chased leader, every chance just inside final 2f, hard ridden over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong and lost 2nd final 100 yards
took keen hold, chased leaders, led on inside just inside final 2f, hard ridden over 1f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong
held up in touch, pushed along halfway, good headway between horses just inside final 2f, led inside final furlong, ridden out
led, ridden and headed just inside final 2f, soon weakened, tailed off
took keen hold, chased leaders, pushed along 3f out, ridden well over 1f out, stayed on under pressure to take 2nd final 100 yards and kept on
Kinky Afro has the highest rating of those to have earned one and ran well off a mark of 67 in a handicap at Wolverhampton two starts ago in September, form that gives her solid claims, but Stan Moore's filly was well held at Newmarket on her most recent start and preference is for PERFECT SECRET with Emma Jean Lass rated the main danger. The selection made a promising debut when a close fourth in a Goodwood maiden in May before losing no caste in defeat on her only subsequent start at Kempton last month and Andrew Balding's filly looks worth backing to open her account. Miss Polly Plum and Red Yarn are similarly lightly raced with the latter, trained by Gary Moore, looking the more likely to play a part in the finish having run well over course and distance last time. Sylvester Kirk's Fareham Town needs to improve on all known form to be involved at the business end and of more interest may be Emma Jean Lass, who comes from the in-form David Evans yard. She has disappointed of late but is capable and has to be considered in what seems a poor contest. Perfect Secret has an obvious chance though and she looks the one to beat.
Perfect Secret 9-2 (8-12) Held up towards rear, headway approaching 2f out, effort on inside, and soon every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 10, 3l behind Celtic Sovereign (9-3) at Kempton 7f mdn auc stks (6) pol in Dec.
Emma Jean Lass (IRE) 7-1 (7-13) Held up towards rear, never dangerous, 7th of 8, 10l behind Tiradito (8-9) at Lingfield 7f mdn stks (5) pol.
Kinky Afro (IRE) 16-1 (8-3) Dwelt, held up centre group, behind final 3f, 12th of 15, 8l behind Bab At The Bowster (8-11) at Newmarket 7f 2yo fll hcp (2) gf in Oct.
Miss Polly Plum 50-1 (9-0) Held up, always towards rear, 8th of 10, 14l behind Elation (9-0) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn fll (5) pol in Dec.
Red Yarn 3-1fav (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace, 3rd of 9, 2 1/2l behind Cuthbert (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn stks (6) in Dec.
Fareham Town 12-1 (9-0) Took keen hold, close up until ridden and weakened approaching final 2f, last of 7, 20l behind Feel The Magic (8-4) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
