Paul Hanagan's presence suggests TAQDEES is the preferred choice of the Gosden-trained duo. She was placed in soft ground over a mile at Nottingham last term and is expected to improve over middle-distances. September Stars made a promising start at Doncaster in October and that looks stronger form than Shall We's placed effort at Chelmsford at the end of last year. Daphne has plenty of stamina in her pedigree and is another to note while the newcomer Adalene is related to a Listed winner among others.
Adalene Makfi filly out of Marine Bleue.
Daphne 10-1 (9-0) In touch, pushed along over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 6th of 10, 6 1/2l behind Chastushka (9-0) at Newbury 1m mdn fll stks (4) sft in Oct.
Hestina (FR) Soldier Of Fortune filly out of Diagora.
Imaginary Mount Nelson filly out of Follow My Dream.
September Stars (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Steadied start held up in rear, pushed along and headway over 1f out, ran on, not reach leaders, 3rd of 11, 1l behind Zest (9-0) at Doncaster 1m mdn fll stks (5) gs in Oct.
Taqaareed (IRE) Sea The Stars filly out of Ezima.
Taqdees (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) In touch, headway over 2f out, ridden and kept on one pace final furlong, 3rd of 11, 4 1/4l behind Good Trip (9-5) at Nottingham 1m mdn stks (5) sft in Nov.
Shall We (IRE) 5-1 (9-0) In touch, headway 2f out, ridden to chase winner inside final, no impression, 2nd of 10, 2 1/2l behind Khaleesy (9-0) at Chelmsford City 1m mdn fll stks (4) pol in Nov.
