampton 5f hcp (6) pol.
Mr Loire 6-1 (8-8) Held up, came wide, bumped entering straight, headway over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, went 2nd towards finish, not trouble winner, 2nd of 8, 2 1/2l behind Avontuur (8-9) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-50 (6) pol.
Piccostar 25-1 (8-9) Chased leader to well over 1f out, soon weakened, 6th of 8, 10l behind Mind Alert (9-1) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-50 (6) pol.
Prettilini 50-1 (8-5) Led and raced keen, headed over 3f out, soon weakened, last of 14, 30l behind Haroldini (9-2) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs.
Royal Orissa 5-1 (9-0) Pressed leader to over 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out, 9th of 10, 12l behind Frank's Quest (9-0) at Kempton 1m Stks (41-45) (7) pol.
Royal Senga 33-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, effort over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 10th of 17, 9l behind Viewforth (9-0) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-50 (6) gf in Sept.
Ask No More 13-2 (9-0) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 13, 6l behind Charlotte Grey (9-0) at W'hampton 6f app stk (7) pol.
Noddledoddle (IRE) 25-1 (8-8) Tracked leaders, effort 2f out, stayed on same pace, 4th of 9, 2l behind Davids Mark (8-12) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-50 (6) pol.
