All of these have something to prove over the minimum trip and even the newcomer Brigadier’s winning relatives scored over further. Both Designated and Minuty have been competing over 7f without threatening and headgear is applied to the latter while Zaula finished a bit closer over 6f at Kempton last week without suggesting this shorter distance would suit. SPIRITUALLY was well beaten over 5f on her debut though posted an improved effort when placed over 6f here a fortnight ago. Still in contention a furlong out last time, Chris Wall’s filly may be the one to side with.
Minuty 6-1 (9-12) Prominent, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, 10th of 14, 5 1/2l behind Catapult (9-3) at Lingfield 7f mdn hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Brigadier Sepoy gelding out of Nasheej.
Designated 2-1fav (8-5) Chased leaders on inside, pushed along over 2f out, ridden hung left and weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 12, 2 3/4l behind Liberation Day (8-10) at Wolverhampton 7f mdn stks (5) pol in Jan.
Spiritually 16-1 (8-7) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 8, 2 1/4l behind Dahawi (8-12) at Chelmsford City 6f stks (4) pol in Jan.
Zaula 16-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace, 4th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Distant Mirage (9-0) at Kempton 6f hcp (5) pol in Feb.
