led, headed 4f out, led again 3f out, ran on well
held up, ridden and headway on outside over 1f out, one pace
slowly into stride, held up, some headway over 2f out, never on terms
keen early, tracked leader, led 4f out until 3f out, soon ridden, one pace 2f out
slowly into stride, took keen hold, headway 6f out, pushed along and slightly outpaced over 3f out, stayed on from 2f out, went 2nd well inside final furlong
held up in touch, weakened over 3f out
in touch, ridden 4f out, soon weakened
went left start, in rear until stayed on final furlong, never dangerous
slowly into stride, always towards rear
held up in touch, headway 6f out, ridden 4f out, weakened 3f out
Queen's Dancer looks the one to be on ahead of Maneki Neko, Blue Azure and Bridgroom. Mick Channon has his winter team in good shape and Queen's Dancer is on the upgrade, so should be supported to go one better. She was second to John Dunlop's Tawqeet on heavy ground at Nottingham three weeks ago, and as that was her third career start, the daughter of Groom Dancer should know a bit more now. On breeding she will improve over a trip and can make her first visit to Wolverhampton a winning one. Maneki Neko ran quite well in nursery company last time but is more exposed, while Blue Azure has the assistance of Darryll Holland. Bridegroom made his debut here so will handle the track at least, but Queen's Dancer has a lot going for her and is a confident choice.
