Verdict
In a race full of inconsistent types it seems folly to ignore the on-form FOREVER'S GIRL. Two wins and a near miss in the last three starts the filly won with plenty to spare over course and distance when last seen and a similar run will be more than enough. Titus Gent is capable on his day and off a lb lighter than when not beaten that far at Lingfield last time he has a chance. Emiratesdotcom wasn't beaten that far off this rating on his latest so might be value for the places off bottom weight while Dear Maurice is weighted to get the better of Titus Gent based on their last meeting so has to be on the list. A few in with chances but only if there is a rare poor run from Forever's Girl.
Formwatch
Forever's Girl 4-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, challenged over 2f out, soon led, ridden over 1f out, ran on well, won at Wolverhampton 6f app hcp 0-70 (5) pol beating Loyal Royal (8-9) by 3l, 10 ran.
Defector (IRE) 16-1 (8-10) Towards rear and outpaced, headway on inside over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 9th of 13, 6l behind Mister Laurel (8-8) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Oct.
Benwilt Breeze (IRE) 33-1 (9-7) Soon in rear, well beaten over 2f out, last of 12, 10l behind Sloop Johnb (8-7) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-85 (4) fbs.
Sarah's Art (IRE) 20-1 (8-8) Slowly away, in rear, never dangerous, 11th of 13, 7l behind Mister Laurel (8-8) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Oct.
Titus Gent 9-2 (9-1) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, soon no extra, 5th of 9, 2 1/2l behind Ritual (9-5) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-80 (4) pol.
Hulcote Rose (IRE) 15-2 (9-2) Towards rear, driven along 2f out, no progress until effort on outside and kept on inside final furlong, never going pace to threaten, 7th of 11, 2 3/4l behind Anne Of Kiev (9-7) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-80 (4) pol.
Dear Maurice 13-2 (9-6) Dwelt in rear, ridden over 2f out, headway entering final furlong, stayed on near finish, not troubled leaders, 5th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Halsion Chancer (9-6) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Ryedane (IRE) 17-2 (9-7) Held up mid-division, headway over 3f out, soon ridden, chased leaders over 1f out, never able to challenge, 3rd of 10, 6l behind Trans Sonic (8-9) at Catterick 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Oct.
Yankee Storm 7-2 (9-5) Held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, one pace, 5th of 10, 5l behind Kate Skate (9-4) at Yarmouth 5f hcp 0-60 (6) hvy in Oct.
Dancing Freddy (IRE) 12-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened 1f out, 10th of 13, 5l behind La Capriosa (9-4) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-75 (5) fbs.
Devil You Know (IRE) 16-1 (8-13) Dwelt chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened final furlong, 9th of 13, 5l behind La Capriosa (9-4) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-75 (5) fbs.
Rothesay Dancer 28-1 (9-3) Always behind, 10th of 11, 10l behind Victorian Bounty (9-8) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Oct.
Emiratesdotcom 7-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden and every chance 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Arctic Lynx (9-7) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.