took keen hold, prominent, switched right well over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace inside final furlong
held up, headway 7f out, ridden over 2f out, no impression over 1f out, soon weakened
slowly into stride, recovered to lead after 1f, pushed along 3f out, headed over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
steadied start, held up in rear, headway over 2f out, ridden and edged left over 1f out, chased winner inside final furlong, stayed on
mid-division, keen early, pushed along 4f out, hampered over 3f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, went 2nd over 3f out, led 2f out, ridden over 1f out, driven out
led 1f, tracked leader until over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway on inside over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
mid-division, took keen hold, effort when not clear run over 2f out, no impression
HUDOO may hold the magic sign over her rivals although Babycakes has proved a revelation since handicapping and it wouldn't be a surprise if, after musing over the race, many may decide that she's the one to side with whilst Wulfrida and Spicewood should also be considered. The selection is the least experienced runner in the line-up but she's probably the filly with the most scope and looks to have been allotted a fair mark. It's easy enough to pick holes in the form of her Wolverhampton maiden win but she looked ill at ease on the track and can be rated better than the bare form whilst she's bred to make a better three year old. Babycakes was backed as though defeat was out of the question at Wolverhampton and duly obliged with ease so it's no surprise to see her turned out quickly before the handicapper can react. Spicewood and Yankee Bright have shaped with promise as has Wulfrida who didn't enjoy the best of runs at Beverley last time although it's worth noting that the winner has finished well held since. An Oaks entry may be flying a little high but Hudoo may be able to hit the right note here.
Sweet Child O'mine 7-2 (9-1) Took keen hold, tracked leading trio, pushed along and not quicken well over 1f out, rallied on inside final furlong, almost snatched 2nd, no chance with winner, 3rd of 7, 1 3/4l behind Battlemaiden (8-13) at Newcastle 1m 3yo fll hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Apr.
Wulfrida (IRE) 6-4fav (8-6) Slowly into stride, in rear, switched left 2f out, headway soon after, ridden and stayed on to chase winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Bin Shamardal (8-11) at Beverley 1m mdn stks (5) gf in Apr.
Hudoo 9-4fav (8-12) Green in early stages, soon in mid-division, headway on outside from 2f out, chased leaders and ridden final furlong, ran on to lead well inside final furlong, won at Wolverhampton 7f 2yo mdn auc stks (6) pol in Oct beating Madame Excelerate (8-12) by hd, 11 ran.
Babycakes (IRE) 10-11fav (9-4) Chased leaders, headway to lead well over 1f out, ridden and stayed on well inside final furlong, won at Wolverhampton 1m 1f fll hcp (5) pol beating Vaultage (9-2) by 4l, 9 ran.
Spicewood (USA) 4-1 (8-12) Led, joined and ridden 2f out, headed over 1f out, chased winner until final 100 yards, weakened towards finish, 4th of 12, 4l behind Towbaat (8-12) at Kempton 1m mdn stks (5) pol in Apr.
Ice Diva 4-1 (8-12) Held up in rear, ridden and headway from over 1f out, joined winner inside final furlong, stayed on but always held, 2nd of 10, shd behind Agent Archie (8-13) at Yarmouth 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Apr.
Yankee Bright (USA) 100-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders over 4f, 10th of 13, 33l behind Timepiece (8-12) at Newmarket 1m 3yo lst fll (1) gd in Oct.
Aegean Destiny 22-1 (8-13) In rear, headway when hung left and given reminders over 2f out, stayed on to chase winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 10, 1 1/4l behind Until The Man (9-2) at Nottingham 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) fm in Apr.
Sunrise Lyric (IRE) 6-1 (9-4) Keen, held up in rear, not clear run from over 2f out until switched to outside well over 1f out, ridden and stayed on inside final furlong, not reach leading duo, 3rd of 14, 4l behind It's A Deal (8-8) at Bath 1m 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gd.
