towards rear, outpaced 2f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on, never nearer
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, soon one pace, weakened final furlong
hood removed late, missed break and always behind
tracked leaders, effort on inside over 1f out, ridden and stayed on to lead inside final furlong, held on
mid-division, not clear run over 2f out, to inside final furlong, switched left, ridden and ran on well final 100 yards, not reached winner
mid-division, headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on and chance inside final furlong, no extra towards finish
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
behind, outpaced when hampered 2f out, never on terms
mid-division, outpaced 2f out, soon ridden, weakened final furlong
held up, headway over 1f out, ridden and every chance final furlong, no extra towards finish
with leaders, ridden and lost place over 1f out, weakened final furlong
with leader, led over 1f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, no extra
IVORY SILK is preferred to Fathsta and Cecily in an open contest. The draw is a major negative for the selection but she comes into this race on the back of a couple of decent runs at Wolverhampton over the minimum and looks ready to strike. She's likely to need a little luck in running but should make the frame at worst. Fathsta isn't too badly treated on the best of his form and has a decent draw to work with. He's a winner at the track and a big run looks to be on the cards. The handicapper appears to know where he is with Cecily but she's run well on both starts since returning from a break and should do so again. The well handicapped Pearly Wey may be best watched on debut for a new yard and Daddy's Gift could cause more problems on this occasion as she's well drawn and has a good record at the track. A return to this venue could also bring about a better showing from Little Pete whilst Harlech Castle ran with a little more promise last time but preference is for Ivory Silk.
Ivory Silk 5-1 (8-8) Slowly into stride, in rear, pushed along halfway, ridden, headway entering final furlong, ran on to snatch 2nd post, 2nd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Gilt Edge Girl (8-8) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp 0-95 (3) pol in Nov.
Beat The Bell 16-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 9, 6l behind Earlsmedic (8-2) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-95 (3) pol in Nov.
Pearly Wey 12-1 (8-7) In rear, stayed on inside final furlong, never nearer, 9th of 15, 7l behind Aldermoor (8-4) at Newmarket 7f hcp 0-100 (2) gf in Oct.
Daddy's Gift (IRE) 14-1 (9-6) Held up, not far away, ridden and outpaced 2f out, rallied and stayed on to take 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 7, 2 1/4l behind My Best Bet (8-13) at Lingfield 1m fll hcp (4) pol in Nov.
Fathsta (IRE) 9-2 (8-9) Chased leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 9, 6l behind Elna Bright (8-10) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-100 (2) pol in Nov.
Little Pete (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Always towards rear, 10th of 12, 11l behind Doric Lady (8-9) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Nov.
Cecily 8-1 (9-0) Towards rear, stayed on well final furlong, no extra towards finish, 4th of 11, 1l behind Lesley's Choice (9-3) at Kempton 5f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Nov.
Princess Valerina 33-1 (8-7) Slowly into stride, raced wide, keen hold early and held up, ridden on outside over 2f out, no impression, 7th of 9, 7l behind Earlsmedic (8-2) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-95 (3) pol in Nov.
Brierty (IRE) 20-1 (9-4) Dwelt, soon prominent, effort over 2f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 12, 3l behind Earlsmedic (9-3) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Nov.
Thunderous Mood (USA) 14-1 (9-0) Held up, headway over 1f out, soon every chance, weakened final furlong, 5th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Fantasy Explorer (9-4) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Oct.
Harlech Castle 12-1 (9-1) Led, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 3rd of 12, 2l behind Earlsmedic (9-3) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Nov.
Dvinsky (USA) 8-1 (9-1) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 11, 9l behind Ektimaal (9-2) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Nov.
