tracked leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along and no impression in rear 2f out, no extra, eased final furlong
tracked leader, 2nd halfway, pushed along early straight, ridden over 1f out, under pressure and kept on well inside final furlong to lead close home
tracked leaders, pushed along 2f out and headway to lead over 1f out, under pressure and kept on inside final furlong, headed close home
led, pushed along early straight, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
slowly away, ran freely and soon tracked leaders, pushed along on outer early straight and no impression in 5th over 1f out, kept on one pace
slowly into stride, in rear, pushed along and some headway 2f out, ridden and no impression in 4th 1f out, kept on one pace
Fancy Dresser ran 14 times in France last year winning four times, though this will be his all-weather debut. The very consistent It's All A Joke was narrowly beaten into third on his debut here then couldn't quite concede 5lb to Canford Art. He looks certain to get into contention though the winner was making her debut and, with plenty more to come, will take some beating. Fairyhouse maiden winner BORAGH STEPS was conceding 15lb to the winner in a four-horse affair last month and though the form could be misleading he had a couple of smart performers behind and can go one better. Hello Brigette showed plenty of potential in her opening runs and made no mistake when sent to Wolverhampton last month.
Fancy Dresser (FR) (9-6) last of 8, 13l behind Valentino's Day (9-1) at Le Touquet 6f sft in Aug.
Boragh Steps (IRE) 11-4 (9-0) Chased leaders in 3rd, ridden in 2nd 2f out, kept on same pace in 2nd final furlong, 2nd of 4, 3/4l behind Snow Patch (8-4) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Dec.
Canford Art (IRE) 4-1 (9-0) Dwelt and towards rear, progress on inner 2f out, ridden into 5th 1 1/2f out, stayed on to challenge under 1f out, led last 150 yards, drifted right closing stages and kept on well, won at Dundalk 5f mdn pol in Dec beating It's All A Joke (9-5) by 1 1/4l, 14 ran.
Hello Brigette (IRE) 7-2 (9-0) Raced wide until headway to lead over 3f out, quickened 2 lengths clear over 1f out, ridden out, won at Wolverhampton 6f fll stks (5) pol in Dec beating Sugar Coating (9-0) by 4l, 7 ran.
Kareless (IRE) Power filly out of Karlisse.
Tell Me (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Went left start, tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, 9th of 11, 6 1/4l behind Verandah (9-0) at Kempton 7f fll stks (4) pol in Aug.
It's All A Joke (IRE) 11-4fav (9-5) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, improved to dispute 2f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, headed final 150 yards, kept on same pace, 2nd of 14, 1 1/4l behind Canford Art (9-0) at Dundalk 5f mdn pol in Dec.
