made all, quickened clear entering final 2f, found extra when pressed inside final furlong, gamely
close up, behind leaders, ridden and outpaced 2f out
tracked winner until ridden entering final 3f, kept on same pace
raced wide, tracked leaders, ridden to chase winner over 2f out, driven to challenge winner inside final furlong, held close home
keen, close up, behind leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace
ALUMINA included a victory over course and distance when rattling up a recent treble. Andrew Balding's progressive filly is upped 10lb for winning a higher grade contest on her latest start but is worth sticking with in her current frame of mind. Value won in soft ground at Leicester last year for the Hannon team and returns to action for a new yard. She could get involved if taking to the surface while Lingfield winner Rose Buck may also figure on her debut at the track. Rostrum Farewell is harder to fancy but Brownsville is not as easily dismissed for the Johnston yard, especially if the betting speaks in his favour.
Alumina (IRE) 15-8 (8-2) Led early, tracked leaders, went 2nd and hung left from over 1f out, led inside final furlong, driven out, won at Wolverhampton 7f 3yo hcp (4) pol in Feb beating Joohaina (9-4) by 1 1/4l, 6 ran.
Value (IRE) 20-1 (8-13) Chased leaders 4f, last of 6, 13l behind Claim The Roses (9-5) at Kempton 6f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Aug.
Rose Buck 9-2 (9-5) Held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on to chase winner inside final furlong, always held towards finish, 2nd of 6, 1/2l behind Emerald Breeze (8-7) at Wolverhampton 6f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Brownsville (USA) 7-4fav (8-12) Prominent, lost place over 2f out, last of 10, 19l behind Desert Ranger (8-12) at Wolverhampton 6f mdn stks (5) pol in Feb.
Rostrum Farewell 5-1 (9-5) Took keen hold, held up and never on terms, 7th of 8, 20l behind Orange Grove (8-12) at Wolverhampton 7f 2yo mdn stks (5) pol in Nov.