pressed leader on rail, ridden and every chance when hung right over 1f out, continued to hang right inside final furlong, rallied well towards finish
prominent, ridden over 1f out, stayed on under pressure to lead close home
chased leaders, ridden along halfway, no impression on leading trio over 1f out
outpaced most of way and never really on terms with leaders
soon slight lead, ridden over 1f out, stayed on until no extra and headed close home
Only two of the last 10 favourites have succeeded in this decent conditions contest, but with a plumb draw and placed Group 3 form in the locker it will be a sizeable surprise if anything can prevent CHOOSE WISELY from improving the record of the market leaders. With at least 10lb in hand on his five opponents compared to if this were a handicap and conditions to suit he is a very confident selection. However, he is not going to be much of a price and those looking for an alternative or perhaps forecast material could do worse than Hortensia. Mick Channon's filly has won both a maiden and most recently a Hamilton claimer over six furlongs. The drop back to the minimum trip leaves her a bit to prove, though first-time headgear might help her in that, and she is one of the better treated at the weights, excepting our pick. Musselburgh winner Crimson Knot will have to show more in this company, while Mappin Time is respected returning to this shorter trip and on ideal ground.
Choose Wisely (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) Raced far side, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, led group inside final furlong, kept on under pressure, held by leaders near side, 5th of 13, 4l behind New Planet (9-0) at York 5f 2yo lst stk (1) gd.
Mappin Time (IRE) 33-1 (8-11) Chased leaders centre, hard ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, 10th of 18, 11l behind Wootton Bassett (8-11) at York 6f 2yo aut (2) gd.
Hortensia (IRE) 2-5fav (8-9) Tracked leader, ridden and every chance from 2f out, led narrowly inside final furlong, ran on and just held rival, won at Hamilton 6f 2yo clm (6) gd beating Roodee Queen (7-10) by shd, 3 ran.
Crimson Knot (IRE) 9-4fav (8-6) Tracked leaders, switched right over 1f out, led entering final furlong, ridden and ran on, won at Musselburgh 5f 2yo mdn aut (6) gd beating Surely This Time (8-13) by 2 1/2l, 7 ran.
Jameela Girl 15-8fav (8-11) Chased leader, led inside final 2f, ridden just over 1f out, pushed along and ran on well inside final furlong, comfortably, won at Sandown 5f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf beating Whoateallthepius (9-0) by 1 1/4l, 8 ran.
Master Macho (IRE) 3-1fav (8-7) Slowly into stride, towards rear, held when not much room inside final furlong, last of 7, 9l behind Krypton Factor (9-6) at Beverley 5f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
