held up mid-division, effort on outside over 3f out to over 1f out, no extra final furlong
mid-division, headway 3f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on
tracked leader, effort and every chance 2f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace final furlong
pulled hard towards rear, struggling over 3f out, soon weakened, tailed off
tracked leaders, ridden to lead 1f out, stayed on well
held up behind, headway 2f out, kept on final furlong, never nearer
mid-division, ridden and outpaced 2f out, soon weakened
led, driven over 2f out, ridden and headed 1f out, kept on same pace
missed break and switched left start, behind, outpaced 2f out, never dangerous
raced keenly in touch, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, soon weakened
in touch, ridden 2f out, no extra approaching final furlong
Monfils Monfils is worth taking on here with HERRERA and That'll Do Nicely and it is the former who is preferred. Richard Fahey's filly was well-held on her final start last season when she raced on desperate ground at Haydock. She is yet to win in six starts but the drop in trip will help her today and along with the good ground and another year on her back she may take some beating. Destinys Dream has needed the run in the past, Smooth Sovereign doesn't look to be a stable star, whilst That'll Do Nicely was a rare flat runner for Nicky Richards recently and rewarded backers with a good Southwell win. Monfils Monfils won well at Doncaster last weekend but he is an enigmatic customer who needs a strong pace and a big field which doesn't get in his way (doesn't like to be crowded) and with the money down last time it would be foolish to rush in too strongly after the horse has bolted. Chookie Hamilton is consistent and should run his race once again but it is Herrera who is taken to lead them home.
Monfils Monfils (USA) 12-1 (9-1) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, stayed on well, won at Doncaster 1m 4f app hcp (0-85) (4yo+) (5) gf in Mar beating Red Wine (8-12) by 1/2l, 18 ran.
Destinys Dream (IRE) 8-11fav (8-11) Held up, headway to go 2nd over 2f out, ridden and effort when hung left over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 9, 6l behind Grit (9-1) at Carlisle 1m 1f 3yo clm (6) gd in Aug.
That'll Do Nicely (IRE) 4-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders, every chance from entering final 2f, ridden to lead just inside final furlong, edged right then left under pressure, driven and held on well, won at Southwell 1m 3f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Mar beating Spares And Repairs (8-11) by hd, 10 ran.
Rainbow Zest 7-1 (9-4) Towards rear, effort over 3f out, never dangerous, 9th of 12, 8l behind It's A Dream (8-10) at Hamilton 1m hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Herrera (IRE) 9-1 (9-2) Held up towards rear, ridden over 5f out, no chance final 4f, tailed off, 10th of 13, well behind Kiribati King (9-4) at Haydock 1m 6f 3yo hcp (5) hvy in Aug.
Dechiper (IRE) 12-1 (8-11) Towards rear, effort over 2f out, never dangerous, 7th of 12, 10l behind Bavarian Nordic (9-1) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcap (5) hvy in Oct.
Chookie Hamilton 20-1 (9-8) Held up mid-division, headway over 3f out, chased winner over 2f out, kept on final furlong, 4th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Riguez Dancer (9-0) at Wolverhampton 1m 6f hcap (5) pol in Jan.
Smooth Sovereign (IRE) 10-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 13, 6l behind Almahaza (8-13) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Mar.
Coronado's Gold (USA) 10-1 (8-13) Dwelt and always behind, last of 12, 19l behind Daraiym (8-2) at Catterick 2m hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Dark Planet 33-1 (8-10) Keen, with leaders, led 8f out, headed 4f out, soon ridden and weakened over 2f out, 9th of 13, 31l behind Elliwan (8-12) at Southwell 1m 4f app hcp (0-55) (6) fbs in Mar.
Media Stars 20-1 (8-7) Keen in touch, ridden 3f out, driven to lead final 100 yards, stayed on, won at Lingfield 1m 5f clm stks (6) pol in Feb beating Quince (9-4) by 3/4l, 11 ran.
