held up behind, driven over 4f out, never on terms
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, held up behind, headway on inside over 2f out, soon chased winner and ridden, stayed on to go clear 2nd final furlong, no impression with winner
chased leaders, ridden and effort on outside over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong to go 3rd towards finish, no chance with front pair
tracked leaders, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden to chase leading pair well over 1f out, soon no impression, lost 3rd towards finish
pressed leader, ridden and lost place over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
It's A Mans World was a disappointing favourite over 7f here on Tuesday but may do better back over a mile, while Royal Holiday has a bit to find off his current mark. Red Skipper returns from hurdling and is not without a chance but the vote goes to EXOPUNTIA. A winner in soft ground over a mile at Yarmouth in August, Julia Feilden's filly is taken to reverse last month's form with It's A Mans World over 7f here on today's better terms and she rates the selection
Royal Holiday (IRE) 11-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, went 3rd 2f out, no chance with leading duo, 3rd of 11, 3 1/2l behind Ingleby King (9-4) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-60 (6) fbs.
Red Skipper (IRE) 9-2 (9-1) Led, ridden over 2f out, soon headed, kept on same pace, 3rd of 10, 7l behind Social Rhythm (9-4) at Ayr 1m app hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Aug.
It's A Mans World 13-8fav (8-2) Dwelt, mid-division, switched to outer 3f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 12, 6l behind Alpha Tauri (9-6) at Southwell 7f hcp (0-65) (6) fbs.
Tres Froide (FR) 10-1 (9-2) Held up in touch, went 3rd over 3f out, chased winner briefly over 1f out, stayed on same pace, 3rd of 10, 5l behind Abulharith (9-0) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Nov.
Exopuntia 7-1 (8-7) Slowly into stride, outpaced, headway over 1f out, never nearer, 6th of 13, 3 1/2l behind It's A Mans World (8-0) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Nov.
Mackintosh (IRE) 12-1 (8-10) Soon held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, no impression over 1f out, 6th of 9, 14l behind Join Up (8-13) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Lily Eva 20-1 (8-10) Tracked leader, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 12, 7l behind Ocean Of Peace (8-12) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-52 (6) pol.