chased leaders 2f, weakened quickly over 2f out
slowly into stride, took keen hold, always towards rear
started slowly, outpaced in rear, headway 2f out on inside, stayed on well final furlong, nearest finish
in touch, ridden over 2f out, soon lost place, beaten
close up, chased leader 2f out, stayed on well final furlong to lead towards finish
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace final 2f
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no impression over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not trouble leaders
started very slowly, in rear, just kept on from over 1f out, never a factor
led 1f, tracked leader, effort over 1f out, not quicken, weakened inside final furlong
always behind mid-division, never trouble leaders
soon outpaced and in rear after 2f, tailed off final 2f
mid-division, kept on from over 1f out, not reach leaders
led after 1f, kept on well under pressure final furlong, no extra when headed towards finish
Music Box Express showed improved form last time out and can take this modest looking maiden, Perlachy and Wibbadune could be the main dangers. Declan Murphy's charge was slowly away in that six furlong contest but displayed a good turn of foot to get into contention. With a level start today he can make that speed count. Perlachy was just ahead of the selection in that Wolverhampton contest but had the run of the race and doesn't have as much scope for improvement. Wibbadune ran well enough in a handicap last time off a mark of 59, which puts her right into the picture in this weak affair. The James Given trained newcomer Chocolate Sands will not have to be too special to land this so keep a watch on the betting. However on this occasion we will side with experience and plump for Music Box Express.
Acece 33-1 (9-3) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out, 6th of 7, 12l behind Den's Gift (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 3yo mdn (5) pol in Nov.
Chocolate Sands Compton Place gelding, half-brother to winning sprinter Antique Freak.
Irish Conection (IRE) Bold Fact gelding out of winning sprinter Trojan Girl.
Kilvickeon (IRE) 33-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, always towards rear, never a factor, 10th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Sweetsformysweet (8-13) at Kempton 5f hcp 0-50 (6) pol in Nov.
Music Box Express 40-1 (9-3) Towards rear, headway over 1f out, switched right approaching final furlong, ran on, nearest finish, 3rd of 13, 1/2l behind Tubby Isaacs (9-3) at W'hampton 6f mdn stk (5) pol in Nov.
Our Archie 40-1 (7-13) Dwelt, bumped start, soon in touch, hung left over 2f out, soon beaten, 7th of 8, 8l behind Sofinella (8-2) at Brighton 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gs in Oct.
Perlachy 3-1 (9-3) In touch, ridden over 2f out, led entering final furlong, kept on, headed post, 2nd of 13, shd behind Tubby Isaacs (9-3) at W'hampton 6f mdn stk (5) pol in Nov.
Stoneacre Donny (IRE) 50-1 (9-3) Always towards rear, 10th of 12, 19l behind All You Need (8-12) at W'hampton 6f mdn aut stk (6) pol in Jul.
Whats Your Game (IRE) 50-1 (8-7) Chased winner, ridden and lost place over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 6th of 14, 10l behind Brut (9-0) at Catterick 5f clm (6) gf in Nov.
Boppys Dream 40-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 14, 11l behind Cape Cobra (9-3) at Redcar 6f mdn stk (5) gd in Oct.
Flying Princess (IRE) 200-1 (8-12) Always in rear, 9th of 10, 26l behind Wolf River (9-3) at Catterick 6f mdn stk (5) gf in Aug.
Tumbleweed Di 20-1 (8-8) Raced on outer in mid-division, ridden and weakened 2f out, 9th of 12, 15l behind Diriculous (9-3) at Kempton 6f mdn aut stk (6) pol in Nov.
Wibbadune (IRE) 16-1 (8-6) Prominent, ridden and hung right over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Back In The Red (9-3) at W'hampton 5f 3yo hcp (5) pol in Nov.
