Slightly hampered after start, chased leaders and wide, awkward on bend 6f out, outpaced over 2f out, rallied in 2nd over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on well op 9/1 tchd 10/1
Slowly into stride, held up in last pair, good headway on outside chasing leaders going well 3f out, close 2nd inside final 2f until over 1f out, went 2nd again towards finish, no chance with winner op 6/1
Pushed wide after start, held up in close 5th on inside, pushed along over 2f out, switched right over 1f out, kept on into 3rd close home op 9/1 tchd 8/1
Eesha's Smile (5/4), Mrs Hoo (11/4), Illusions (8/1), Loving Pearl (8/1), Lola's Theme (9/1), Queen of Jumeirah (10/1)
A very tight little race and you can make pretty solid cases for all six runners. Richard Fahey has a strong hand and has won this race three times in the last four years. Both Illusions and Mrs Hoo should do better in time and are respected. Marginal preference is for the hat-trick seeking EESHA'S SMILE who is chasing a hat-trick after two wins in novice events and shapes like this stiff finish will suit.