disputed 4th place until weakened over 3f out, tailed off
tracked leader, led 10f out, ridden and headed just inside final 4f, weakened rapidly
held up in rear, driven along over 4f out, soon struggling, tailed off
led until 10f out, tracked leader to 9f out, stayed 3rd, ridden into 2nd 3f out, hard driven and closed on leader final furlong, driven into lead near finish
took keen hold, tracked leading pair, went 2nd 9f out, led just inside final 4f, ridden over 1f out, headed near finish
disputed 4th place, tracked leading pair just inside final 3f, closed and hung left over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not quite pace to challenge
JADALEE is a speculative choice to come out on top; King Supreme and Ethics Girl are expected to make this a good test. Ethics Girl acted well on the Polytrack at Wolverhampton on her all-weather debut last month. And a repeat dose would bring John Berry's filly into the thick of the argument. Today's trip should suit and big run can be expected. King Supreme has won over a mile-and-a-half and is still on a feasibly attractive handicap mark. There were signs of a revival from him at Bath last time out and the Richard Hannon-trained four-year-old is one to seriously consider if he attracts a betting move of substantial notice. However, Jadalee has a more proven track record and, having responded well for Hayley Turner when they teamed up for a near miss here three weeks ago; it's the Gerard Butler-trained runner that gets a slender vote of confidence on this occasion.
Taaresh (IRE) 8-1 (9-1) Slowly into stride, took keen hold, held up, ridden and no impression final 2f, 7th of 11, 9l behind Dr Livingstone (8-12) at Sandown 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) sft in Sep '08.
Jadalee (IRE) 4-1 (9-12) Soon led, hard driven over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Bell Island (9-5) at Lingfield 1m 5f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Oct.
Ragdollianna 4-1 (8-13) Dwelt, held up in last pair, brief effort on inside 3f out, no chance final 2f, last of 5, 13l behind Hawridge King (8-7) at Haydock 1m 6f hcp 0-85 (4) fm in Jul.
King Supreme (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Held up towards rear, headway and switched right over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never troubled leaders, 4th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Rockfella (8-7) at Bath 1m 4f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Oct.
Force Group (IRE) 8-1 (8-13) Held up in mid-division, pushed along and headway over 3f out, hard ridden to chase leaders over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 14, 7l behind Rockfella (8-7) at Bath 1m 4f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Oct.
Ethics Girl (IRE) 4-1 (8-11) Held up in touch, tracked winner over 6f out, driven to challenge over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 7, 3 1/2l behind Akbabend (8-13) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Oct.
