This is a decent contest with several capable of going on to better things. Abigail Lynch had Morello Royale almost six lengths behind when completing her double at Wincanton on Boxing Day but the latter is better off at the weights here and there may not be much between the pair now. Quiet Candid was impressive at Towcester and should continue on an upward curve but Taniokey was below her best at Newbury when last seen and probably has a bit to find with Abigail Lynch on collateral form. DOLORES DELIGHTFUL is a bit more exposed than some but she's been keeping good company and her latest third in a Listed event at Taunton was another solid effort. Nick Williams rarely wastes a visit to this track and she has as good a chance as any with Pitter Patter another engaged yesterday.
Abigail Lynch (IRE) 11-2 (10-7) Made most, ridden after 2 out, stayed on well to assert clear flat, won at Wincanton 2m mrs nov hdl (4) gs in Dec beating Avispa (10-10) by 3 1/2l, 18 ran.
Quiet Candid (IRE) 11-4 (10-7) Held up mid-division, tracked leaders from 3rd, led before 2 out, went badly left approaching last, kept on strongly, won at Towcester 2m mares NH nov hdl (4) sft in Nov beating Ballyhollow (10-10) by 12l, 8 ran.
Taniokey (IRE) 8-1 (11-0) Took keen hold, led briefly 1st, tracked leaders, hit 4 out, weakened next, last of 7, 46l behind Carrigmoorna Rock (11-0) at Newbury 2m mares listed nov hdl (1) sft in Nov.
Dolores Delightful (FR) 9-1 (11-2) Mid-division, headway chasing leaders after 2nd, 2nd after bypssing omitted 3 out until pushed along before 2 out, kept on same pace in 3rd, 3rd of 12, 6l behind Tara Point (11-2) at Taunton 2m 1f Listed nov hdle (1) sft in Dec.
Morello Royale (IRE) 6-1 (10-10) Tracked leaders, effort 2 out, soon chased leading pair, ridden and kept on same pace flat, 3rd of 18, 6l behind Abigail Lynch (10-7) at Wincanton 2m mrs nov hdl (4) gs in Dec.
Overdo 20-1 (9-12) Held up towards rear, effort over 2f out, never dangerous, 8th of 9, 11l behind Prince Of Poets (10-12) at Lingfield 1m 5f 3yo NH flat (AWT) (6) std in Nov.
Pitter Patter 25-1 (11-2) Chased leaders on outside, pushed along after omitted 3 out, weakened before next, 6th of 12, 22l behind Tara Point (11-2) at Taunton 2m 1f Listed nov hdle (1) sft in Dec.
