towards rear, headway from 2f out, stayed on final furlong, not trouble leaders
started slowly, always towards rear, never a danger
slowly into stride, always in rear, never a factor
in touch on outer, ridden 3f out, weakened quickly over 2f out
started slowly, always in rear
led after 2f, ridden over 2f out, headed 1f out, no extra well inside final furlong and lost 3 places close home
broke well, tracked leaders, ridden to lead 1f out, ran on, driven out
mid-division, no impression over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong to snatch 3rd close home
behind, ridden and no impression 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, gaining towards finish
mid-division, ridden and outpaced 2f out, kept on final furlong, not reach leaders
held up, ridden over 2f out, no headway, weakened over 1f out
mid-division until weakened 2f out
soon led, headed after 2f, stayed prominent, ridden to challenge over 1f out, every chance, kept on
took keen hold, tracked leaders, effort 2f out, no extra approaching final furlong, weakened
The hat-trick seeking Gracie's Gift is on a roll and is selected ahead of Fateful Attraction and Free Angel. The last named still has plenty of scope for improvement and, from a mark of just 64, she could prove to be very well handicapped at present. A careful monitoring of the betting market would be a prudent move where she is concerned. Fateful Attraction picks up a 6lb penalty for a course and distance win last week and has to be given according respect. This is her stiffest test to date though and she needs everything to go her way on these terms. Support for Reeling N' Rocking would also be dangerous to ignore, as Barry Hills has maintained a steady stream of winners this season and no stone will have been left unturned in his placement today. However, Gracie's Gift has been in irresistible form lately and his will to win makes him the most appealing proposition. Fateful Attraction would be the best alternative if the selection's problem with lameness forces a late withdrawal.
Fateful Attraction 3-1fav (8-12) Held up in rear, good headway on inside over 2f out, led approaching final furlong, soon clear and in command, won at Kempton 7f hcap (6) pol beating Cordelia (8-13) by 2 1/2l, 14 ran.
First Friend (IRE) 9-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, effort 2f out, weakened entering final furlong, 9th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Da Bookie (9-2) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Oct.
Look of Eagles 16-1 (9-1) Soon ridden in rear, headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong, 6th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Keyaki (9-4) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Oct.
Joy And Pain 14-1 (8-11) Raced stands side, led, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong, no chance with far side winner, 7th of 15, 11l behind Bel Cantor (9-1) at Nottingham 6f hcp 0-70 (5) hvy in Oct.
Free Angel (USA) 11-8fav (10-1) Slowly into stride, ridden to be in touch, ridden to lead 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind Moon Bird (9-10) at Lingfield 7f fll hcp (6) pol in Jun.
Reeling N' Rocking (IRE) 6-1 (8-12) Missed break, soon in touch, good headway 2f out, led 1f out, drew clear, won at Lingfield 7f mdn stk (5) pol in Oct beating Atwirl (8-12) by 2 1/2l, 13 ran.
Gracie's Gift (IRE) 3-1fav (8-12) Held up, ridden 3f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on to lead near finish, won at Yarmouth 7f hcp 0-65 (6) sft in Oct beating Ektimaal (9-1) by a nk, 14 ran.
Tamworth (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) Chased leader, ridden to lead approaching final furlong, headed near finish, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind Final Tune (9-2) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Oct.
