PAGAN STARPRINCESS is the call with Sir Tantallus Hawk and Terenzium as the alternatives. This is almost a repeat of a race earlier on in the year at Wetherby and we think that now that George Moore's mare has got her act together, she can follow up. Sir Tantallus Hawk was an absentee on that occasion and with the going likely to be softer still, he is far form a certain runner. Terenzium can never be ruled out at what appears to be his favourite track. Sibenek looked particularly well in the paddock ahead of that engagement and while fourth on the day, there was enough confidence in the betting ring to suggest that he was fancied to do better. Spring Breeze is still potentially well treated on the best of his form with Ferdy Murphy and arrives at the West Yorkshire track in top order. Tarvini has a 10lb claimer on board today. This will facilitate him off an incredibly light racing weight under the circumstances. Dancing Dik has looked progressive in the past and the decision to go with a more experienced rider is an interesting one. A fair contest on paper and Pagan Starprincess seems a likely sort to follow up her recent endeavours.
Sir Tantallus Hawk 7-1 (11-8) Held up mid-division, chased leaders 2 out, weakened after last, 4th of 13, 12l behind Open de L'Isle (10-9) at Hexham 2m hcp hdl 0-135 (3) hvy.
Pagan Starprincess 8-1 (11-6) Held up, headway halfway, led 2 out, driven out, won at Wetherby 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-135 (3) hvy beating Terenzium (10-8) by nk, 10 ran.
Sibenek (IRE) 13-2 (11-4) Towards rear, ridden after 4 out, never dangerous, 4th of 10, 17l behind Pagan Starprincess (11-6) at Wetherby 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-135 (3) hvy.
Spring Breeze 11-4fav (11-9) Tracked leader, left in lead, challenged 3 out, ridden and stayed on well from next, won at Wetherby 3m 1f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) sft in Nov beating Grand Bay (10-4) by 4l, 7 ran.
Dancing Dik 25-1 (11-8) Held up towards rear, headway from 3 out, ridden approaching and hit 2 out, one pace from last, 4th of 11, 15l behind Iconoclast (11-6) at Bangor 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) sft.
Description (IRE) 13-2 (10-12) Held up in rear, good headway to chase leaders 4th, fell 7th, in a race won by Mr Strachan (11-4) at Hexham 3m 1f hcp chs 0-135 (3) hvy, 10 ran.
Tarvini (IRE) 6-1 (11-7) Held up in rear, headway approaching 3 out, challenging when hit last, led and bumped flat, cosily, won at Huntingdon 3m 2f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Nov beating Alfadora (11-0) by nk, 11 ran.
Terenzium (IRE) 13-2 (10-8) Tracked leaders, ridden and every chance 3 out, outpaced between last 2, stayed on from last, held near finish, 2nd of 10, nk behind Pagan Starprincess (11-6) at Wetherby 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-135 (3) hvy.
Final Veto 6-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, reminders after 5th, ridden and outpaced 3 out, soon weakened, last of 7, well behind Deep Reflection (10-8) at Market Rasen 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) sft.
