held up in touch, hampered over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
held up, good headway 3f out, ridden over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong
took keen hold, prominent, weakened 3f out
mid-division, lost place over 4f out, soon behind
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, one pace over 1f out
chased leader, weakened 5f out
held up, headway when not much room and nearly went wrong side of marker 3f out, edged right over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
led, raced keenly, hung right after 6f, headed over 4f out, weakened over 2f out
mid-division, raced keenly, headway halfway, led going well over 2f out, edged right over 1f out, soon headed, edged left well inside final furlong, no extra
chased leaders, lost place 5f out, no real threat after
in rear, ridden and struggling 6f out
in rear, struggling when hung right over 4f out
prominent, ridden over 4f out, beaten over 1f out
held up in touch, led over 4f out, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up in rear, headway on outside over 5f out, ridden to go 2nd over 2f out, led 1f out, ridden out
held up in rear, headway when not much room briefly over 3f out, stayed on inside final furlong to take 2nd near finish
mid-division, pushed along over 5f out, headway 3f out, weakened over 1f out
held up, headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, pushed along after 7f, soon struggling
The three previous winners of this race had already been successful so that helps us to discard a third of this field immediately. Alan King has provided one winner and two seconds so stable first string, Call Me A Legend, goes straight on to the short-list to join Yonder and Zarinava who is preferred. Zarinava was punted down to 9-4 from 6s on debut but could only finish in midfield on debut on the heavy ground; the form of the race has worked out quite well. She put that record straight at the start of last month with a decisive success with the better ground enabling her to display her turn of foot. Conditions look ideal for this regally bred daughter of Daylami and her tactical speed could prove crucial. Yonder is held in high regard and connections are clearly expecting a big run having acquired the services of Mr McCoy. She has yet to tackle this trip but should stay and is unlucky not to be unbeaten. Call Me A Legend was slightly disappointing on her second start but beat a well regarded newcomer with something to spare last time and the pair pulled a long way clear of the remainder. Given her connections' record in the race she looks sure to go close but she may have to settle for the bridesmaid's role behind our selection, Zarinava.
Little Lu (IRE) 8-13fav (11-5) Held up towards rear, improved 6f out, joined leader 4f out, ridden to lead 2f out, soon headed, outpaced by winner, 2nd of 7, 8l behind Take Me There (11-2) at Fakenham 2m nhf (5) gd in Oct.
Wychwoods Legend 15-2 (11-0) won at Bangor 2m 1f mrs nhf (5) gd in Oct beating Washango (10-10) by 1/2l, 18 ran.
Argento Luna 16-1 (11-4) Held up towards rear, good headway over 2f out, soon ridden, went 3rd 1f out, edged right, kept on, 3rd of 19, 2l behind Dayia (10-10) at Sandown 2m mrs lst nhf (1) gd in Mar.
Cait Ni Chaonaigh (IRE) 7-2 (10-11) Mid-division, progress from over 5f out, 3rd from under 4f out, ridden to challenge and lead into straight, kept on well, won at Wexford 2m nhf gs in Jul beating That's An Honour (11-6) by 2l, 16 ran.
Maisy Daisy (IRE) 13-2 (11-6) Mid-division, 10th 6f out, headway into 4th 3f out, ridden to lead 2f out, pulled clear final furlong, won at Limerick 2m 2f mrs nhf gd in Oct beating Kot's Terry (11-2) by 4 1/2l, 17 ran.
Over Sixty 25-1 (11-1) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, no impression until stayed on final furlong, 5th of 19, 9l behind Dayia (10-10) at Sandown 2m mrs lst nhf (1) gd in Mar.
Primrose Time 66-1 (11-2) Always prominent, led over 4f out, stayed on well, won at Kelso 2m mrs nhf (5) sft in Feb beating Stick Together (10-6) by 4l, 15 ran.
Ravello Bay 6-4fav (11-4) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, no impression until stayed on final furlong, 6th of 19, 10l behind Dayia (10-10) at Sandown 2m mrs lst nhf (1) gd in Mar.
Sallie's Secret (IRE) 6-1 (11-2) Soon prominent, led 7f out, clear from under 3f out, stayed on strongly, very easily, won at Cork 2m mrs nhf sft in Mar beating Nell's Oscar (11-4) by 17l, 24 ran.
Call Me A Legend 4-1 (10-5) In touch, led 3f out, ran on well final furlong, ridden out, won at Exeter 2m 1f nhf (6) gd in Feb beating Bacchanalianbertie (11-0) by 1 1/2l, 13 ran.
Calusa Crystal (FR) 11-2 (10-11) Prominent, ridden and chased winner 2f out, ran on well and edged left final furlong, just failed, 2nd of 15, shd behind Seefin Mountain (10-10) at Wincanton 2m mdn nhf (5) gd in Mar.
Moorlands Teri 20-1 (11-1) Held up, headway and hung right halfway, led over 5f out, hung right 2f out, headed post, 2nd of 14, shd behind Carole's Legacy (10-7) at Warwick 2m mrs nhf (6) gf in Mar.
Peveril Pandora 8-1 (9-10) In touch, ridden 4f out, stayed on to go 2nd over 1f out, 2nd of 13, 3 1/2l behind What A Friend (10-10) at N Abbot 2m 1f nhf (6) gf in May.
Romance Dance 5-1 (10-5) Tracked leaders, ridden and led 3f out, hung left and headed over 1f out, rallied and just denied, 2nd of 16, nk behind Finney (11-2) at Chepstow 2m mdn nhf (6) gs in Feb.
Southern Exit 25-1 (11-0) Keen tracking leaders, ridden and every chance over 2f out, weakened 1f out, 8th of 19, 13l behind Dayia (10-10) at Sandown 2m mrs lst nhf (1) gd in Mar.
Carole's Legacy 4-1 (10-7) Held up in rear, headway over 5f out, hampered 2f out, swished tail from over 1f out, stayed on under pressure to lead post, won at Warwick 2m mrs nhf (6) gf in Mar beating Moorlands Teri (11-1) by a shd, 14 ran.
Divali Princess 13-2 (10-1) Mid-division, headway over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, stayed on well to lead well inside final furlong, won at Taunton 2m 1f mdn nhf (5) sft in Jan beating Vodka Brook (11-5) by a nk, 14 ran.
Yonder 7-1 (10-9) Held up, good headway over 2f out, hard ridden when switched left well over 1f out, ran on, not reach winner, 2nd of 15, 1/2l behind Lord Generous (10-12) at Cheltenham 1m 4f nhf lst (1) gs in Jan.
Zarinava (IRE) 10-3 (10-7) Held up in touch, 10th 5f out, headway on outer under 3f out, led early straight, ridden and stayed on well from over 1f out, won at Leopardstown 2m nhf gs in Mar beating Lady Kilcooley (10-7) by 3l, 11 ran.
Cobbler's Queen (IRE) 50-1 (10-6) Towards rear, struggling 6f out, stayed on final 2f, 7th of 19, 13l behind Dayia (10-10) at Sandown 2m mrs lst nhf (1) gd in Mar.
