held up in rear, headway 3f out, switched right over 2f out, ridden well over 1f out, ran on one pace inside final furlong
made all, kicked clear over 2f out, edged left towards finish, driven out
held in touch, ridden over 3f out, looking held when not much room 2f out, soon eased, tailed off
held up towards rear, headway when pushed slightly wide over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
steadied start, held up in last, headway when not clear run and switched left 2f out, ridden soon after, kept on one pace inside final furlong
raced keenly, tracked winner until well over 1f out, soon weakened
prominent, ridden over 3f out, soon struggling,
Star of Angels gets the confident vote in this contest over Golden Wave and Little Richard. Mark Johnston's three-year-old was an easy winner at Catterick last time and he still remains open to plenty of improvement. He has a good draw today and he looks up to defying a penalty. Golden Wave did not appear to get home last time so this drop in trip should suit. She remains lightly-raced but she looks to have a little to find with her main rivals today. Mark Brisbourne sends both Desert Hawk and Gamesters Lady to post and the market will guide in relation to their chance. Little Richard had every chance last time out but he just gave the impression that the handicapper had caught up with him and he couldn't quicken to mount a serious challenge. This looks a good opportunity for Star Of Angels who gets the confident vote.
Star Of Angels 7-1 (9-2) Held up towards rear, headway over 3f out, ran on to lead 1f out, pushed clear inside final furlong, won at Catterick 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) gd in Oct beating Intavac Boy (8-10) by 6l, 15 ran.
Gamesters Lady 11-2 (9-11) Mid-division on inside, pushed along 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 8th of 12, 6l behind Key Partners (9-4) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Oct.
Golden Wave (IRE) 3-1fav (9-7) Led, ridden and headed 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 7l behind Diamond Key (8-11) at W'hampton 1m 6f 3yo app hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Desert Hawk 8-1 (8-8) Mid-division, ridden and weakened over 3f out, 8th of 12, 6l behind Pothos Way (9-4) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Oct.
Opera Writer (IRE) 15-2 (8-4) Slowly away, tracked winner until over 4f out, ridden and weakened 2f out, 7th of 9, 17l behind Jazrawy (9-6) at Southwell 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) fbs in Feb.
My Sara 17-2 (8-4) Led early, prominent, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 9, 10l behind Stringsofmyheart (8-13) at Pontefract 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Apr.
Bret Maverick (IRE) 33-1 (8-3) Led after 1f, headed 3f out, weakened 2f out, 11th of 15, 9l behind Pitbull (8-10) at Pontefract 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Oct.
Newcorp Lad 40-1 (8-4) Held up, never dangerous, 11th of 15, 8l behind Red Current (9-4) at Pontefract 1m 2f app hcp (6) gf in Sept.
Little Richard (IRE) 7-2fav (9-1) In touch, ridden over 2f out, soon headway, kept on final furlong, 3rd of 12, 3l behind Mr Mischief (9-7) at W'hampton 1m 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Oct.
