held up, ridden 3f out, effort on inside over 1f out, no impression
led early, held up in touch, led on bit inside final furlong, pushed out, easily
held up, ridden 3f out, never going pace to challenge
soon prominent, went 2nd 6f out, ridden, every chance over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
led over 7f out, ridden over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, one pace
held up, pushed along over 3f out, soon eased, pulled up over 2f out
Peruvian Princess is selected ahead of Dyanita and Coleridge. Peruvian Princess obliged with the minimum of fuss on Friday and as she looks to be ahead of the handicapper on all known evidence; we find it difficult to oppose her. Dyanita obliged on her latest start at Wolverhampton but that was some time ago and second placed, Tender The Great has made a habit of finding one too good. Coleridge has always shaped as if needing a bit further and the booking of Eddie Ahern is a distinct positive. With Brendan Powell's team in good form at the moment, the market is watched. Bijou Dan is better against plating class opposition while Startori has not trained on. Dapple Dawn makes a British debut. My Pension looks hard to fancy on recent evidence. Peruvian Princess is still progressing and she receives the nod.
Coleridge (AUS) 20-1 (9-3) Held up, headway on outside over 2f out, went 2nd well inside final furlong, not pace of winner, 2nd of 13, 2 1/2l behind Hassaad (9-1) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Nov.
Peruvian Prince (USA) 8-13fav (9-5) Always prominent, shaken up to lead inside final furlong, soon quickened away, won at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-65 (6) pol beating Second Reef (8-6) by 2l, 8 ran.
Bijou Dan 25-1 (10-13) Mid-division, not much room on inside over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, never troubled leaders, 8th of 13, 6l behind Sol Rojo (10-11) at W'hampton 1m 1f amt hcp (5) pol in Nov.
Dapple Dawn (IRE) 6-1jt-fav (9-7) Led, ridden and strongly pressed straight, headed under 1f out, no extra, 13th of 18, 4l behind Wangara (9-5) at Cork 7f hcp 45-70 frm in Sept.
Dyanita 10-1 (8-13) Led until headed narrowly 1f out, one pace after, 5th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Magic Warrior (8-11) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-70 (5) std.
Startori 40-1 (9-2) Not much room start, in rear, not clear run over 3f out, never dangerous, 8th of 12, 7l behind Regal Raider (9-2) at W'hampton 7f hcap (5) pol.
My Pension (IRE) 9-1 (9-0) Held up, came wide over 2f out, always behind, 11th of 13, 15l behind Mozie Cat (8-12) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcap (6) pol.