Soldiers Romance is given the vote with Priceoflove and Ellcon both worth noting. Th selection ran with great credit on his debut when finishing third of six at Wolverhampton last year. He has not been seen out on the flat since but had disappointed over hurdles on two occasions in the Autumn looking as though he didn't stay the trip. Having said that he has to be respected back on the level after a break and if showing improvement and a bit of speed then he has a chance. Priceoflove is the obvious danger after his eye catching second at Lingfield last time out proving that he will be capable of winning in maiden company. Ellcon was highly thought of at one stage but injury has plagued his career so far. This is a big drop in grade and now with a new trainer he is one to note in the betting market. But for the winner we return to Soldiers Romance.
Another Gladiator (USA) 9-1 (8-12) Never better than mid-division, 8th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Super Frank (9-2) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Epidaurian King (IRE) 50-1 (9-13) Slowly into stride, always in rear, 7th of 10, 7l behind Pride of Joy (9-8) at W'hampton 5f mdn stk (5) pol.
Soldiers Romance 20-1 (8-12) In touch, headway over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 6, 3l behind Lucky Token (8-12) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo mdn (5) pol in Mar.
Thomas Lawrence (USA) 33-1 (9-3) Led and set steady pace, joined over 3f out, headed narrowly over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 8, 7l behind Zam Zammah (9-3) at Lingfield 1m mdn stk (5) pol.
Alucica 25-1 (9-8) In rear, soon switched left, headway on inside over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 9th of 11, 12l behind Ten A Penny (8-9) at W'hampton 7f mdn stk (5) pol.
Ellcon (IRE) 14-1 (9-4) With leaders, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, 7th of 9, 10l behind Silver Crest (9-1) at Chester 5f 2yo hcp (5) gf in Jul '05.
Fairdonna Evensfav (8-12) Chased leaders, headway over 2f out, challenged over 1f out, kept on, 2nd of 10, 3/4l behind Networker (9-3) at W'hampton 7f mdn aut stk (5) pol in Dec.
Priceoflove (IRE) 9-2 (8-12) Took keen hold in mid-division, headway on outer to lead 2f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 8, 1l behind Zam Zammah (9-3) at Lingfield 1m mdn stk (5) pol.
