Verdict

The Johnstons seem determined to get a win out of HEY LYLA this year. Only out of the frame once so far in six starts, she is the clear form pick but may be a short price. Bluff has more scope having been slowly away on debut here last month while Baahill is an interesting newcomer being by Kingman out of a Listed winner in Germany but Sir Mark Prescott’s juveniles often need a run so Bravura is best watched.

Formwatch

Baahill Kingman colt out of Pirouette.

Bluff 16-1 (9-7) Slowly away, in rear, pushed along over 3f out, stayed on, never nearer, 3rd of 11, 5 1/4l behind Mindthegap (9-7) at Chelmsford City 6f stks (5) pol in Nov.

Bravura Saxon Warrior gelding out of Approach.

Danchovska 150-1 (9-7) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, well beaten over 1f out, last of 14, 14 1/4l behind Mr Squires (9-7) at Southwell 7f stks (5) pol in Dec.

Hitched (IRE) 28-1 (9-7) Steadied start, off the pace in last trio, never involved, last of 9, 20l behind Demi Pointe (9-2) at Chelmsford City 6f stks (4) pol in Dec.

Poetic Jack 28-1 (9-5) Slowly away, took keen hold in midfield, pushed along over 3f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 11, 13 3/4l behind Mindthegap (9-7) at Chelmsford City 6f stks (5) pol in Nov.

Hey Lyla 5-1 (9-5) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, outpaced by winner, kept on, lost 2nd towards finish, 3rd of 7, 1l behind Perdika (9-9) at Kempton 7f (4) pol in Dec.