prominent, pushed along and lost place over 5f out, effort over 2f out, no impression
prominent, ridden over 2f out, no extra final furlong
held up towards rear, headway over 3f out, ridden and edged left 2f out, one pace final furlong
prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
tracked leaders, pushed along over 3f out, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up, headway over 4f out, ridden and stayed on final furlong
held up, headway 3f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, kept on
led, ridden over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home
always behind
towards rear, never dangerous
in touch, outpaced over 5f out, soon beaten
The race-fit Sweet Potato is worth chancing in this company now that she has gained experience of the trip on turf. Top weight Queen's Dancer and the lightly raced Subtle Affair are others to consider, while Beauchamp Twist also enters calculations and is another shortlisted as a threat. The last named needed the run when she made her reappearance at Warwick last month but should strip a lot fitter today. She is stoutly bred and her shrewd connections will undoubtedly find a suitable race for her as the season goes on. Subtle Affair enjoyed a very light juvenile campaign and is less exposed than many. She shaped as if she is getting the hang of things when just missing out on the frame at Lingfield and holds each-way claims if she transfers that form to this surface. Queen's Dancer is a well-related filly that represents a yard that always has to be respected when they have a tilt at the ring. Watch the betting where she is concerned - especially if the heavens open; she has shown fair aptitude when there is plenty of cut in the ground. It will also be noteworthy to see how Desert Classic fares this afternoon, as her yard have done well with other members of her family in the past. She is another for the future. However, preference goes to Sweet Potato on this occasion, as she at least knows what it takes to win a race and, with a handful of recent outings under her belt, she is fancied to have the vital edge when it really matters.
Queen's Dancer 3-1 Held up in touch, headway 6f out, ridden 4f out, weakened 3f out, 5th of 12, 8l behind Bridegroom at W'hampton 1m 1f 2yo mdn aut (F4) pol in Nov.
Subtle Affair (IRE) 3-1fav Pulled hard in mid-division, ridden along over 2f out, one pace, 4th of 10, 10l behind War Pennant at Lingfield 1m 4f 3yo mdn (D3) pol in Mar.
Desert Classic 50-1 Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway to chase leaders on inside over 1f out, faded closing stages, 4th of 12, 3l behind Noubian at W'hampton 1m 1f mdn stk pol.
Hoh My Darling 8-1 Chased leaders, outpaced 3f out, soon ridden and beaten, 7th of 12, 8l behind Duroob at Redcar 1m 2yo mdn aut (D4) gs in Oct.
Sweet Potato (IRE) 7-1 Mid-division, chased leaders over 3f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 5th of 16, 8l behind Royal Flynn at Catterick 1m 4f 3yo hcp gd.
Spinning Coin 16-1 Hampered start, some late progress, 8th of 15, 15l behind Sirce at Warwick 1m 3f 3yo hcp gs in Mar.
Bonnabee (IRE) 4-1 Slowly into stride, held up in rear, late headway over 1f out, never dangerous, 6th of 14, 5l behind Boracay Dream at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo hcp (E3) pol in Feb.
Beauchamp Twist 20-1 Tracked leaders, ridden to chase leader 3f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 15, 12l behind Sirce at Warwick 1m 3f 3yo hcp gs in Mar.
