behind until some late headway, never nearer
chased leaders, ridden to challenge over 2f out, weakened final furlong
soon outpaced, never dangerous
led, ridden and headed well over 1f out, kept on same pace
always prominent, led well over 1f out, driven out
soon outpaced, always behind
chased leaders, driven to challenge over 2f out, no extra final furlong
dwelt, soon chasing leaders, ridden halfway, soon weakened
in touch, outpaced halfway, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
in touch, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
chased leaders until weakened halfway
always behind
Gifted Lass is the percentage call ahead of Dysonic, Rowe Park and Greek Secret. Gifted Lass does take a step up in grade but is at least in-form and the front-runner can be expected to be in the firing line from the release of the gates. Dysonic is in good heart at present having scored twice in banded stakes grade. More is required but it would be folly to dismiss. Rowe Park is quickly turned out having ran at Wolverhampton. Greek Secret has an interesting jockey booking and could be one to watch from a shrewd outfit. Maktavish looks sure to set the pace although his backers will be biting their nails as the pack begin to close inside the distance. Viewforth drops back in trip. Gifted Lass is hardly the most inspired of selections but she has more positives than negatives in a trappy affair.
Gilded Cove 9-1 (10-3) In rear, pushed along halfway, switched right and headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, joined post, won at W'hampton 6f amt hcp (5) pol in Dec deadheating with Marko Jadeo (11-2), 12 ran.
Garlogs 16-1 (9-1) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, weakened, 8th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Tartatartufata (9-5) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Nov.
Gifted Lass 7-2fav (9-3) Always prominent, led over 2f out, clear entering final furlong, hung right, pushed out, won at Southwell 5f banded stk (7) fbs in Dec beating Orchestration (8-12) by 5l, 13 ran.
Jilly Why (IRE) 9-1 (8-8) Prominent, ridden over 1f out, no extra towards finish, 6th of 13, 2l behind Desert Opal (8-12) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Dec.
Egyptian Lord 12-1 (9-0) Pulled hard in touch, not much room over 2f out, switched right and headway over 1f out, kept on well, 4th of 10, 2l behind Special Gold (9-3) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Dec.
Muara 14-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Vegas Boys (9-2) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Dec.
Dysonic (USA) 11-4jt-fav (9-1) Held up, ridden over 1f out, ran on to lead post, won at Lingfield 5f banded stk (7) pol in Dec beating New Options (9-3) by a shd, 6 ran.
Rowe Park 10-3fav (9-4) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, hung left and led inside final furlong, won at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) std in Dec beating Almaty Express (9-0) by 1l, 12 ran.