squeezed out start, in rear, plenty to do 2f out, ran on strongly final furlong, nearest at finish
went left start, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, no extra final furlong
squeezed out start, soon recovered, held up in touch, switched right over 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on
held up, some headway over 2f out, ridden and weakened well over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up, ridden and headway 2f out, stayed on final furlong, not pace to challenge
chased leaders, outpaced 2f out
towards rear, ridden halfway, never dangerous
A tough race to call here for punters with very little between many of the leading fancies but the principals look to be Party Princess, Stargem and Secret Vision and the vote is given to the last named. The selection won well last time out when beating Zorn. That form has since been franked and off what looks a good mark he will be hard to beat. Stargem rates ther main danger he also won well last time out when beating Persea but he looks to be on a high enough mark and for that reason he is opposed. Party Princess won an apprentice handicap off this mark when last seen and is another that could go well but she may just need the run after a 124 day abscence and for that reason she is opposed. Dance To The Blues dead heated in a poor race last time out with Wendy's Girl but this looks much more competitive. Of the remainder Minimum Bid is from a shrewd yard and is worth noting in the market but for the winner we return to Secret Vision.
Ivory Lace 8-1 Held up in rear, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, stayed on same pace final furlong, 4th of 12, 2l behind Simpsons Mount at Lingfield 6f 3yo app hcp (E3) pol in Oct.
Party Princess (IRE) 14-1 Soon led, narrowly headed 2f out, ridden to regain lead over 1f out, ridden clear final furlong, won at Lingfield 6f app hcp (F4) pol in Oct beating Taboor by 2l, 12 ran.
Stargem 5-1 Made all, ridden over 1f out, driven out, won at W'hampton 6f mdn stk (D3) pol beating Persea by 2l, 12 ran.
Minimum Bid 10-1 Held up, never dangerous, 11th of 14, 7l behind Quantum Leap at Lingfield 7f app hcp (E3) pol.
Rise 12-1 In touch, ridden 2f out, soon outpaced, 8th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Indian Maiden at Lingfield 6f app hcp (E3) pol.
Kindlelight Debut 12-1 Led to over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 10th of 12, 11l behind Plausabelle at Lingfield 1m fll hcp (E3) pol.
Dance To The Blues (IRE) 15-2 Held up mid-division and keen, led over 1f out, all out when edged left close home, joined line, won at W'hampton 6f fll hcp (F4) pol in Jan deadheating with Wendy's Girl .
Night Storm 14-1 Behind, not much room on rail from halfway, effort and switched right over 1f out, stayed on same pace, 6th of 12, 6l behind Hadath at Lingfield 6f clm (F3) pol.
Secret Vision (USA) 9-1 With leader, led over 3f out, driven out, won at Southwell 6f mdn stk (D3) fbs in Jan beating Zorn by 1l, 11 ran.
Shirley Oaks (IRE) 20-1 Mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, raced wide over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 12, 2 1/2l behind Ziet d'Alsace at W'hampton 7f hcp (F4) pol.
Sahara Silk (IRE) 20-1 Chased leaders over 3f, 7th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Whinhill House at Southwell 5f hcp (D2) fbs.
