slowly into stride, wide and held up, improved 3f out, led over 1f out, driven and all out
close up, ridden and led 2f out, headed over 1f out, driven and rallied inside final furlong, just held
tracked leader, led well over 2f out, ridden, headed 2f out, one pace final furlong
chased leaders, reminders after 2f, ridden over 3f out, weakened well over 1f out
in rear, ridden and behind from halfway
towards rear, ridden and behind from halfway
Nonrunner
A minimum stakes play with Mercari is recommended in race that makes limited appeal from a betting perspective unless there is a solid move for any of the rest before the off. Mill By The Stream and Dane's Rock are a couple of the rest that have claims at this level and can make the frame with a clear run, while Moon Mischief would not have to find much to figure strongly in this company. However, her recent performances have not intimated that a step up in trip is ideal for her and she, like a few of the others, has a bit to prove. Therefore, we take our chances with Mercari, who was always going to struggle over inadequate trips last term. A mile will suit her on pedigree and it will not be surprising to see a much improved effort from the George Moore-trained filly today.
Moon Mischief (IRE) 33-1 Slowly into stride, always towards rear, 8th of 11, 9l behind Keep Me Warm at W'hampton 7f 3yo clm (F4) pol in Feb.
Mill By The Stream 16-1 Chased leaders, edged left, ridden and led 1f out, soon headed and no extra, 4th of 10, 4l behind Rowan Pursuit at Lingfield 1m sll (G4) pol in Feb.
Mercari 14-1 Slowly into stride, stayed on moderately, 8th of 13, 5l behind Rossin Gold at W'hampton 6f 2yo sll (G4) pol in Nov.
Dane's Rock (IRE) 5-1 Led to over 4f out, led again over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 2nd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Southern Tide at W'hampton 1m 2f 3yo hcp (F4) pol.
Paper Doll 12-1 Keen, chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, soon one pace, 6th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Soft Focus at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp (F4) pol.
Sahara Mist (IRE) 20-1 Pulled hard, held up, stumbled over 3f out, soon eased, tailed off, last of 7, well behind Josear at Southwell 1m stk (H5) fbs.
Keyalzao (IRE) 200-1 Always towards rear, 12th of 13, 23l behind Sheboygan at Redcar 7f 2yo mdn fll (D3) gf in Oct.
Kissing A Fool 10-1 Behind, soon chased along, never a factor, 5th of 7, 13l behind Speed Dial Harry at Southwell 6f sll (G) fbs in May.