chased leaders to halfway, soon beaten
in touch, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong to go 2nd near finish
went left start, chased leaders, ridden 2f out, soon outpaced
soon behind, never dangerous
tracked leader, every chance over 1f out, ridden and weakened final furlong
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakening when not clear run final furlong
in touch, effort when not clear run over 1f out, switched right, stayed on final furlong, not reached leaders
bumped start, chased leaders, headway 2f out, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, kept on, lost 2nd near finish
soon outpaced
Rothesay Dancer has the draw to succeed and if fit enough, she can account for Titus Maximus and Highland Song. Jim Goldie's charge has the premium berth of 11 and is blessed with early pace. She made all at Catterick in October and similar tactics could pay dividends over on the far rail. Titus Maximus will be delivered late. He won his maiden at the track last year and a tongue-tie is applied for the first time. Highland Song looks to be well drawn but has shown all the better form over six furlongs. Welcome Approach has struggled on heavy going in recent races and it will be interesting to see if there is any support given different conditions at Musselburgh. Of the remainder, Imperial Sword has ability although backers need to forgive a below par run last time out. A lot of imponderables for punters to mull over but if she is fit enough to do herself justice, Rothesay Dancer has to be the percentage call.
Titus Maximus (IRE) 10-1 (8-2) Held up, brief effort 2f out, soon ridden and beaten, 5th of 6, 4 1/2l behind Sands Crooner (8-6) at Lingfield 5f 3yo hcp (4) pol in Mar.
Blazing Heights 10-1 (8-4) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, stayed on well final furlong, 2nd of 10, 1/2l behind Triskaidekaphobia (9-5) at Musselburgh 5f 2yo hcp 0-95 (2) gd in Oct.
Imperial Sword 7-1 (8-11) Always rear, 13th of 15, 10l behind Guto (9-3) at Ripon 5f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Sept.
Rothesay Dancer 2-1fav (8-9) Made all, driven clear over 1f out, stayed on well, readily, won at Catterick 5f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Oct beating Hypnosis (8-9) by 2l, 16 ran.
Kings Cavalier (USA) 12-1 (9-0) Broke well, lost place after 2f, soon behind, 9th of 11, 17l behind Canina (8-9) at W'hampton 6f 3yo mdn (5) pol in Feb.
Howards Prince 25-1 (8-4) Chased leaders, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Come Out Fighting (9-2) at Musselburgh 5f 2yo hcp 0-95 (2) gd in Sept.
Welcome Approach 100-1 (8-11) Held up far side group, no impression, 16th of 20, 27l behind Skhilling Spirit (8-11) at Doncaster 6f 2yo aut (2) sft in Oct.
Highland Song (IRE) 7-1 (9-4) In touch, ridden over 2f out, not quicken inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 3l behind Hypocrisy (9-4) at W'hampton 6f 3yo hcp (5) pol in Mar.
