tracked leaders, pushed along over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
led early, tracked leader, led over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, no chance with winner
soon led, headed over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
tracked leaders, lost place 7f out, well behind 5f out, tailed off
held up, headway 4 out, went 2nd 3f out, led over 1f out, soon clear, easily
held up, headway 6f out, ridden 4f out, weakened over 3f out
held up in rear, ridden and in touch over 3f out, outpaced over 2f out, soon weakened
GOTTANY O'S was closing on the winner all the way to the line over 1m3f at Kempton last time. He just failed to catch Manifestation on that occasion, but today's extra furlong should see him go one better. Indochina makes his belated reappearance after finishing runner-up at Doncaster in July last year and is worth noting, while Stetson also returns from a lengthy absence after a promising effort at Newcastle last April. Aimee Tricks made her debut at Wolverhampton recently and will appreciate today's longer distance as she's a half-sister to the smart 1m6f Group 3 winner Trick Or Treat.
Stetson 5-2 (10-0) Held up in 7th, headway on outside over 3f out, went 3rd 2f out, ridden to challenge over 1f out, one pace when rider dropped reins inside final furlong, went 2nd final 75 yards, 2nd of 9, 1l behind Dancing Dude (8-9) at Newcastle 1m 4f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gf in Apr.
Indochina 11-2 (8-3) Led, edged right over 3f out, ridden and joined over 1f out, fought with winner throughout final furlong, lost on the nod, 2nd of 6, ns behind Sparkling Smile (9-0) at Doncaster 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jul.
Hopes Up 66-1 (10-5) Raced keenly, tracked leader, lost place 4f out, soon weakened, tailed off, 8th of 14, well behind Swincombe Flame (11-0) at Warwick 2m mrs N H flat (5) hvy in Feb.
Roxy Spirit (IRE) 150-1 (8-1) Raced wide, tracked leaders, weakened 3f out, 13th of 14, well behind Very Good Day (8-13) at Haydock 1m 4f mdn stks (5) gd in Jun.
Gottany O's 7-2 (8-5) Chased clear winner, ridden and not on terms 4f out, closer order under pressure 2f out, closed on winner throughout final furlong, not able to get up, 2nd of 10, 1/2l behind Manifestation (8-5) at Kempton 1m 3f mdn auc stks (6) pol in Feb.
Rapacious 33-1 (9-3) Slowly away, in rear and pushed along, never dangerous, last of 8, 28l behind Caravan Rolls On (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo mdn auc stks (6) pol in Feb.
Aimee Tricks 50-1 (8-2) Not much room and slowly into stride, always in rear, 5th of 6, 10l behind Needwood Ridge (10-0) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f mdn auc stks (5) pol in Feb.