mid-division, ridden 2f out, chased clear pair inside final furlong, no impression
chased leaders, went 2nd over 3f out, led over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened towards finish
close up, led over 5f out, headed over 2f out, soon weakened
held up, headway 3f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on well
chased leaders, weakened over 2f out
held up, ridden over 2f out, never on terms
led, headed over 5f out, weakened 3f out
Nonrunner
KEEPSGETTINGBETTER can break his maiden tag third time of asking with both Watson's Bay and Focail Eile worth noting. The selection caught the eye on his debut when finishing second of twelve around Wolverhampton. He was not disgraced in a better contest at Geart Leighs last time out and as this looks like his easiest opportunity to date he is difficult to oppose. Watson's Bay has more experience and has run some fine races in defeat this autumn. Again this looks an easier opportunity so any market moves should be noted. Focail Eile ran well here at a big price on his penultimate outing but he then ran poorly last time out so he should be treated with caution. So for the winner we return to Keepsgettingbetter.
Coill Glas (IRE) 7-1 (9-3) Outpaced, always behind, 7th of 11, 4l behind Azure Mist (8-12) at W'hampton 7f mdn stk (5) pol in Dec.
Focail Eile 15-2 (8-9) Held up mid-division, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 10, 5l behind Quick Off The Mark (8-7) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Dec.
Waldorf (IRE) 7-2 (9-3) Always mid-division, 7th of 11, 10l behind Fosool (8-12) at Great Leighs 1m 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) pol in Dec.
Watson's Bay 7-1 (8-8) Raced keenly, prominent, ridden and carried left 2f out, no progress, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 10, 6l behind Dinner Date (8-12) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Nov.
Beresford Lady 100-1 (8-1) Held up, ridden and weakened 3f out, 9th of 11, 37l behind Run Free (8-11) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Dec.
Aegean Rose Superior Premium filly out of Lady Sabina.
Princess Zhukova (IRE) 50-1 (8-7) Went badly left start and hampered rival, always towards rear, outpaced well over 2f out, never dangerous, last of 11, 19l behind Sparton Duke (9-3) at Kempton 6f 3yo mdn (5) pol.
Wizzy Izzy (IRE) 100-1 (8-11) Led, headed 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 13, 14l behind Jennifer's Dream (8-11) at Ripon 5f 2yo fll mdn aut (5) gf in Aug '07.
Keepsgettingbetter (IRE) 7-1 (9-3) Led to over 1f out, one pace when headed, 4th of 11, 6l behind Fosool (8-12) at Great Leighs 1m 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) pol in Dec.
Aegean Pride 10-3fav (9-2) Chased leader, went 2nd 5f out, driven to lead 2f out, headed over 1f out, stayed chasing leaders until no extra final 100 yards, 6th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Star Strider (9-5) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Dec.
