held up in rear, never nearer
led, ridden and headed entering final furlong, no extra
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong
close up over 4f
always in rear
close up, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up, never troubled leaders
held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on one pace
steadied start, held up in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong
in rear, ridden and headway on outside over 1f out, nearest finish
mid-division, headway approaching 2f out, ridden to lead entering final furlong, soon edged left
in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, hit rail 4f out, weakened 2f out
tracked leader, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
The Fallon factor can help Spring Goddess end her run of near misses, while Desert Dreamer, Chief Exec and Te Quiero are others to bear in mind. Te Quiero is a consistent type that will be suited by getting out and setting the tempo. He has proved to be best suited by the Wolverhampton surface on the all weather, so will not mind coming round a turn. However, he has been struggling with the handicapper this year and it will take a good effort from him to hold off all comers in this company. Chief Exec has gone well for Martin Dwyer in the past and is effective at this level. Seven furlongs suits and he should run a solid race once more. Desert Dreamer went close over course and distance at the start of this month and is rated as a big threat on that form. Watch the betting where he is concerned. However, there is also likely to be a fair price on offer about Spring Goddess, in spite of the fact that 'King Kieren' is staying around to ride her in the lucky last. However, it may be as simple as the daughter of Daggers Drawn just needing her mind making up for her near the finish and, with all respect where it is due, she has the best man on board for the job on this occasion.
Will He Wish 13-2 (9-1) Always prominent, led 1f out, ridden and kept on well inside final furlong, won at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Dec beating Prince Tum Tum (9-1) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
Te Quiero 12-1 (9-4) Tracked leader, led over 4f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Waterside (9-2) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-85 (4) fbs in Mar.
Chief Exec 7-1 (8-12) Chased winner, pushed along well over 2f out, soon no impression, 2nd of 4, 6l behind Mr Lambros (8-12) at Lingfield 7f stk (4) pol.
Desert Dreamer (IRE) 10-1 (8-4) Held up in rear, headway down outside 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 15, 4l behind Visionist (8-11) at Kempton 7f hcap (2) pol.
Spring Goddess (IRE) 5-1 (9-4) In touch, ridden to lead inside final furlong, headed near finish, 3rd of 12, nk behind Steely Dan (9-0) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Mar.
Outer Hebrides 7-1 (8-12) Chased winner, ridden and effort over 2f out, soon one pace, 3rd of 4, 7l behind Mr Lambros (8-12) at Lingfield 7f stk (4) pol.
Into The Breeze (IRE) 8-1 (9-8) Prominent and keen, steadied over 4f out, headway over 2f out, not clear run over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on, won at Chester 7f app hcp (5) gf in Aug beating Phluke (9-6) by 1 1/2l, 12 ran.
Bow Wave 9-1 (9-2) Always towards rear, 10th of 12, 11l behind Rafferty (9-4) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Oct.
