tracked leaders, pushed along 5f out, lost place over 3f out, soon in rear
close up, pushed along over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, switched left entering final furlong, driven and stayed on close home
dwelt, in touch, in rear, ridden over 3f out, never a factor
in touch, in rear, pushed along 3f out, never near leaders
raced wide, in touch in rear, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, no impression final furlong
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, chased winner, driven and unable to quicken inside final furlong
prominent, led over 2f out, ridden out
Atlantic Affair has been competing at a much higher level but has finished tailed off on her last two starts and never raced here before. Artistic Queen won first time out at Lingfield in August and has continued to run well so she can make her presence felt while Imaginary World has a decent record on the track. WU ZETIAN (NAP) has been gradually improving and deserved her first success when outbattling Whispering Star over the track and trip last month. She should be capable of defying a rating of 70 in this company and Shane Kelly can steer her home. The Dukkerer has never run here and is a maiden on the all-weather but none of the trio at the bottom of the handicap can be dismissed in an open race.
Atlantic Affair (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) In touch, lost place over 3f out, soon behind, 14th of 15, 32l behind Comino (9-0) at Catterick 7f hcp 0-80 (4) sft in Oct.
Artistic Queen 7-1 (9-5) Raced keenly, tracked leaders, ridden and effort on inside over 1f out, stayed on same pace under pressure inside final furlong, held towards finish, 4th of 10, 1 1/4l behind Lucky Lodge (8-9) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-75 (5) in Nov.
Imaginary World (IRE) 22-1 (8-12) Held up in last pair, never on terms, last of 7, 6l behind Smokethatthunders (9-7) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-75 (5).
Wu Zetian 10-11fav (9-0) Raced wide, keen early, tracked leader after 1f, led 2f out, ridden and soon joined, driven out gamely, won at Southwell 1m mdn stks (5) fbs in Nov beating Whispering Star (9-0) by hd, 8 ran.
The Dukkerer (IRE) 12-1 (8-9) Dwelt towards rear, ridden 2f out, never near leaders, 5th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Dialogue (8-1) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f clm stks (5).
Evacusafe Lady 7-1 (8-11) Mid-division, headway 5f out, stayed on same pace from over 1f out, 4th of 10, 5l behind Persona Grata (8-9) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f app hcp 0-75 (5).
Heavens Eyes (IRE) 20-1 (9-6) Took keen hold, held up in touch, lost place 5f out, no chance after, tailed off, 7th of 9, 44l behind Rideonastar (9-4) at Windsor 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) hvy in Oct.
Queen Of Skies (IRE) 7-4fav (8-6) Tracked leaders, pressed leader halfway, ridden and every chance over 2f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 7, 9l behind Patriotic (9-4) at Southwell 1m app hcp 0-75 (5) fbs in Feb.
