led, ridden 3f out, soon hung right, one pace
chased leaders, shaken up to lead over 1f out, kept on well
chased leaders in rear, ridden over 3f out, weakened well over 1f out
chased leader, ridden over 3f out, every chance over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out
A trappy finale can go the way of Elyaadi, with La Spezia and Ochre the others to consider. The selection is from a stable in red hot form and she ran well enough when chasing home Rambling Light here last time. She was well supported that day and she is clearly well-regarded by the Mick Channon stable and she should be up to winning this. La Spezia was a little disappointing when last seen at Redcar but the step-up in trip should suit her today. However, she has been off the track since September and she has never raced on the all-weather before so there are reasons to take her on today. Ochre was beaten a long way from home last time but to her credit she plugged-on so she has a good attitude but she may prove better over slightly further. Elyaadi looks the pick here and gets the vote.
Elyaadi 4-6fav (8-12) Chased leaders, driven along 3f out, chased winner well over 1f out, ran on towards finish, 2nd of 10, 3/4l behind Rambling Light (9-3) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo mdn (5) pol.
La Spezia (IRE) 15-8fav (9-0) In touch, ridden and headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 15, 4 1/2l behind Ransom Captive (9-0) at Redcar 7f 2yo mdn fll (4) gd in Sept.
Ochre (IRE) 10-3 (8-12) Mid-division, stayed on under pressure to take 3rd well inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 3 1/2l behind Resplendent Ace (9-3) at Kempton 1m 3yo mdn aut (6) pol.
Snow Dancer (IRE) 10-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, plugged on, 3rd of 8, 5l behind Rabbit Fighter (9-3) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo mdn (5) pol.