mid-division, effort over 3f out, no impression
in touch, led after 2f, ridden and headed over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, never reached challenging position
mid-division, headway over 5f out, ridden and one pace final 2f
led, headed after 2f and remained in touch, regained lead over 2f out, headed over 1f out, one pace final furlong
prominent, ridden 3f out, one pace final 2f
towards rear, headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
always in rear division
held up, headway over 3f out, driven to lead over 1f out, ran on final furlong
never better than mid-division
towards rear, never dangerous
mid-division, headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
in touch, reminders after 4f, lost ground over 4f out
Virginia Rose gets a tentative vote over Travolta, Myrtle Bay and Wise Choice to name but a few. The only good thing to say about this contest is that one of them will lose its maiden tag, and a chance is taken that Virginia Rose will be the one. James Given's filly kept on well enough behind Baltic Princess at Hamilton last time, and will be suited by the step up in trip at least. Travolta showed his best form when second on Lingfield's Turf course the time before last and will act on the fast ground. Myrtle Bay was fancied when third behind Awaken at Hamilton and is worth a try over this longer trip, as is Wise Choice who has stamina in his make-up. Any support for the likes of Leo McGarry or Tiltili who both hail from shrewd yards should be noted, but in a very moderate contest it is Virginia Rose that is lumbered with the vote.
Dream Witness (FR) 66-1 (8-6) In touch, lost place 4f out, 13th of 16, 16l behind Mull of Dubai (8-6) at Bath 1m 4f 3yo mdn hcp (5) gd.
Myrtle Bay (IRE) 2-1jt-fav (8-13) Tracked leader, ridden and led over 3f out, headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 3rd of 4, 6l behind Awaken (9-6) at Hamilton 1m 3f clm (6) gf.
Travolta 4-1 (8-13) Led, headed 9f out, ridden and led again over 4f out, ridden and headed over 3f out, weakened 2f out, 6th of 15, 11l behind Rahy's Crown (9-7) at Lingfield 1m 4f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Jun.
Virginia Rose (IRE) 12-1 (8-8) Held up, ridden over 3f out, kept on final furlong, 2nd of 6, 5l behind Baltic Princess (9-6) at Hamilton 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) gd.
Wise Choice 16-1 (8-11) Tracked leader 3f, stayed prominent, ridden 3f out, no impression and weakened from 2f out, 6th of 12, 10l behind Lady Romanov (9-7) at Lingfield 1m 4f 3yo hcp (6) gf.
Vice Admiral 13-2 (8-5) Chased winner to over 7f out, soon pushed along, ridden 2f out, no extra final furlong, 5th of 9, 2l behind Is It Me (9-7) at Catterick 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) frm.
Tiltili (IRE) 50-1 (8-12) In touch, driven over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 8th of 12, 18l behind Sir Arthur (9-3) at Ripon 1m 1f 3yo mdn (5) hvy in May.
Monashee Grey (IRE) 33-1 (8-0) Towards rear, ridden 4f out, no impression, 7th of 11, 15l behind Sudden Impulse (8-11) at Musselburgh 1m 4f hcap (6) gd.
