led early, tracked leaders, chased leader over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on, readily
keen raced wide close up, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on one pace final furlong
close up, went 2nd over 8f out, led and tried to increase pace 3f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, ran on final furlong
soon led and set steady pace, headed 3f out, soon dropped to rear
in touch in rear, ridden over 2f out, never a factor
in touch in rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong, not trouble leaders
keen tracked leader until over 8f out, tracked leaders, pushed along and outpaced over 2f out, rallied inside final furlong, not trouble leaders
keen close up, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened final furlong
Celestial Bay scored over the course and distance in November and has continued to go well so a 4lb rise shouldn't cause too much of a problem. Indira has never won on the all-weather but generally goes well at this sort of level though WAVELET gets an opportunity to complete a hat-trick. She has won both recent races over 1m2f and has been staying on stoutly at the finish. She's stronger than when beaten over this trip earlier and can continue her winning ways. Tijuca has had 21 races but never over a trip this far though she certainly wasn't stopping at the end of an extended 1m1f here last time. Lady Fandango came here last month and ran well enough for Gordon Elliott to send her for another crack so she has to be respected.
Celestial Bay 3-1fav (9-8) Held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, kept on, 3rd of 9, 1l behind Bayan Kasirga (9-2) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp (5) pol in Dec.
Indira 9-2 (9-7) Held up in touch, headway on outside over 3f out, chased leaders over 2f out, hard ridden over 1f out, never a threat, 5th of 8, 2 3/4l behind Oratorio's Joy (9-11) at Chelmsford City 1m 5f hcp fll (4) pol in Jan.
Wavelet 11-4fav (9-6) Tracked leaders, pushed along 3f out, ridden over 1f out, effort inside final furlong, driven to lead towards finish, won at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp fll (5) pol in Jan beating Miss Giler (9-7) by nk, 8 ran.
Cosette (IRE) 5-1 (9-11) In touch, ridden 3f out, no impression final 2f, 6th of 9, 9l behind Callendula (9-5) at Bath 1m 4f hcp (5) gf in Oct.
Tijuca (IRE) 5-2 (9-7) Towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, headway on outer 2f out, ridden to lead just inside final furlong, ran on, won at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Jan beating Mfiftythreedotcom (9-0) by 2 1/4l, 10 ran.
Cosmic Halo 12-1 (8-13) Held up towards rear, headway 2f out, ridden 1f out, no extra, 5th of 13, 3 1/4l behind Whinging Willie (9-5) at Kempton 1m 3f hcp (5) pol in Jan.
Favorite Girl (GER) 8-1 (9-12) Close up, short of room and lost place after 2f, in touch, pushed along 5f out, ridden 3f out, headway entering final furlong, kept on, 4th of 10, 6 3/4l behind Pinotage (9-2) at Wolverhampton 1m 6f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Lady Fandango (IRE) 5-1 (8-8) Held up, wide into straight 2f out, headway approaching final furlong, stayed on, 3rd of 8, 2 3/4l behind Tower Power (9-10) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp (5) pol in Jan.
