led, pushed along 3f out, headed alongh inside final 2f, weakened over 1f out
held up in rear, smooth headway going easily 2f out, quickened to lead over 1f out, held on well
held up, headway and in touch halfway, effort 2f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, led inside final 2f, ridden and outpaced over 1f out, lost 2nd final 150 yards
pulled hard, tracked leaders, pushed along 3f out, outpaced and not much roon, soon beaten
close up on outer, driven from challenge 2f out, unable to quicken
close up, not clear run on inside over 2f out, to approaching final furlong, ran on to take 2nd final 150 yards stayed on
Fillies handicaps at this time of year are always tricky races to be getting involved with and this tight-knit affair is no exception. And the unexposed Rossiya is selected as a hopeful choice to make the most of a fair opportunity to shine at the weights.The consistent Weecando along with Statergy and Rani Two are expected to make life hard for the selection though and there is unlikely to be much in it at the finish. However, Rossiya benefited greatly from a positive ride to get off the mark at Sandown earlier in the month and finished with a flourish to suggest that the step up in trip should be a natural progression for the daughter of Machiavellian. She also hails from a yard whose runners have been acquitting themselves with plenty of credit on the racecourse and the hint should be taken if she is supported before the race. Statergy is obviously not a leading light in the current Stoute string but is capable of figuring strongly at this level. But like Weecando, she is vulnerable to a less exposed type like Rossiya on these terms.
