Freddy Q steps up in trip having ended last season with a win over 7f here in soft ground. He'll go close if lasting home on his reappearance while Expert Fighter is another to consider on October's maiden win at Brighton. This is much tougher than the race Spirit Of The Law won at Doncaster last time and Maastricht also steps up in class for his return to action. It's unlikely we've seen the best of Dutch Master yet but the vote goes to SILKEN THOUGHTS. It wouldn't do to overrate her comeback win in a Flat versus Jumps jockeys race at Sandown, but she's consistent, acts on the surface and gets the trip well.
Shavansky 10-1 (9-6) Dwelt in rear, headway on inside 3f out, ridden and kept on same pace, 7th of 15, 11l behind Neutrafa (8-8) at Nottingham 1m hcp 0-95 (3) gs in Apr.
Greylami (IRE) 11-1 (9-3) In rear, never a factor, 6th of 10, 7l behind Art History (8-9) at Newmarket 1m 4f hcp 105 (2) gf in Oct.
Silken Thoughts 8-1 (11-1) Raced widest of all, chased leader, led entering final 2f, clear over 1f out, stayed on well, won at Sandown 1m hcp 0-80 (4) hvy in Apr beating Barwick (11-0) by 4l, 12 ran.
Provisional 66-1 (8-12) Held up in rear, never dangerous, 8th of 11, 9l behind Captivator (8-12) at Kempton 1m fll lst stks (1) pol in Apr.
Arabian Heights 9-2 (9-7) Took keen hold, held up in 6th, headway over 2f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, went 3rd closing stages, no impression on leading duo, 3rd of 8, 2 1/4l behind Lucky Legs (9-1) at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Oct.
Our Gal (8-11) 7th of 15, 4 1/2l behind Dealbata (8-11) at Saint-Cloud(FR) 1m 2f 3yo lst fll hvy in Nov.
Freddy Q (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Tracked leader, led 1f out, ridden and ran on, won at Goodwood 7f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Sep beating Blank Czech (9-4) by nk, 8 ran.
Expert Fighter (USA) 9-4 (9-3) Tracked leader, led inside final furlong, ridden and ran on, readily, won at Brighton 1m 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Oct beating Siouxperhero (9-3) by 4l, 10 ran.
Spirit Of The Law (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) Tracked leader, disputed 2nd over 2f out, chased leader 2f out, ridden and stayed on to lead towards finish, won at Doncaster 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) hvy in Apr beating Beyond Conceit (9-7) by nk, 10 ran.
Maastricht (IRE) 9-2 (9-8) With leader, ridden 2f out, led 1f out, edged right towards finish, headed post, 2nd of 9, shd behind Enjoying (8-4) at Bath 1m 2f hcp 0-75 2yo (5) gd in Sep.
Dutch Master 25-1 (8-11) Chased leaders in 3rd, driven 2f out, weakened over 1f out, eased when held towards finish, 5th of 12, 4l behind Paloma's Prince (8-11) at Windsor 1m 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Apr.
