in touch, lost place and dropped to rear over 4f out, ridden 2f out, kept on, never dangerous
soon led, ridden 2f out, joined 1f out, driven and stayed on to lead final 75 yards
slowly into stride, in rear, staying on when hampered and lost place 2f out, rallied final furlong
keen, hampered after 2f, chased leaders over 3f out, ridden to chase leader entering final 2f, joined leader 1f out, driven and stayed on to lead final 75 yards
pulled hard in rear, headway when not much room over 2f out, ridden and kept on final furlong
tracked leader 5f out until entering final 2f, soon weakened
tracked leaders, ran wide and lost 4 places bend entering final 2f, soon ridden and stayed on to regain 3rd inside final furlong, no chance with leading pair
slowly into stride, soon pushed along in rear
tracked leader 2f, chased leaders after, ridden and hung left over 1f out, soon weakened
The ever improving DANCE AND DANCE should have even more to come and break the maidens tag ahead of the consistent Joannadarc and new comer Viva La Vida has the breeding to mount a serious challenge. The one we like has improved each time from three starts and is at least bred to score at this level. The form from the latest outing, a runner's up spot, is a little weak but in this field the selection has less to do to get his head in front. Joannadarc has been putting in some solid efforts without really impressing. She was outclassed in a better race last time and although she's not the easiest to recommend her experience is a big help in this field and she should feature strongly in this company. Viva La Vida makes a racecourse debut but there is enough on breeding to recommend her. Related to several winners, mainly over and around this trip in Italy a first time out success is not out of the question. Cloudesley and Silca Meydan have been solid in limited trips to the racecourse so have a squeak but the form of Dance And Dance reads like a winner in waiting.
Cloudesley (IRE) 14-1 (8-11) In touch, pressing leaders 1f out, one pace inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Emeebee (8-12) at W'hampton 7f 2yo mdn auc (6) pol in Dec.
Dance And Dance (IRE) 5-6fav (8-11) Chased leaders, chased winner over 2f out, one pace, 2nd of 9, 4 1/2l behind Angel Song (8-6) at Southwell 6f mdn stk (5) fbs in Jan.
Highgate Cat One Cool Cat gelding out of Angry Bark.
Set The Trend Reset colt out of Masrora.
Silca Meydan 25-1 (9-3) Held up behind, raced wide, ridden and hanging left over 1f out, one pace, not trouble leaders, 6th of 12, 2 1/2l behind The Mumbo (8-12) at Lingfield 1m 3yo mdn aut (5) pol in Jan.
Fleuron 50-1 (8-12) Raced keenly in touch, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 10, 13l behind Royal Collection (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 3yo mdn aut (6) pol in Jan.
Indian Story (IRE) Indian Ridge filly out of Law Tudor.
Joannadarc (USA) 9-1 (8-7) Tracked leaders, ridden and lost 3rd over 1f out, soon outpaced, last of 4, 7l behind Dream Date (8-2) at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp (4) pol in Jan.
Phoenix Rising Dr Fong filly out of Dead Certain.
Viva La Vida Medicean filly out of Moonlight.
Independent James (IRE) Singspiel gelding out of Massomah.
Kings On The Roof 50-1 (9-3) Fly jumped start, always in rear, ridden and no impression final 2f, last of 6, 12l behind Sky High Kid (9-3) at Great Leighs 6f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Dec.
