This promises to be a competitive little contest, with DANI'S GIRL taken to land it from Profit's Reality and Moonbeam Dancer. Our selection won over course and distance last time and the manner of that success suggested today's 6lb penalty wouldn't be enough to prevent the follow-up. Granted, the mare takes a step up in class today but as a tactically-versatile sort who arrives in rude health it seems sensible to stick with her ahead of Profit's Reality. The Michael Attwater-trained gelding is 5lbs higher than when second last time and therefore looks opposable, particularly as that effort came at Southwell and the gelding is yet to win here. That said the horse is in good form and should run a solid race for backers, as should Moonbeam Dancer who is a threat to all in receipt of so much weight. David Simcock's filly won here two starts ago before taking second last time and, as she remains unexposed, looks up to taking a hand in the finish. Wicked Daze was only just behind Moonbeam Dancer last time and a 4lb pull should help the gelding close the gap, although our feeling is the form will be upheld, whilst Alsadaa cannot be discounted despite appearing to be slightly out of form when last seen in October. Only five set to line-up for this race but any one of them could win it, but Dani's Girl looked good last time and can follow up here.
Wicked Daze (IRE) 7-2 (9-12) Led early, tracked leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, until inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 3rd of 8, 3l behind Brett Vale (9-0) at Kempton 2m hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Dec.
Profit's Reality (IRE) 5-4fav (9-5) Tracked leader, led 4f out, ridden over 2f out, driven when challenged approaching final furlong, headed final 100 yards, 2nd of 5, 1/2l behind Full Toss (9-8) at Southwell 1m 3f hcp 0-85 (4) fbs in Dec.
Dani's Girl (IRE) 4-1 (9-7) Held up in rear, took good hold, headway over 3f out, ridden to lead 1f out, pushed out inside final furlong, won at Kempton 2m hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Dec beating Meirig's Dream (8-8) by 1 3/4l, 9 ran.
Alsadaa (USA) 3-1fav (11-8) Mid-division, ridden and lost place over 7f out, soon behind, completely tailed off final 4f, last of 11, well behind Epsom Salts (11-5) at Epsom Downs 1m 4f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Sep.
Moonbeam Dancer (USA) 7-4fav (8-1) Held up, headway 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, stayed on under pressure to chase winner well inside final furlong, 2nd of 8, 2 3/4l behind Brett Vale (9-0) at Kempton 2m hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Dec.
