pressed leader until weakened quickly over 1f out
behind, never dangerous
in touch, ridden to chase leader over 1f out, no impression final furlong, lost 2nd towards finish
chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened quickly and eased when no chance over 1f out
chased leaders over 3f
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
slight lead to over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
outpaced in rear, headway on outside over 1f out, driven and kept on under pressure final furlong, not reach leaders
chased leaders, weakened over 1f out
outpaced and soon driven along in rear, headway on outside on over 1f out, ran on final furlong to take 2nd towards finish, not reach winner
Withdrawn
Phinerine has begun to drop in the weights but is still best in here on official ratings and is taken to be too good for In Fashion, Otis B Driftwood and Song Huntress. The selection is by no means a confident one given that he has not broken his maiden tag in 19 starts on any surface. However, his level of form entitles him to have a decent chance here on ground that he has proved he acts on, so we will side with him. In Fashion performed well to be runner up at Lancresse on her first try on fast ground last time out and so this six furlongs should suit, although strictly on the book she still has lots to find. The same can be said for Otis B Driftwood, who is arguably better over the minimum trip, and Song Huntress may be a better proposition. David Bridgewater's filly handles this ground well and has run in defeat over the trip. She regularly performs to a standard that should see her closely involved here, but slight preference is for Phinerine, who can score.
Phinerine 16-1 (8-1) Towards rear, kept on final furlong, 6th of 17, 9l behind Ripples Maid (8-13) at Bath 6f 3yo hcp (5) gd in Apr.
In Fashion (9-9) 2nd of 4, 2l behind Ardkeel Lass (9-11) at Jersey 6f hcp.
Bertie Bear 8-1 (8-9) Outpaced behind, headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong, never on terms, 6th of 12, 7l behind Red Vixen (8-7) at W'hampton 6f banded stk (7) pol in Apr.
Otis B Driftwood 16-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, one pace, 7th of 13, 6l behind Seesawmilu (8-4) at W'hampton 6f 3yo hcp (6) pol.
Neardown Queen 66-1 (8-2) Held up mid-division, stayed on from over 1f out, not trouble leaders, 4th of 14, 11l behind Deepwater Bay (8-12) at Kempton 7f mdn stk (4) pol in Apr.
Macs All Heart (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Keen, chased leaders, wide into straight over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on one pace, 7th of 13, 6l behind Markestino (8-9) at Southwell 7f stk (7) fbs.