held up mid division, ridden over 4f out, soon weakened
held up towards rear, ridden, headway over 4f out, one pace, no impression after
in touch, chased leaders over 4f out, one pace, no impression over 3f out
in touch, headway to track leaders over 3f out, led on bit over 2f out, shaken up over 1f out, soon clear, eased towards finish
held up, weakened halfway, tailed off
held up towards rear, headway to chase leaders over 3f out, stayed on final 2f
always behind, tailed off halfway
led, keen, saddle soon slipped, headed halfway, soon tailed off
always behind, tailed off
held up behind, ridden halfway, soon weakened, tailed off
tracked leaders, led half way, ridden, headed over 2f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, every chance over 4f out, ridden to chase winner over 2f out, one pace, no impression
tracked leader, keen, ridden, weakened over 3f out
Notebooks at the ready for this race, where we have the bare minimum to go on, and we will suggest Barton Belle if you must have a bet, with Asrar and She's Humble best of those to have racecourse experience. The selection is based largely on Alan Swinbank's record in these contests, which stands close inspection, while with Sadler's Wells in the pedigree, the filly should be capable of handling the cut, and so we will chance her. Asrar comes from an in-form yard and handled cut well enough when making a pleasing debut at Ayr in November. Having been given time to recover, she can improve here, though she will need to to get in front of She's Humble. David Evans's filly was fourth of 19 on good to soft at Newbury on debut, form which looks a little better than Asrar's race, and of those with racecourse experience, she looks the one to beat. But Barton Belle has the right credentials for this sort of contest and we'll take her to score.
Ailsa Bishop of Cashel filly, half-sister to winners on the flat and over hurdles.
Amadores 25-1 (10-0) Mid-division, ridden and lost place over 3f out, soon weakened, 8th of 12, 29l behind Wolds Way (10-12) at Doncaster 1m 5f nhf (H) gd in Nov.
Aqua Mister Baileys filly, half-sister to the speedy Soaked.
Asrar 20-1 (10-2) With leader, outpaced over 2f out, 4th of 8, 10l behind Programme Girl (10-5) at Ayr 1m 6f nhf (H) sft in Nov.
Barton Belle Barathea filly, half-sister to numerous winners on the flat and over hurdles.
Bella Cosa (IRE) Darnay filly, sister to 6f winner Attanagh, half-sister to winners on the flat and over hurdles.
Dance The Mambo Benny The Dip filly, half-sister to winning hurdler Dalida.
Gessecapade Largesse filly, half-sister to a winner in Germany.
Lilian Alexander 40-1 (10-0) Led, ridden 3f out, headed over 2f out, soon weakened, 6th of 18, 14l behind Dand Nee (10-5) at Doncaster 1m 5f nhf (H) gf in Dec.
Marton Jubilee Paris House filly out of flat and hurdles winner Peep O Day.
Maylee (IRE) Good Thyne filly, half-sister to winning bumper Classic Quart.
Now Then Katie 12-1 (10-5) Chased leaders, driven over 3f out, soon outpaced, 6th of 12, 23l behind Wolds Way (10-12) at Doncaster 1m 5f nhf (H) gd in Nov.
Ruby Joy Overbury filly, half-sister to 5f-7f winner King Harson.
She's Humble (IRE) 8-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, led 7f out, ridden, headed over 3f out, soon one pace, weakened flat, 4th of 19, 5l behind Inherent (10-12) at Newbury 1m 4f mrs nhf (H) gs in Dec.
