unruly at start, slowly into stride, behind, driven along into mid-division over 3f out, never troubled leaders
chased leaders, driven 2f out, effort on inside and squeezed through over 1f out, one pace final furlong
unseated rider on way to post, mid-division, headway to lead 3f out, headed over 2f out, chased leaders until hung left and weakened over 1f out
chased leaders until weakened rapidly over 3f out
held up, headway 3f out, chased winner 2f out, no impression over 1f out
uneasy in stalls, slowly into stride, held up in rear, late headway final furlong but no danger
held up in rear, headway on outside under pressure 2f out, stayed on to go 3rd inside final furlong, never nearer
chased leaders until weakened over 2f out
led to 3f out, weakened quickly
prominent until lost place over 4f out, weakened quickly
slowly into stride, behind, pushed along 4f out, no chance final 2f
close up, led over 2f out, in command over 1f out, pushed clear final furlong
took keen hold in touch, hampered over 4f out, no danger after
Opera Comica just gets the nod here over Bin Rahy and Beauchamp Unique. John Gosden's filly displayed improved form on her second run on the all-weather when chasing home Abstract Art. With more improvement likely this well bred daugher of Dr Fong can gain her first ever victory. Bin Rahy is from a top yard and showed a liking for the Wolverhampton surface when third to Lunar Express. The longer trip should be ideal and he can go close here despite top-weight. Beauchamp Unique hit winning form in great style when getting the better of the good yardstick Tafilah over the seven furlong trip. She is bred to get further and should be a threat to all. Prince Charlemagne looks the pick of the others, but our idea of the winner is Opera Comica
Bin Rahy (IRE) 11-1 (9-0) Held up mid-division, pushed along 3f out, stayed on to go 3rd close home, 3rd of 12, 5l behind Lunar Express (8-9) at W'hampton 7f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Dec.
Merchant Bankes 22-1 (9-0) Tracked winner, ridden over 3f out, weakened well over 1f out, 4th of 12, 6l behind Lunar Express (8-9) at W'hampton 7f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Dec.
Opera Comica 3-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, slightly outpaced well over 1f out, stayed on towards finish, 3rd of 8, 2l behind Abstract Art (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) pol.
Daaweitza 7-1 (9-0) Held up, ridden over 1f out, ran on to lead entering final furlong, kept on, won at Southwell 1m 3yo mdn (5) fbs beating Crazy Bear (8-9) by 3/4l, 12 ran.
Lenoir (GER) 11-4 (8-8) Took keen hold, tracked leader to over 1f out, weakening when squeezed out inside final furlong, last of 7, 11l behind Prince Charlemagne (8-1) at Lingfield 1m 3yo app hcp (5) pol.
Beauchamp Unique 9-2 (8-6) Chased leaders, ridden to lead entering final furlong, ran on, won at Lingfield 7f mdn auc (7) pol in Dec beating Tafilah (8-9) by 3 1/2l, 11 ran.
Night Groove (IRE) 4-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out, 6th of 11, 14l behind Casablanca Minx (8-5) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo clm (6) pol.
Prince Charlemagne (IRE) 5-2fav (8-1) Dwelt, held up in last pair, ridden and headway to chase leading pair 2f out, led over 1f out, ridden clear final furlong, won at Lingfield 1m 3yo app hcp (5) pol beating Simpsons Ross (8-9) by 3 1/2l, 7 ran.
