led, hung left from over 1f out, strongly challenged throughout final furlong, headed and no extra closing stages
always prominent, every chance when carried left throughout final furlong, stayed on well to lead close home
tracked leaders, under pressure halfway, never able to challenge
slowly into stride, chased leaders, hung left throughout, weakened over 1f out
ALFONSO MANANA looks to have a good opportunity in this. James Given’s colt likes to race prominently so this drop down to the minimum trip may well suit. He’s been placed over 6f at Wolverhampton the last twice and is preferred to Spike's Princess, last of seven here on a recent debut. Both the newcomers are out of prolific mares with Intense Romance boasting eight winning relatives and Mia Wallace seven but the betting may offer the best clue to their chances.
Alfonso Manana (IRE) 11-4 (8-12) Chased winner, ridden inside final furlong, kept on and no impression, 2nd of 8, 3 3/4l behind Boost (8-7) at Wolverhampton 6f mdn stks (5) pol in Jan.
Intense Romance (IRE) Intense Focus filly out of Hedera.
Mia Wallace (IRE) Elzaam filly out of Perfectly Clear.
Spike's Princess (IRE) 50-1 (8-5) Slowly into stride, in rear, ridden halfway, never dangerous, last of 7, 9 1/2l behind Ettu (8-5) at Newcastle 6f mdn stks (5) pol in Jan.