dwelt, outpaced from 4f out
outpaced 4f out, headway final furlong, nearest finish
prominent, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out
dwelt, outpaced 4f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on close home
chased leader, ridden and edged left over 1f out, led entering final furlong, caught post
raced wide, in touch, ridden and every chance from 2f out, stayed on to lead post
The three previous winners Dispol Isle, Tuscarora and Sahara Silk may dominate this contest and we will side with the last named. The selection returned to her best last time with a game victory over Sweetest Revenge. That was at Wolverhampton but she has solid form on this surface as well and can make it back to back victories this afternoon. Tuscarora got the better of Lincolneurocruiser last time. The slight drop in trip is a slight concern this afternoon, but she should still be thereabouts. Meanwhile Dispol Isle is versatile as regards trip and was most impressive when beating Soft Focus last time, another big run can be expected. Of the others Witchelle is a very consistent sort and still looks on a competitive mark, however Sahara Silk won with a little bit to spare last time and can follow in this fascinating affair.
Tuscarora (IRE) 6-1 (8-12) Held up and behind, ridden and headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on, won at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Jan beating Lincolneurocruiser (9-3) by 2l, 10 ran.
Sahara Silk (IRE) 9-1 (9-1) Held up mid-division, ridden and headway when carried right inside final furlong, led close home, won at W'hampton 6f fll hcp (6) pol in Jan beating Sweetest Revenge (9-2) by 1/2l, 12 ran.
Cerebus 14-1 (9-3) Held up, ridden and headway inside final furlong, ran on, 6th of 13, 2l behind Majestical (9-0) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Jan.
Stargem 33-1 (8-10) In touch to over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 12, 18l behind Silent Storm (9-1) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Jan.
Witchelle 15-2 (9-9) Chased leaders stands side, ridden over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 9th of 17, 6l behind Aahgowangowan (9-6) at Thirsk 6f fll hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Dispol Isle (IRE) 9-2 (8-13) Held up, headway over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, kept on, won at Southwell 7f fll hcp (5) fbs in Jan beating Soft Focus (9-1) by 3/4l, 7 ran.
Shifty Night (IRE) 7-1 (8-12) Led, headed over 4f out, weakened over 2f out, 9th of 13, 15l behind Paso Doble (8-10) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Nov.
Missperon (IRE) 18-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 9th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Sahara Silk (9-1) at W'hampton 6f fll hcp (6) pol in Jan.