Verdict

Chanson D'Amour failed to build on earlier placed efforts last year and steps up in trip on her comeback along with SOI DAO. The latter posted an improved effort when third over 7f here last time and may prove the one to side with. The rest with experience make no appeal but the newcomers Quantico and Boulivar are worthy of second glance in this company.

Formwatch

Boulivar (IRE) Tagula gelding out of Concra Girl.

Fellowship (IRE) 150-1 (8-8) In rear, never on terms, 10th of 12, 27l behind Noble Order (8-8) at Kempton 1m mdn stks (5) pol in Jan.

Heatherdown Hero 11-1 (9-5) Pulled up, at Chelmsford City 7f stks (5) pol in Oct.

Promotion 50-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, lost place 3f out, well beaten inside final 2f, 11th of 12, 24 1/4l behind Koy Koy (9-5) at Newbury 7f stks (4) gd in Sep.

Quantico (IRE) Make Believe colt out of Palladius.

Secret Bear 100-1 (9-5) Dwelt in touch, pushed along 5f out, weakened over 2f out, last of 14, dist behind Cash (9-5) at Newmarket 1m mdn stks (4) gd in Oct.

Chanson D'Amour 16-1 (9-5) Led, pushed along and headed approaching final furlong, kept on same pace, 4th of 14, 6 3/4l behind Pocket The Profit (9-8) at Yarmouth 6f (5) gs in Oct.

Soi Dao (IRE) 17-2 (8-6) Close up, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 1l behind Griffin Park (8-11) at Southwell 7f mdn stks (5) pol in Feb.