prominent, ridden to lead over 2f out, driven clear final furlong
held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, driven and kept on one pace final furlong
prominent, ridden 3f out, soon driven and no extra
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong
held up in touch, ridden over 2, no impression final furlong
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon driven and weakened
TO BE OR NOT TO BE can complete the hat-trick at the main expense of Aegean Pride and Another Genepi. John Berry's four-year-old readily defied a rise to score last time and she was good value for her winning margin. She looks progressive and off her current mark she is one to stay on the right side of. Aegean Pride is slowly easing to a fair mark and she will be suited by the return to this trip after failing to get home over a mile last time. Another Genepi has got a fair strike-rate on the all-weather and she blew her chance at the start when last seen out at Wolverhampton. She could be worth another chance, while course and distance scorer Sweet Gale is not out of it either. But To Be Or Not To Be is on an upward curve and she can continue her winning streak.
Indian Diva (IRE) 25-1 (9-4) Always towards rear, ridden 2f out, never in contention, 6th of 8, 5l behind Titan Triumph (9-2) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Dec.
To Be Or Not To Be 5-2fav (8-4) In touch, went 2nd well over 1f out, led entering final furlong, ran on well, won at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Dec beating Alqaahir (8-5) by 1l, 8 ran.
Milton of Campsie 14-1 (8-11) Behind, some late headway, never able to challenge, 5th of 13, 11l behind Charles Parnell (9-2) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-75 (5) fbs in Dec.
Sweet Gale (IRE) 12-1 (8-8) Took keen hold, held up, ridden and struggling over 2f out, 11th of 13, 6l behind Countdown (9-6) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Oct.
Another Genepi (USA) 11-2 (8-1) Slowly into stride, held up, stayed on over 1f out, 3rd of 9, 3l behind Smirfys Systems (8-7) at W'hampton 7f clm (6) pol in Dec.
Aegean Pride 10-3fav (9-2) Chased leader, went 2nd 5f out, driven to lead 2f out, headed over 1f out, stayed chasing leaders until no extra final 100 yards, 6th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Star Strider (9-5) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Dec.