NIGELLA is a hopeful selection toland this handicap despite the fact she has not scored in fourteen outings. She returns here from 159 days off the track and having proved in the past that she goes well fresh, she gets the vote. Royal Challenge has crept up the ratings following two wins off 63 and 69. He was second behind the progressive Beat The Bell last time out and off a similar mark looks a big player once again. Peter's Storm has won and finished second on his two starts on the polytrack. He looked short of pace at a vital stage of his race at Kempton last time and this venue should suit him better. Welcome Approach was suited by the fast pace which ensued when scoring at this venue last time out while Realt Na Mara just looks in the grip of the assessor but if attracting market support he would be of some interest. Nigella is selected to win it. (John McDonnell)
Peter's Storm (USA) 16-1 (8-7) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, led again over 1f out, stayed on under pressure, caught near finish, 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind Vhujon (9-3) at Kempton 6f 3yo hcp (4) pol in Sept.
Tyfos 25-1 (8-10) Held up rear, well beaten over 1f out, last of 9, 8l behind Green Park (9-5) at Chester 5f hcap (4) gs in Sept.
Royal Challenge 13-2 (9-3) In touch, ridden well over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, took 2nd last strides, 2nd of 13, 4 1/2l behind Beat The Bell (9-0) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Oct.
Realt Na Mara (IRE) 10-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, driven and soon weakened, 10th of 14, 12l behind Perfect Silence (9-3) at Windsor 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Oct.
Don Pele (IRE) 14-1 (8-6) Prominent, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 15, 14l behind Kelamon (8-8) at Salisbury 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Oct.
Chjimes (IRE) 40-1 (9-0) Prominent, raced keenly, not clear run 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 11, 9l behind Alexander Huricane (9-6) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Oct.
No Page (IRE) 40-1 (8-12) In touch, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 10th of 11, 16l behind Yungaburra (9-1) at W'hampton 6f hcap (5) pol in Sept.
Westwood 33-1 (8-10) Led, headed and edged left well over 1f out, soon weakened, last of 11, 17l behind Alexander Huricane (9-6) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Oct.
Rabbit Fighter (IRE) 20-1 (8-9) Always rear, 11th of 12, 9l behind April Fool (8-6) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Oct.
Tudor Prince (IRE) 14-1 (8-4) Slowly into stride, chased leaders, ridden and effort 2f out, weakened quickly under pressure over 1f out, 13th of 15, 13l behind Peter Island (9-1) at Goodwood 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Sept.
Welcome Approach 15-2 (8-5) Behind, last straight, good headway over 1f out, ran on under pressure to lead well inside final furlong, won at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Oct beating Gwilym (8-9) by 1l, 12 ran.
Nigella 15-2 (10-0) In touch stand's side, ridden along halfway, driven and kept on final furlong, 3rd of 16, 1 1/2l behind Miss Daawe (8-3) at Thirsk 5f fll hcp (5) gs in Jun.
Doubtful Sound (USA) 6-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, every chance when rider dropped whip inside final furlong, 2nd of 14, hd behind Bazguy (9-3) at Great Leighs 6f sll (6) std.
