chased leaders to halfway
very slowly away and behind, never a factor
held up behind leaders, ridden along over 2f out, driven and one pace final furlong
led, ridden over 2f out, headed well over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
tracked leader, led well over 1f out, driven out final furlong
mid-division, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
towards rear, ridden along over 2f out, never dangerous
towards rear, ridden along halfway, headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong
Forsyte Saga shaped with plenty of promise at Leicester last week and is the selection here ahead of Dream Sea and Patio. Mark Johnston-trained Forsyte Saga was slightly unluncky not to finish closer to the winner on debut, but was not stopping when running on after being hampered. She handled the ground well and she should be able to get off the mark in this ordinary fillies' maiden. Dream Sea was a little disappointing last time, when going to win her race but failing to see out here effort, and she looks like being a more attractive proposition in handicaps. Even so, she is capable of making the frame, while the same can be said of Patio, who put up her best effort so far when stepped up to this trip at Folkestone last time. Keep an eye on the market for a guide to the chances of the newcomers, but without the knowledge we will side with Forsyte Saga.
Arabian Fern 20-1 (8-8) Behind, ridden 2f out, never on terms, 7th of 11, 17l behind Jane's Delight (8-3) at Ripon 6f 2yo sll (6) hvy in Jul.
Bollin Greta Mtoto filly, half-sister to several winners from 5f-2m including St Leger winner Bollin Eric.
Dream Sea 7-1 (9-0) Tracked leader, led over 2f out, soon ridden, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 9l behind Sense of Joy (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn fll (4) gf in Aug.
Forsyte Saga 9-1 (8-12) Tracked leader, led over 2f out, ridden, headed over 1f out, kept on, 2nd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Ibn Khaldun (9-3) at Leicester 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf.
Patio 9-1 (9-0) Raced far side, held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Dona Alba (9-0) at Folkestone 7f 2yo mdn fll (4) gf.
Saratee Mark of Esteem filly, half-sister to 1m4f winner Faraway Echo and sprinter Intoxicating.
Volvoretas Rainbow Rainbow Quest filly out of top-class 1m-1m4f winner Volvoreta.
Wusuul Kyllachy filly, half-sister to winning hurdler Cheyenne Chief.
Edie Superstar (USA) 5-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden along over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 16, 4 1/2l behind Janina (9-0) at Haydock 5f 2yo mdn fll (5) gd in Apr.
