tracked leaders, lost place halfway, soon beaten
slowly into stride, chased leaders, took closer order halfway, ridden to challenge over 1f out, soon hung left, no chance with winner
went right start, made all, driven clear over 1f out, ran on well
tracked winner, effort over 2f out, kept on same pace approaching final furlong
NEUTRON BOMB should come out best if taking part but was due to run at Haydock yesterday and will not be eligible if she successful. In that case, Penny Dreadful looks the safest bet given she is rated 21lb higher than the returning Icandi. Spirit Of Arakan is nothing special on breeding and the betting may give the best clue to her chances.
Icandi 66-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 7th of 8, 29l behind Excelling Oscar (8-12) at Southwell 7f 2yo sell stks (6) fbs in Nov.
Neutron Bomb (IRE) 15-8fav (9-0) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, no impression on winner over 1f out, lost 2nd inside final furlong, stayed on same pace, 3rd of 8, 7l behind Vibe Queen (9-0) at Chester 7f mdn fll stks (4) sft.
Penny Dreadful 8-1 (9-1) Prominent, led after 2f, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong, lost 2nd towards finish, 3rd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Houdini (9-0) at Wolverhampton 6f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5).
Spirit Of Arakan (IRE) Arakan filly out of Angel Rays.