tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on
held up, headway 2f out, soon ridden, ran on to go 3rd towards finish
led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, stayed on
towards rear, ridden and ran on final furlong, nearest finish
tracked leader, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
held up, pushed along over 2f out, headway on inside when not much room approaching final furlong, kept on one pace
in touch, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, no impression final furlong
It's hard to get excited about those with a recent run under their belts, though Langley Vale could prove the best of them, and it may be wiser to look elsewhere. Henry Candy makes a strong bid with three runners and MRS HUFFEY makes more appeal than Madame Feu and newcomer Jocasta Dawn. She separated a couple of subsequent winners when fourth on November's debut at Doncaster and has more scope than Tortoni. The latter sets the standard with his placed efforts on Polytrack last October, but it's not a very high one and both Whatsofunny and Khubala may improve past him.
Exkaliber 14-1 (8-12) Keen and led early, tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 7, 11l behind Valbchek (9-3) at Lingfield 6f 3yo mdn stks (5) pol in Mar.
Khubala (IRE) 3-1 (9-3) Tracked leading trio, pushed along over 2f out, green and outpaced soon after, eased close home, last of 5, 12l behind Dissent (9-3) at Kempton 6f 2yo mdn stks (5) pol in Oct.
Langley Vale 33-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not trouble leaders, 6th of 11, 4l behind Justbookies Dotnet (9-0) at Kempton 6f mdn auc stks (6) pol in Mar.
Aubrietia 50-1 (9-0) Off the pace in mid-division, weakened 3f out, 8th of 11, 13l behind Tinzapeas (9-0) at Leicester 6f 2yo flls mdn auc stks (5) gf in Oct.
Catflap (IRE) 25-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, no extra well inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Dreaming Of Rubies (8-9) at Wolverhampton 6f mdn fll (5) pol in Mar.
Jocasta Dawn Kyllachy filly out of Jubilee Dawn.
Madame Feu 50-1 (8-12) In rear, held when hampered over 1f out, soon ridden, never dangerous, 7th of 8, 4l behind Rafeej (9-3) at Bath 5f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Oct.
Mrs Huffey 5-1 (8-12) Towards rear, pushed along halfway, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on, not reach leaders, 4th of 16, 2 3/4l behind Tartiflette (8-12) at Doncaster 6f 2yo mdn (5) gs in Nov.
Mystical Witch Kyllachy filly out of Shifty Night.
Whatsofunny (IRE) 5-4fav (8-11) Dwelt close up after 2f, ridden to chase leading pair over 1f out, one pace and lost 3rd near finish, 4th of 9, 7l behind Graser (8-12) at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn fll auc stks (5) pol in Oct.
Tortoni (IRE) 11-4 (9-3) Led, ridden and headed 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 3 1/2l behind Johnno (9-3) at Wolverhampton 7f 2yo mdn stks (5) pol in Oct.
Invincible Beauty (IRE) 50-1 (8-8) Raced wide towards rear, ridden and some headway 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 11, 9l behind Yeeoow (8-13) at Kempton 6f mdn stks (5) pol in Mar.
