Pace Forecast: Even
Draw Bias: Not relevant at this trip on York’s round course
Pace Angle: No confirmed pace-setter, but Divina Grace and Allonsy have made the running before. Even gallop expected, which may leave hold-up types like Scenic slightly disadvantaged, while Divina Grace is well suited to a truly run race.


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2. Contenders, Dangers & Profiles

Strongest Contenders:

Term of Endearment (9/10): Smart mare, won this race last year and has since landed a Group 2. Respectable comeback effort in Dubai after 6 months off. Has a record of improving from her first run back. Likely primed here by William Haggas (23% strike rate over 10f+). Proven at the track and trip.

Scenic (8/10): Won the Listed race over 12f here last summer. Runner-up in a Listed Goodwood event on reappearance, but likely not as well suited by an even pace. Hasn’t won beyond 1m6f but ran with credit at 15f. Needs a stronger tempo to be seen at best.

Sueno (7.5/10): 4yo filly with a top pedigree and solid promise. Ran better than the bare result at Goodwood last time (held up and shuffled back). Shapes like 1m6f+ will suit and is open to improvement. Market watch advised (second start back from 6-month break).

Divina Grace (7/10): John Porter winner and adaptable tactically. Failed to fire last time in a stronger race but should be suited by this distance and pace setup. Capable of bouncing back.


Main Dangers:

Jane Temple (6.5/10): Lightly raced, unbeaten in two this season (both AW), improving filly from a yard that targets this sort of race. Will need to progress again to match top rivals on turf debut at this trip.

Crystal Flyer (6/10): Took a small step forward to win on return at Southwell. Yet to prove herself fully in Group company. Often slowly away.

Allonsy (5.5/10): Multiple handicap wins last season. Solid reappearance but stepping into deeper waters now. May be vulnerable unless getting an uncontested lead.


Trainer Trends:

William Haggas won this race in 2024 (Term of Endearment).

Tom Ward and Ed Walker both in-form with hot Timeform trainer status.

John & Thady Gosden have two runners (Sueno and Jane Temple) and show 21% strike rate with runners over 10f+.



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3. Runners Rated out of 10

Horse Rating (/10) Notes

Term of Endearment 9 Course/distance winner; likely to improve from Dubai return
Scenic 8 Reliable type but not favoured by even pace
Sueno 7.5 Unexposed; shaped well latest; keep an eye on market
Divina Grace 7 Could bounce back; good profile for the setup
Jane Temple 6.5 Big jump in class; potential improver
Crystal Flyer 6 Needs another step forward; AW win last time
Allonsy 5.5 Might be found out in this grade


Note: Watch market support or drifts for Sueno, Jane Temple, and Crystal Flyer – all returnees within 30–35 days of last run or off breaks earlier in the season.


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4. Each-Way Angles

Not applicable – 7 runners declared (EW terms only pay 2 places).


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5. Private Tissue Estimate

Horse Tissue Odds

Term of Endearment 11/4
Scenic 4/1
Sueno 9/2
Divina Grace 6/1
Jane Temple 15/2
Crystal Flyer 10/1
Allonsy 12/1



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6. Summary

Term of Endearment is the one to beat, aiming to repeat last year’s win with fitness now assured. Scenic and Sueno are close on adjusted figures but need things to fall right tactically. Divina Grace could bounce back, while Jane Temple and Crystal Flyer are interesting improvers but must prove themselves at this level. Keep an eye on the market, particularly for those making just their second start of the year.