MARY HELEN has been in great form and she looks worth sticking with here; the list of dangers is headed by Magic Spirit and During The War. Mark Brisbourne's filly finished the year on a roll and she was only narrowly beaten at Kempton last month by Glen Lass. She came up against an unexposed sort that day and with the return to this longer trip in her favour she can regain the winning thread. Magic Spirit hinted at ability on her debut here when she finished eighth of 11 in a maiden over 1m. She is bred to appreciate this longer trip and she is one to note in the market. During The War brought up the tail here last time but that was a better race than this and he is bred to appreciate this longer trip. Richard Hannon's runner Mactrac finished behind our selection at Kempton in November and it is hard to see him turning the tables today. We will therefore nominate Mary Helen who remains a filly to stay on the right side of.
During The War (USA) 50-1 (9-0) Mounted on track, slowly away, behind, last of 5, 28l behind Transfixed (8-9) at Lingfield 7f 2yo stks (3) pol in Nov.
Mactrac 10-1 (8-12) Led after 1f, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 10, 8l behind Miami Gator (9-5) at Lingfield 7f 2yo hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Dec.
Mary Helen 11-4 (8-7) In touch, headway when hampered over 1f out, kept on well towards finish, 4th of 7, 4l behind Danger Mulally (9-1) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Premium Charge 14-1 (8-7) Dwelt, took keen hold, chased leaders over 7f out, soon slightly hampered, hampered again well over 3f out and lost place, no chance after, 7th of 9, 12l behind Glen Lass (8-3) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f 2yo clm stks (5) pol in Dec.
The Great Husk (IRE) 33-1 (8-4) Held up mid-division, weakened over 2f out, 6th of 8, 28l behind Red Courtier (8-13) at Kempton 1m 2f 2yo mdn auc stks (5) pol in Dec.
Whip Up (IRE) 66-1 (8-9) Went left start, close up, weakened over 2f out and eased, last of 9, 40l behind Underworld Dandy (8-0) at Chepstow 6f 2yo clm (6) gd in May.
Magic Spirit 66-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, soon pushed along towards rear, 8th of 11, 7l behind Fairy Flight (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 2yo mdn fll (5) pol in Dec.
Creevy (IRE) 16-1 (8-2) In touch, pushed along 3f out, no headway, 6th of 10, 8l behind Glen Lass (8-3) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f 2yo clm stks (6) pol in Dec.
Land Of Plenty (IRE) 22-1 (7-11) Held up, slightly hampered on outside 7f out, hard ridden and some headway 2f out, never troubled leaders, 5th of 9, 7l behind Glen Lass (8-3) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f 2yo clm stks (5) pol in Dec.
