tracked leader, led over 3f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra towards finish
soon led, headed over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened 1f out, soon eased
According to the official handicapper we should have a triple dead-heat on our hands here. Morever, the contest is further confused by the two prime contenders, ADLINGTON and Screenprint, both being able to make the running. Choosing between the pair is tricky but preference is for the Richard Fahey inmate, a brave second at Newcastle last time, primarily because he gives the impression of being more straightforward than his main rival. Nevertheless Michael Bell would not have ventured this far north without reason and there should be little between them. Janet's Pearl is is no way discounted but hasn't been since on the track since September and may just need the run.
Adlington 11-4fav (9-7) Led, ridden and headed 1f out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 8, 1 1/4l behind Tapis Libre (8-13) at Newcastle 1m 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gf in May.
Janet's Pearl (IRE) 4-9fav (8-6) Tracked leaders, raced keenly when edged left after 2f, switched left and ridden 3f out, led inside final 2f, clear when edged right approaching final furlong, stayed on well, eased towards finish, won at Musselburgh 7f 2yo sll (6) gd in Sep beating Baby Driver (8-11) by 2l, 10 ran.
Screenprint 14-1 (9-6) Led, ridden over 2f out, hung left off rail and headed over 1f out, no chance with winner final furlong, 2nd of 13, 4 1/2l behind Ree's Rascal (9-4) at Windsor 1m 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gd in May.