led, hung right over 2f out, rider dropped whip 1f out, soon headed and no extra inside final furlong
with leader, under pressure 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on well
chased leaders, under pressure 2f out, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, soon outpaced and behind, never on terms
This looks a race in which Twilight Belle has a live chance with both Baytown Blaze and Wild Bill Tracey worth noting. The selection gets weight all round here and is relatively unexposed compared to some of his rivals. With only seven runs under his belt he has run with credit of late without threatening the judge. However this looks his easiest task to date and if putting his best foot forward he should be able to break his maiden tag. Baytown Blaze on the other hand has top weight to carry and is without a run for over three months. He is capable on his day but others may be better treated. Wild Bill Tracey has better place claims as he caught the eye when third to Mac Dalia at Southwell last time out. His form has been moderately consistent so any market moves should be noted. But for the winner we return to Twilight Belle.
Baytown Blaze 33-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Choisette (8-9) at W'hampton 5f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Sept.
Wild Bill Tracey 7-2 (8-12) In touch, ridden along halfway, driven and one pace final furlong, 3rd of 7, 3l behind Mac Dalia (8-9) at Southwell 5f 2yo sll (6) fbs in Dec.
Cocabana 12-1 (8-7) Tracked leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out, last of 7, 8l behind Ten Down (9-2) at Lingfield 5f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Dec.
Queen's Treasure (IRE) 25-1 (8-12) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, gradually faded, 12th of 13, 8l behind Paveroc (9-3) at Salisbury 6f 2yo mdn (4) gs in Aug.
Twilight Belle (IRE) 15-2 (8-10) Soon led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 10, 7l behind Especially (9-6) at Southwell 7f 2yo hcp (6) fbs in Dec.
