towards rear and pushed along, ridden and headway halfway, carried right 1f out, stayed on and hampered near finish
chased leaders, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, led over 1f out, hung right final furlong, driven out
chased leaders, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, kept on final furlong
chased leaders, one pace final furlong
in rear and outpaced, ridden before halfway, stayed on from over 1f out
mid-division, outpaced halfway
mid-division, outpaced halfway
led, ridden halfway, headed over 1f out, soon beaten
Withdrawn
Hypnosis is the recommendation in the opener with Lady Bahia and How's She Cuttin appearing the obvious dangers. David Barker's stable are in flying form at the moment and he is doubly represented on this occasion. The selection is the antithesis of a sprinter in form following a success on the all-weather and with connections believing that she'll come on for the run, we'll take her in spite of the draw. Lady Bahia is a regular in events of this nature and is in good heart. How's She Cuttin' looked a sprinter to be on the right side of last year and if she handles genuinely fast going, she would be a factor. Our Little Secret is likely to be up there from flagfall and Neil Callan rates as a positive booking. Ashes has tended to show early season form so any market activity is noted. Champagne Cracker has been something of a slow starter in the past so Michael Dods has doubtless booked her for some remedial stalls training. Titian Saga should be fit following a couple of spins and the visor has been applied. A trappy affair to get matters underway and Hypnosis looks the pick.
Hypnosis 7-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden to challenge over 1f out, stayed on well to lead close home, won at Southwell 5f hcp 0-70 (5) fbs in Feb beating Hornpipe (8-3) by a hd, 11 ran.
Our Little Secret (IRE) 7-2 (9-0) Led, ridden and headed 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 9th of 12, 5l behind Howards Princess (8-2) at W'hampton 5f clm (6) pol in Oct.
How's She Cuttin' (IRE) 4-1fav (8-12) Pushed along, chased leaders halfway, led approaching final furlong, kept on, won at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gs in Nov beating Compton Classic (8-8) by 1/2l, 17 ran.
Ashes (IRE) 33-1 (9-4) Always towards rear, 15th of 17, 11l behind How's She Cuttin' (8-12) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gs in Nov.
Rothesay Dancer 20-1 (8-8) Chased leaders on outside, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 11th of 12, 12l behind Tartatartufata (9-5) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Nov.
Champagne Cracker 25-1 (9-0) Keen early, mid-division, ridden halfway and headway to chase leaders, one pace final furlong, 6th of 22, 8l behind George The Best (8-12) at Ayr 6f hcap (6) hvy in Oct.
Titian Saga (IRE) 20-1 (8-11) In touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 12, 7l behind Triskaidekaphobia (8-9) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Mar.
Lady Bahia (IRE) 5-1 (8-10) Chased leaders on outer, stayed on steadily to lead well inside final furlong, drew clear, won at Kempton 5f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Mar beating Pride of Joy (8-10) by 1l, 9 ran.
