slowly into stride, held up in rear, switched right over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, never nearer
held up, headway over 1f out, ridden and stayed on inside final furlong, nearest finish
prominent, ridden 2f out, driven to lead inside final furlong, ran on
pulled hard, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, no impression final furlong
chased leaders over 5f
held up in touch, ridden 2f out, ran on final furlong
prominent, joined leader over 3f out, soon every chance, ridden and weakened approaching final furlong
steadied start, keen, held up, outpaced over 2f out
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, no impression
slowly into stride, towards rear, kept on final furlong, never nearer
slowly into stride, raced in rear, kept on final furlong, never nearer
led, ridden, 2 lengths clear well over 1f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong
held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
raced wide, held up, ridden and some headway over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out
The vote here goes to Billet ahead of Sonny Parkin, Resplendent Nova and Gasping, although there are a number of interesting newcomers to consider. The selection showed decent form in Ireland last season and was considered good enough to run in the Group 1 Phoenix Stakes, in which she showed improved from. It would be dangerous to get too carried away by that run but, if in the same mood, should go well. Maghazi and Blue Lullaby (both from the same stable) and Langdale and Bon Bouche are well-bred and certainly worth a look in the betting, while Resplendent Nova was only caught close home last time over a furlong further here last time and sets a benchmark for the form. Sonny Parkin made good late headway after running green over course and distance last time should be smarter today, although he has a length to find on Gasping. Molly Dancer has yet to build on her Brighton run, and Wembury Point's best previous run came in blinkers, so he might fare well. However, the Tony Mullins-trained Billet has been sent over from Ireland for this, so connections must be very hopeful of success. As such, she gets the vote.
Langdale Dr Fong gelding, half-brother to three winners up to 1m2f.
Maghazi (IRE) Fasliyev colt out of a half-sister to Alhaarth.
Resplendent Nova 11-4 Chased leaders, ridden to lead approaching final furlong, kept on, headed near finish, 2nd of 11, nk behind Khe Sanh at Lingfield 1m 3yo mdn (D3) pol in Feb.
Sergeant Lewis 15-8fav Always prominent, chased winner over 2f out until 1f out, one pace, 3rd of 12, 3 1/2l behind Stargem at W'hampton 6f mdn stk (D3) pol in Feb.
Son Altesse 33-1 Outpaced, 7th of 9, 12l behind Bobski at Lingfield 6f 3yo mdn (D4) pol in Feb.
Sonny Parkin 66-1 Started slowly, outpaced in rear, late headway over 1f out, finished well final furlong, nearest finish, 5th of 14, 8l behind Vista Bella at Lingfield 7f 3yo mdn (D3) pol in Feb.
Wembury Point (IRE) 5-1 Mid-division, ridden 4f out, soon weakened, 9th of 11, 26l behind Speagle at Lingfield 1m 4f 3yo mdn (D3) pol in Feb.
Aphrodelta 33-1 Slowly into stride, held up, ridden and edged left over 1f out, not clear run inside final furlong, never near to challenge, 6th of 7, 6l behind Persea at W'hampton 6f mdn stk (D3) pol in Feb.
Billet (IRE) 7-2 Soon led, strongly pressed and headed from early straight, kept on same pace from under 2f out, 6th of 13, 9l behind Hestia at Gowran Park 7f 2yo mdn gs in Oct.
Blue Lullaby (IRE) Fasliyev filly, half-sister to 1m1f winner Behind The Scenes.
Bon Bouche Cadeaux Genereux filly out of an unraced mare.
Gasping (USA) 5-1 Held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on, no chance over 1f out, 4th of 14, 7l behind Vista Bella at Lingfield 7f 3yo mdn (D3) pol in Feb.
Molly Dancer 10-1 Mid-division, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 11, 12l behind Juantorena at Beverley 5f 2yo mdn (D3) gf in Sept.
Priorina (IRE) 9-1 Led 2f, remained prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 12, 4l behind Star Magnitude at Lingfield 7f mdn stk (D3) pol in Feb.
