prominent, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
in touch, outpaced over 2f out, no impression after
tracked leader, ridden to lead well over 1f out, soon headed, no impression on winner inside final furlong
in touch, took keen hold, ridden 5f out, weakened 3f out
held up towards rear, ridden and struggling over 4f out
mid-division, took keen hold, ridden over 6f out, weakened over 3f out
mid-division on outside, pushed along 10f out, headway 4f out, ran green 3f out, outpaced final 2f
mid-division, headway 11f out, no impression over 2f out
held up in rear, headway over 4f out, outpaced over 2f out
in rear, ran green, never in contention
mid-division, ridden over 5f out, soon struggling
took keen hold, led, ridden and headed well over 1f out, one pace
held up towards rear, headway over 5f out, weakened over 3f out
held up in mid-division, headway over 5f out, led over 1f out, ran on well to draw clear final 100 yards
held up in rear, pushed along over 4f out, no impression
held up in rear, headway on outside 8f out, pushed along and lost place over 4f out, beaten over 2f out
took keen hold, tracked leaders, weakened over 5f out, tailed off
KAHLUA COVE is a half-sister to the smart Amaretto Rose and looks worth chancing on debut, with the Alan King pair of Honest Chance and Hurricane Milly two of a host of dangers. Our selection hails from the yard of Nicky Henderson and his runners are always worthy of respect in this sort of contest. Felix De Giles takes the ride and this well related sort could be up to making a winning debut providing of course the market backs up that suspicion. It hasn't been a vintage year for the Alan King yard so far but a recent improvement in form suggests that might change, so his filly Honest Chance must be considered. It'll be interesting to see how the market assesses her chances in relation to stablemate Hurricane Milly but with Robert Thornton electing to ride her she is presumably the better fancied. On breeding she might just need further than this in time, but she cost plenty and connections will be hopeful of a decent first showing. Brixen made all to land a bumper in facile style having arrived from the point-to-point field, in the process showing she's the speed to cope with two miles. Carrying a penalty to victory will be tough but she represents the benchmark ahead of fellow winners Another Kate and Animation, both of whom will need considerable improvement to land this race. Alfie's Pearl has showed up well in two races, showing a liking for soft ground on the first occasion, but this is no easier and a place is her best hope. The booking of AP McCoy on Russie With Love catches the eye so she's worth a market check and indeed the betting will shed more light on this affair, but at this stage Kahlua Cove gets the vote.
Annimation (IRE) 3-1 (10-9) Led, headed over 3f out, rallied and led again over 2f out, stayed on well, won at Folkestone 2m 1f N H flat (6) sft in Jan beating Ballestra (11-2) by 1l, 6 ran.
Another Kate (IRE) 7-2 (11-0) Led until ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 15, 14l behind Gus Macrae (11-0) at Hereford 2m 1f NH flat (6) sft in Dec.
Brixen (IRE) 33-1 (11-2) Made all, clear over 1f out, ran on well, won at Southwell 2m N H flat (4) std in Jan beating Mabel Tasman (10-4) by 7l, 9 ran.
Alfie's Pearl 11-4fav (11-1) Made most to over 2f out, soon ridden and one pace, 3rd of 9, 9l behind Silvers Spirit (10-7) at Southwell 2m mrs NH flat (4-7yo) (6) gs in Jan.
Argentia Silver Patriarch mare out of Ludoviciana.
Fleet Footed 16-1 (10-9) Held up in rear, some headway 8f out, pushed along and struggling over 4f out, 8th of 14, 45l behind Mizzurka (10-13) at Taunton 2m 1f mare NH flat (5) sft in Jan.
Impinella Alflora mare out of See More Furrows.
Kahlua Cove Karinga Bay mare out of Teenero.
Lady Karabaya Karinga Bay mare out of Supreme Lady.
Madame Allsorts Double Trigger mare out of Always A Pleasure.
Mi Money Alflora mare out of M I Babe.
Shannons Firth (IRE) 8-1 (10-10) Held up, headway over 8f out, outpaced over 2f out, 4th of 8, 11l behind Full Of Spirit (10-10) at Huntingdon 2m N H flat (6) sft in Dec.
Risaala 17-2 (10-12) Led until narrowly headed 5f out, stayed challenging, ridden 3f out, weakened well over 1f out, 5th of 16, 8l behind Alpine Breeze (10-5) at Newbury 1m 4f 3yo flls NH flat (5) hvy in Dec.
Honest Chance (FR) Trempolino filly out of Cure The Blues.
Hurricane Milly (IRE) Milan filly out of Winnowing.
Midnight Trix Midnight Legend filly out of Chilly Squaw.
Russie With Love Alflora filly out of Vieille Russie.
Sussex Sunset Milan filly out of Deep Sunset.
