led, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on final furlong, no impression
left start, behind, some headway halfway, ridden and weakened 2f out
tracked leaders, challenged over 2f out, led over 1f out, ridden and stayed on well final furlong
chased leaders, outpaced halfway, soon ridden, weakened final furlong
chased leader, lost place over 2f out, soon ridden, no impression final furlong
dwelt and behind, ridden approaching final furlong, kept on inside final furlong, never nearer
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, one pace and no impression final furlong
CHOCOLICIOUS appears to be improving rapidly and is taken to get the better of Imperial Sword and Heureux. Brian Smart's filly's two wins have come in a seller and a claimer but there was plenty to like about her victory at Redcar and she's fancied to make her mark back in handicap company off a mark from which she's proved she can be competitive. Heureux ran consistently without winning last term and should be involved but he has tended to need his first run of the season in the past. There are no such concerns with Imperial Sword who comes here in good form and looks sure to give a good account. Bonnie Prince Blue is worth a look on debut for a yard with a good record with cast-offs whilst better was expected from Castles In The Air at Ripon and he's more than good enough to win a race of this nature. Competitive fare but we've been tempted to side with Chocolicous.
Bonnie Prince Blue 9-2 (9-1) Held up, pushed along and no impression 3f out, ran on again inside final furlong, 7th of 9, 6l behind The Tatling (8-10) at Brighton 6f hcap (4) gs in Oct.
Indian Diva (IRE) 28-1 (8-6) Behind, ridden over 2f out, soon no impression, 7th of 9, 17l behind Elisiario (8-4) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-80 (4) fbs in Apr.
Castles In The Air 7-2fav (8-8) Tracked leaders stands side group, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 16, 4 1/2l behind High Curragh (8-11) at Ripon 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Apr.
Woodsley House (IRE) 33-1 (9-1) Behind, some headway over 1f out, one pace, 6th of 14, 9l behind Guest Connections (8-8) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Heureux (USA) 8-1 (9-9) Mid-division, headway 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 2nd of 13, 3l behind Glenridding (9-2) at Thirsk 7f hcap (5) gs in Aug.
Imperial Sword 13-2 (8-11) Held up behind, ridden and headway over 2f out, went second inside final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 14, 4l behind Guest Connections (8-8) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Obe One 33-1 (8-3) Jumped left at start and always rear division, 9th of 10, 11l behind Mandalay King (9-0) at Catterick 5f app hcp (6) gf in Apr.
Chocolicious (IRE) 7-2 (8-6) Held up, smooth headway over 1f out, soon ridden, led inside final furlong, ran on well, won at Redcar 6f All clm stks (6) gf in Apr beating La Capriosa (8-8) by 3 1/2l, 13 ran.
