made all, hard driven over 1f out, stayed on strongy
chased leaders, switched right to challenge over 1f out, soon no impression, faded final furlong
tracked leader, effort over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
tracked leader, driven to challenge in 3rd over 1f out, kept on under pressure
outpaced in rear, headway halfway, chased leaders over 1f out, never able to challenge
Most of these have been handicapping with Under Curfew edging it at the weights. He went close at Windsor back in August and will be sharper for last month’s outing at Southwell. Moveonup gets a change of headgear and is preferred to Maid Millie while Sing Bertie has plenty to find on these terms. But EQUIPPED has the most scope and having shown improvement at Lingfield on her return to action and first outing after wind surgery, Mick Channon’s filly gets a speculative vote to come out best in the opener.
Moveonup (IRE) 25-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, driven over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 12, 6l behind Reasoned (9-7) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Sing Bertie (IRE) 9-1 (8-7) Dwelt held up, pushed along 2f out, not trouble leaders, 7th of 9, 6l behind Polly Douglas (9-7) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Under Curfew 11-2 (9-7) Off the pace towards rear far side of group, never on terms, 5th of 9, 4 3/4l behind Global Melody (9-12) at Southwell 5f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Equipped 33-1 (9-0) Soon last, kept on inside final furlong, went 3rd towards finish, never dangerous, 3rd of 5, 4l behind Elmejor (9-5) at Lingfield 6f stks (5) pol in Jan.
Maid Millie 12-1 (9-6) Towards rear, pushed along halfway, stayed on final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 9, 4l behind Mutabaahy (9-11) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp (6) pol in Dec.