held up in last but always in touch, went 3rd on the run to 2 out, pushed along and briefly outpaced 2 out, soon ridden, kept on well after the last to take 2nd
close up and tracked leader, ridden on the run to 2 out, weakened and held after 2 out
disputed lead, pushed along approaching 2 out, ridden in 2nd 2 out, no extra and lost 2nd run-in
made most, disputed lead, led narrowly 2 out, led when not fluent last, kept on well, game
close up and tracked leader, pushed along 4 out, ridden and outpaced before 2 out, tailed off
Perfect Myth has been thriving but on ground that was far different to what she’ll encounter today. TALKING ABOUT YOU is taking her racing really well. She has a small penalty for winning easily in this grade at Aintree but will be tough to pass again. French imports Marta Des Mottes and Will Victory are not out of this, particularly the latter who went close at Newbury on her UK debut and still had every chance when falling on a return visit, but On My Command looks to be facing a stiff task at the weights.
Will Victory (FR) 28-1 (11-3) Raced keenly in last pair, fell 3 out, at Newbury 2m lst (1) gd in Nov.
On My Command (IRE) 10-3 (10-5) Led, headed after 3 out, soon ridden, ran on but no match for winner, 2nd of 12, 7l behind Smurphy Enki (10-12) at Plumpton 2m (4) gs in Dec.
Perfect Myth 9-1 (11-1) Chased leaders, led before 2 out, went clear between last 2, 2 lengths ahead last, headed and no extra final 10 yards, 2nd of 14, 2l behind The White Mouse (10-1) at Wincanton 2m 5f hcp (2) gd in Nov.
Talking About You 14-1 (10-12) Made virtually all, ridden clear before bypassing omitted last, stayed on strongly, unchallenged, won at Aintree 2m 1f fll (1) sft in Dec beating Her Indoors (10-12) by 7 1/2l, 11 ran.
Marta Des Mottes (FR) (11-2) won at La Teste De Buch 2m 1f gd in Jul beating Honde Racee (10-5) by 3 1/2l, 7 ran.
