prominent, led 6th, headed next, weakened approaching 2 out
prominent, led after 2nd, headed before next, not fluent 8th, mistake 3 out, soon outpaced, kept on from 2 out, went 3rd approaching last, no impression
prominent, led before 3rd, not fluent 5th, headed 6th, led again next, not fluent 8th, stayed on gamely from 2 out
chased leaders on inside, outpaced 4 out, rallied approaching 2 out, lost 3rd before last, no extra
awkward 3rd, always behind, pulled up before 3 out
mid-division, ridden in 5th after 8th, not fluent 3 out, weakened before 2 out
led until after 2nd, gradually lost place, effort after 6th, struggling before 8th, behind next, pulled up after
held up towards rear, not fluent 6th, closed from 8th, went 2nd before 2 out, held last, stayed on
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This looks an ultra-competitive mares’ handicap and last year’s winner Coded Message will struggle to stage a repeat off a 12lb higher mark. Molly Ollys Wishes arrives off the back of a win at Hereford and should stay the longer trip around here. Perfect Myth is tough and consistent but the going may have turned against Regarding Ruth. Bannixtown Glory is on an upward curve but she has done all of her winning on good ground. Hotter Than Hell will likely find at least one too good again but Emmpressive Lady receives weight all round, despite going for the hat-trick. MIDNIGHTREFLECTION has proved she stays 3m this season and, though up for 9lb for her win at Plumpton, is at the top of her game at present so should go close again.
Bannixtown Glory (IRE) 12-1 (10-12) Made all, went clear after 2nd until 5th, pushed along and went clear again before 2 out, ridden and stayed on gamely run-in, unchallenged, won at Kempton 3m lst (1) gd in Nov beating Getaway Totherock (10-12) by 1 3/4l, 8 ran.
Coded Message 14-1 (11-8) Mid-division, mistake 1st, pushed along and in last at the start of the final circuit, never nearer and pulled up before 3 out, at Taunton 2m 7f hcp (3) gs in Dec.
Molly Ollys Wishes 11-4 (11-12) Chased leaders and keen, went 2nd at 3rg, blundered badly and dropped to 3rd briefly next, led last,, won at Hereford 2m 4f hcp (3) sft in Nov beating Valse Au Taillons (11-5) by 2 1/4l, 8 ran.
Midnightreflection 11-8fav (11-11) Prominent, joined leader 10th, led going well before 3 out, went clear from 2 out, easily, won at Plumpton 3m 1f hcp (3) gs in Dec beating Ding Ding (10-8) by 14l, 5 ran.
Danse Idol (IRE) 6-4 (10-12) Chased leaders, overjumped 3rd, jumped big 6th, not fluent 11th, pushed along before 3 out, weakened 2 out, 3rd of 4, dist behind Midnightreferendum (10-12) at Fontwell 2m 3f (4) gs in Nov.
Hotter Than Hell (FR) 9-2 (11-5) Held up towards rear, closed 4 out, went 2nd after 2 out until before last where not fluent, stayed on same pace, 4th of 8, 6l behind Robin Gold (10-6) at Ascot 3m hcp (3) sft in Nov.
Regarding Ruth (IRE) 5-1 (10-2) Prominent, narrowly led 9th, headed before 2 out, pressed leader after last until no extra run-in, 3rd of 9, 3 3/4l behind Teescomponents Lad (10-9) at Market Rasen 2m 7f hcp (2) gd in Nov.
Emmpressive Lady (IRE) 9-2 (10-11) Held up early, good headway out wide chasing leaders 4th, went 2nd on long run before 2 out where untidy, led before last, urged along and kept on well run-in, won at Sandown 2m 4f hcp (3) hvy in Dec beating Whitehotchillifili (11-12) by 3 1/4l, 8 ran.
Perfect Myth 9-1 (11-1) Chased leaders, led before 2 out, went clear between last 2, 2 lengths ahead last, headed and no extra final 10 yards, 2nd of 14, 2l behind The White Mouse (10-1) at Wincanton 2m 5f hcp (2) gd in Nov.
Alpha Carinae (IRE) 10-3 (11-4) Led, not fluent and headed 3rd, jumped right next, ridden to lead after 3 out, headed before 2 out, soon weakened, 4th of 6, 16 3/4l behind The Glancing Queen (10-12) at Warwick 2m 5f (4) gs in Nov.
