keen, raced wide in touch, ridden and every chance over 1f out, one pace final furlong
close up, went 2nd 3f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened final furlong
slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden over 3f out, headway under pressure over 1f out, stayed on to go 3rd post
soon switched left to race on stand side rail, tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
led after 1f, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace
close up, went 2nd halfway until 3f out, weakened over 1f out
dwelt, mid-division, effort over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
held up, never a factor
stumbled start and slowly into stride, pulled hard towards rear, headway halfway, weakened 2f out
led 1f, badly hampered soon after, tracked leaders, switched right 2f out, ridden and stayed on to go 2nd inside final furlong
steadied start, held up, not trouble leaders
took keen hold, held up, weakened over 3f out
in rear, never a factor
LAYLA'S LEXI is less exposed than a number of these and her mark of just 67 may be blown out of the water with a bold shown tonight; Indian Valley and Hulcote Rose are others worth bearing in mind, while Wild Rockette showed promise on a couple of occasions last season and is one to monitor for future reference here. Hulcote Rose has been in cracking form and carries top weight after a couple of progressive efforts on the all-weather. She has a bit to prove back on turf; especially under top weight, so will need to pull out all the stops again here. Indian Valley fared well in modest company last term but was put in her place when tried in a Listed race in October. This is a far more realistic level and, as she represents shrewd connections, confidence from the betting ring would be noteworthy. However, Layla's Lexi showed marked improvement when upped to a mile on her debut for Ian Williams and, having proved she has trained on, the Reset filly is worth persevering with whilst she is so obviously on good terms with herself.
Hulcote Rose (IRE) 7-2 (9-4) Held up, smooth headway 2f out, tracked leader well over 1f out, stayed on to lead well inside final furlong, driven out, won at Wolverhampton 1m 1f fll hcp (5) pol in Apr beating Babycakes (9-0) by hd, 9 ran.
Wild Rockette 7-1 (9-1) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, pushed along over 3f out, good run on inside to go 4th over 1f out, ridden and stayed on final furlong, 4th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Diam Queen (9-7) at Lingfield 1m 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Nov.
Diamond Duchess (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden over 1f out, stayed on under pressure to go 3rd well inside final furlong, no chance with leading pair, 3rd of 13, 6l behind Dolphin Rock (8-10) at Thirsk 1m 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Apr.
Half Sister (IRE) 25-1 (8-12) With leader after 2f, ridden and every chance 2f out, soon weakened, 13th of 16, 16l behind Sunny Game (9-3) at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) gd in Apr.
Indian Valley (USA) 9-2 (8-10) Led at steady pace, driven along well over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 8, 1 1/4l behind Bakongo (8-10) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f mdn fll (5) pol in Apr.
Snoqualmie Star 9-2 (8-12) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 11, 8l behind Bullet Train (9-3) at Yarmouth 1m 2yo mdn (5) gd in Oct.
Gobama 20-1 (9-0) Raced on wide outside in mid-division, headway on outside well over 1f out, stayed on to 3rd inside final furlong, no impression on leading duo, 3rd of 10, 2l behind He's Invincible (9-0) at Kempton 7f 3yo stks 0-70 (5) pol in Apr.
Cat Hunter 50-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, soon weakened, eased over 1f out, 12th of 13, 39l behind Timepiece (8-12) at Newmarket 1m 2yo lst fll (1) gd in Oct.
Granite Girl 11-1 (8-12) In rear, headway and switched left over 1f out, stayed on, 5th of 16, 2 3/4l behind I'm A Dreamer (8-12) at Yarmouth 1m fll mdn auc (5) gd in Apr.
Mellifera 5-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on to 3rd inside final furlong, not pace to challenge, 3rd of 8, 3 1/2l behind Catherines Call (9-6) at Folkestone 6f fll hcp (5) gf in Apr.
Consider Yourself (USA) 16-1 (8-7) Slowly away, never a factor, 7th of 14, 20l behind Whirly Dancer (8-7) at Folkestone 7f mdn stks (5) gs in Apr.
Layla's Lexi 20-1 (8-6) Chased leaders on inner, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, driven out, held on well, won at Haydock 1m 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Apr beating Tafawut (9-4) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.
Sternian 20-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, not clear run and lost place over 3f out, headway over 2f out, led and edged left inside final furlong, ran on, won at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (0-55) (6) pol in Apr beating Man In The Mirror (8-11) by 1/2l, 12 ran.
Batgirl 150-1 (8-6) In touch in rear, ridden 2f out, effort 1f out, kept on, 3rd of 5, 4 1/2l behind Party Doctor (8-11) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f mdn auc stks (5) pol in Apr.
Baileys Vision 25-1 (9-4) Always towards rear, 9th of 12, 3l behind Usquaebach (9-3) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Mar.
