mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, never troubled leaders
mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, no impression over 1f out
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
behind until ridden and kept on final 2f, never nearer
always behind, tailed off final 2f
always behind, tailed off over 1f out
mid-division, lost place over 3f out, soon behind
chased winner, ridden and lost place over 3f out, soon weakened
always towards rear
behind, ridden over 2f out, never able to challenge
in touch, headway over 3f out, ridden to chase leaders 2f out, kept on, no impression on leading pair
made all, driven over 2f out, ridden and kept on well final furlong
chased leaders, driven over 3f out, soon lost place, weakened over 1f out
in touch, chased winner over 3f out, ridden 2f out, kept on, always held final furlong
Mango Mischief can land the spoils for the second year running, with the likes of Mineko, Asawer and Royal Alchemist expected to give her most to do. Mango Mischief looks to have been laid out for a repeat of last year's success in this contest, having had only four outings this year. The last of those was at Newmarket in September when she was the only one to make a race of it with Ouija Board no less. She was going as well as the winner two furlongs out but obviously did not stay on her first try over 12 furlongs, and she went into plenty of notebooks afterwards. Back over her best trip and proven on the ground, John Dunlop's filly will take all the beating, even though she lines up on a higher mark than 12 months ago. Mineko came good at Nottingham last time, but it is asking a lot to make a successful leap to Listed class. Nevertheless, Geoff Wragg must have faith in her to put her in this line-up, so her chance is respected. Asawer finished ahead of Mango Mischief at Newmarket but will find it hard to maintain the form, especially on this ground, but should at least hold Royal Alchemist on latest running. They all in turn have it to do to stop Mango Mischief from grabbing the spoils again though and she is the pick.
Mango Mischief (IRE) 10-1 (9-3) Raced in rear, headway over 3f out, soon chasing winner, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 13, 12l behind Ouija Board (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 4f fll stk Grp 3 (1) gd in Sept.
Aldora 11-1 (8-13) Keen, tracked leaders, ridden to chase leader over 4f out until over 2f out, 8th of 9, 28l behind Tau Ceti (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 2f lst stk (1) sft in Oct.
Dispol Foxtrot 10-3fav (9-6) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 16, 18l behind Daring Affair (9-5) at Doncaster 1m 2f app hcp (5) sft in Oct.
Imperialistic (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Held up, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 18, 1 1/2l behind Wyatt Earp (9-4) at Catterick 7f hcp (4) sft.
Jath 33-1 (9-0) Held up, weakened over 2f out, last of 11, 27l behind Portrayal (8-9) at Newmarket 1m 2f lst fll stk (1) sft in Oct.
Perle d'Or (IRE) 6-1 (8-7) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 3rd of 10, 9l behind Group Captain (8-5) at Doncaster 1m 4f hcp 0-95 (3) hvy in Oct.
Sunshine On Me 6-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, tracked leaders after 2f, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 16, 2l behind Daring Affair (9-5) at Doncaster 1m 2f app hcp (5) sft in Oct.
Asawer (IRE) 7-1 (8-12) Held up in touch, pushed along and headway over 2f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 11, 3l behind Portrayal (8-9) at Newmarket 1m 2f lst fll stk (1) sft in Oct.
Cours de La Reine (IRE) (8-11) Made most, headed over 1f out, kept on, 4th of 7, 4 1/2l behind Rosawa (9-2) at Longchamp 1m 2f stk gd in Sept.
Mineko 7-1 (8-9) Led early, chased leaders, led over 1f out, soon pushed clear, comfortably, won at Nottingham 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) sft in Oct beating Copper Bay (9-0) by 2 1/2l, 16 ran.
Mystery Lot (IRE) 20-1 (8-4) Took keen hold, held up in touch, not clear run 2f out to well over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, never nearer, 4th of 7, 4l behind Sound Breeze (9-3) at Nottingham 1m 2f hcp 0-95 (3) sft in Oct.
Royal Alchemist 8-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, led approaching final furlong, headed inside and stayed on same pace, 2nd of 11, 2l behind Portrayal (8-9) at Newmarket 1m 2f lst fll stk (1) sft in Oct.
Strawberry Dale (IRE) (9-0) Chased leader, weakened 2f out, last 9l behind Laxlova (9-0) at Longchamp 1m 1f stk in Oct, 15 ran.
Strudel (IRE) 4-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, lost place 3f out, no danger after, 7th of 14, 7l behind Miss Provvidence (8-7) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Oct.
Whazzat 100-1 (8-8) Always in rear, 12th of 15, 14l behind David Junior (8-11) at Newmarket 1m 2f Grp 1 (1) gs in Oct.
