in touch, ridden and weakened over 2f out
slowly into stride, went right start, ridden and headway over 2f out, hung left soon after and stayed on one pace
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
in touch, ridden 3f out, kept on under pressure, to lead close home
held up and keen, ridden 3f out, no impression
led, ridden 2f out, headed over 1f out and weakened
prominent, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leader, ridden 3f out, led over 1f out, headed close home
tracked leaders, ridden to chase leaders approaching final furlong, no extra close home
Not much to go on in the way of reliable form, so it may be worth chancing debutante Very Agreeable, who is preferred over Reem Three and Prime Meridian. Others of interest include: True Ruby, who is related to some useful types and hails from a yard that have done very well with their string over the last six months or so. Admittedly, this cheaply purchased filly may be in need of the run, so she may be best viewed with an eye to the future. Prime Meridian improved for the switch to the All Weather here last month and, as he still showed signs of greenness in the preliminaries, he is still open to further progression. Neil Callan rides this course exceptionally well and as his mount holds arguably the best form from those with experience, a bold bid is anticipated. Reem Three makes appeal on pedigree and is expected to have benefited from her introduction at Lingfield in October. Stronger handling will suit her and a better effort should be in the offering. However, Very Agreeable looks a likely type on breeding and has fared well regarding the draw. As a half-sister to the useful Swiss Law, the Walter Swinburn-trained newcomer can be expected to know plenty about what is required of her and she looks an interesting type to be siding with at this stage of the season.
De La Rue (USA) Louis Quatorze colt, half-brother to several winners including the high-class miler Priolo.
French Opera 20-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, some late progress, 7th of 12, 8l behind Entranced (8-9) at W'hampton 1m 1f 2yo mdn (5) pol.
Prime Meridian 13-2 (8-10) Behind, headway on outside over 2f out, hung left over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 1/2l behind Grey Paint (8-13) at W'hampton 1m 1f 2yo mdn aut (5) pol in Oct.
Stoneacre Fred (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Led, ridden when headed over 3f out, weakening when hanging right on bend over 2f out, last of 10, 24l behind After You (8-9) at W'hampton 7f 2yo mdn (5) pol.
Reem Three 14-1 (8-11) Pulled hard, tracked leader, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 7th of 13, 8l behind Dansa Queen (8-11) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn fll (5) pol in Oct.
True Ruby Josr Algarhoud filly, sister to 7f winner Windscreamer, half-sister to numerous winners on the flat and over jumps.
Very Agreeable Pursuit of Love filly out of 7f winner Oomph.
Xenia 50-1 (8-9) In rear far side group, weakened halfway, 9th of 14, 31l behind Blue Mirage (9-0) at Doncaster 7f 2yo mdn (5) sft in Oct.
