SARAH'S ART is the pick in this contest with Welsh Opera and Helping Hand appearing the most obvious dangers. Stef Liddiard's runner had the misfortune of racing against the progressive Mister Thatcher last time out but with nothing of that ilk here, compensation awaits. Helping Hand picked up a Great Leighs handicap with the minimum of fuss. A little known apprentice replaces Andrea Antenzi in the saddle so it remains to be seen as to whether the 6lb penalty can be overcome. Welsh Opera is still a maiden after 15 starts. He was gambled last week at Kempton without success. Mister Incredible was a bitter disappointment earlier in the week and this looks tougher. Royal Acclaimation has lost the plot of late. Hurricane Coast looks exposed. Louisiade had bits and pieces of form for John Harris though has disappointed regularly since joining Michael Chapman. Not a strong contest but there should be a good finish and Sarah's Art can come out on top.
Helping Hand (IRE) 13-2 (8-8) Made all, ridden clear well over 1f out, in no danger final furlong, comfortable, won at Great Leighs 6f hcp (6) pol in Dec beating Fantasy Fighter (8-7) by 1 1/2l, 11 ran.
Sarah's Art (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Went left start, soon in touch, ridden and effort over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, kept on near finish, 3rd of 13, 1/2l behind Street Power (9-0) at Kempton 7f hcp (6) std.
Hurricane Coast 16-1 (8-6) Held up, headway over 2f out, kept on final furlong, 3rd of 7, 5l behind Don Pele (9-0) at Southwell 6f clm (6) fbs.
Welsh Opera 9-4fav (8-9) Tracked leaders, effort and hung left from over 1f out, never on terms, 3rd of 9, 3l behind Namu (9-3) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Weetfromthechaff 6-1 (8-13) Chased leader to over 2f out, soon weakened, 7th of 11, 17l behind Mujinda (8-8) at W'hampton 6f 3yo sll (6) pol in Mar.
Royal Acclamation (IRE) 14-1 (8-13) Started slowly, and hampered leaving stalls, always in rear, last of 12, 12l behind Littledodayno (8-13) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Nov.
Westwood Dawn 8-1 (9-2) Held up in rear, ridden and hung left from over 1f out, beaten when short of room towards finish, 9th of 11, 8l behind Helping Hand (8-8) at Great Leighs 6f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
A Wish For You 12-1 (9-1) Slowly into stride and always behind, 7th of 8, 5l behind Thoughtsofstardom (9-4) at Lingfield 5f app hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Wiltshire (IRE) 15-2 (8-12) Mid-division, ridden and effort over 2f out, soon beaten, 7th of 9, 6l behind Namu (9-3) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Danzig Fox 22-1 (8-9) Mid-division, effort 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 12, 8l behind Absa Lutte (9-0) at W'hampton 6f app hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Mister Incredible 9-4fav (8-7) Held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 2f, one pace final furlong, 6th of 11, 6l behind Charlotte Grey (8-9) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-50 (6) fbs.
Dasheena 25-1 (8-0) Held up, some headway over 2f out, ridden and soon weakened, 8th of 12, 11l behind Smokey Rye (8-2) at Lingfield 1m app clm (6) pol in Dec.
Louisiade (IRE) 20-1 (8-8) Towards rear and soon chased along, some late headway, never reached challenging position, 5th of 10, 9l behind Mambo Sun (9-4) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-60 (6) fbs.
