steadied start, pulled hard in rear, no impression on leaders until kept on from over 1f out
chased leaders, effort 2f out, weakened over 1f out
pulled hard, prominent, ridden to chase leaders 2f out, weakened over 1f out
steadied start, held up towards rear, plenty to do 2f out, strong run on outer final furlong to take 3rd near finish
held up in touch, ridden to chase leader over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
towards rear, good headway on inside over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ridden clear
led, kept on same pace when headed inside final furlong
raced wide behind, ridden 3f out, weakened quickly inside final 2f
prominent, ridden and effort over 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division, effort over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, not pace of winner
behind, kept on from over 1f out, not trouble leaders
In a dreadful race in which bets should definitely be kept on the small side, we nominate Titus Wonder as the answer ahead of Left Nostril, Caan and Sweet Cherokee. Something has to lose its maiden tag here and although no good thing, Titus Wonder has taken on slightly better company in the past, notably when fourth at Bath in June, and as that was on firm ground, she will hopefully adapt to this fast Polytrack surface. Caan has not fared well on two previous visits here but was rated 72 on the first occasion, while Left Nostril has blinkers on for the first time to help her cause, but she is another that has been right out of form. Sweet Cherokee is used to a Polytrack surface, having had a few outings at Wolverhampton, and did stay on well on her first visit here seven days ago, finishing fourth to Berties Brother. In a race quickly consigned to history, it is Titus Wonder that is lumbered with the vote.
Bennanabaa 33-1 (8-0) Mid-division until weakened 2f out, 13th of 14, 9l behind Sonntag Blue (8-3) at Lingfield 7f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Silver Reign 100-1 (8-5) Mid-division, no chance when not much room over 1f out, last of 12, 11l behind Marko Jadeo (9-3) at Lingfield 7f clm (6) pol.
Zambezi River 200-1 (9-12) Behind, ridden along 2f out, never nearer, 7th of 9, 18l behind Chief Commander (8-8) at W'hampton 7f mdn stk (5) pol in Jan.
Cooleycall Star (IRE) 15-2 (8-9) Slowly into stride, behind, headway over 2f out, soon one pace, 8th of 14, 13l behind Justcallmehandsome (8-4) at Southwell 7f mdn clm (7) fbs in Jan.
Danethorpe Lady (IRE) 66-1 (8-4) Always behind, last of 12, 13l behind Sahara Silk (9-1) at W'hampton 6f fll hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Lauren Louise 16-1 (8-9) In rear, ridden 3f out, stayed on, not reach leaders, 5th of 11, 1 1/2l behind Zazous (8-6) at Lingfield 6f app banded (7) pol.
Victoriana 16-1 (8-6) Chased leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, soon headed and no extra, 5th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Dorn Hill (8-9) at Lingfield 6f mdn clm (7) pol in Dec.
Saxon Star (IRE) 20-1 (8-4) Soon outpaced and behind, 7th of 9, 9l behind Correct Time (9-0) at Lingfield 5f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Caan 25-1 (8-10) Led, headed after 1f, remained in touch, pushed along halfway, soon beaten, 9th of 10, 31l behind Hi Dancer (8-7) at Southwell 1m 3yo hcp (6) fbs in Jan.
Left Nostril (IRE) 10-1 (8-12) Led until headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Berties Brother (8-10) at Lingfield 6f banded stk (7) pol.
Titus Wonder (IRE) 40-1 (8-11) Held up, ridden over 2f out, some late headway, 7th of 12, 10l behind Garstang (8-12) at W'hampton 6f 3yo hcp (6) pol.
Sweet Cherokee 14-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride, towards rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, not reach leaders, 4th of 10, 1 1/2l behind Berties Brother (8-10) at Lingfield 6f banded stk (7) pol.