with leader, ridden 2f out, led inside final furlong, held on well
chased leaders in 3rd, soon badly outpaced, never dangerous
led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra towards finish
dwelt, in rear and soon pushed along, tailed off 2f out
DERIVATIVES failed to land the odds here a fortnight ago but should make no mistake this time. She was beaten only a short-head with the re-opposing Coral Sands 12 lengths back in third and John Gosden's filly can outclass these. Aqua Ardens posted a better effort when runner-up at Wolverhampton last time, though he's still some way behind the likely favourite on form and the newcomer Madam Joy makes no appeal on breeding.
Aqua Ardens (GER) 16-1 (9-3) Mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, ridden inside final furlong, stayed on to go 2nd near finish, no impression, 2nd of 11, 1 1/4l behind Prodigality (9-3) at Wolverhampton 7f mdn stks (5) pol in Dec.
Coral Sands (IRE) 25-1 (9-13) In rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, not troubled leading pair, 3rd of 7, 12l behind Abi Scarlet (8-6) at Southwell 6f mdn stks (5) fbs in Jan.
Derivatives (IRE) 4-11fav (8-6) With leader until led halfway, drew clear with winner from 2f out, soon ridden, headed final strides, 2nd of 7, shd behind Abi Scarlet (8-6) at Southwell 6f mdn stks (5) fbs in Jan.
Madam Joy Deportivo filly out of Whittle Rock.