fly jump start, soon in touch, ridden 3f out, weakened quickly
close up on inside rail, burst through to lead inside final furlong, ridden out
chased leaders, lost place after 3f, soon beaten
held up, headway 2f out, hung left, kept on same pace final furlong
pulled hard in touch, effort 2f out, ridden and stayed on same pace final furlong
pulled hard with leader, led 2f out, ridden headed and no extra inside final furlong
held up, effort over 2f out, soon ridden and weakened approaching final furlong
held up mid-division, ridden 3f out, never dangerous
led narrowly until 2f out, kept on until weakened inside final furlong
started slowly, always behind, never dangerous
held up mid-division, not clear run 2f out, ridden and no headway approaching final furlong
close up, ridden over 2f out, stayed on to take 3rd inside final furlong, not trouble 1st 2
raced wide behind, hung right over 3f out, to centre of course, stayed on to chase winner final furlong
The ease in grade could be a key factor in Concubine's bid to reverse recent form with A Woman In Love so the daughter of Danehill is selected as the value option in a tricky race to fathom; with the in-form Scarottoo also very much respected on the shortlist. There are numerous dangers out the rest though, and the likes of Johnny Ebeneezer and Alafzar will not make it easy for whichever of their rivals sets the early pace. However, as Concubine is versatile regarding her ability to handle a switchback track, she could have the race run to suit today. The selection also has plenty going for her with her on the official figures this afternoon as she meets A Woman In Love on 8lb better terms than the last time they met. This, combined with her proven well being at the moment, only bolsters the confidence as Concubine bids to make the most of her very attractive mark today.