behind, driven halfway, kept on final 2f, never nearer
made all, ridden 2f out, drew clear approaching final furlong, comfortably
chased leaders to halfway, soon lost place, weakened 2f out
in touch, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
behind, outpaced 3f out, soon ridden, stayed on well final furlong, never troubled leaders
chased leaders, ridden and effort 2f out, kept on same pace
keen early, tracked leaders, lost place over 3f out, soon weakened
raced keenly in rear, headway to join winner halfway, ridden and effort 2f out, no extra final furlong
always towards rear
A chance is taken with Society Music, whose yard are in blistering form at present. She will not have to find much to withstand the challenges of Wansdyke Lass and Kelly Nicole if her latest start is anything to go by. Another worth mentioning is Tharua, who is unexposed on turf and looks sure to pick up a race somewhere along the line. It will not escape the attention of many that she finished third behind the highly regarded Rob Roy on her debut and was, herself, well thought of as a two-year-old. Things did not go her way as events unfolded last year and her supporters ended up licking their wounds. Tharua is obviously no world beater, but she does start the campaign on a very fair mark and it will be no surprise to see her land a small prize at some point. Wansdyke Lass is a prime candidate to set a strong pace and will no doubt make a bold bid to follow up her selling grade success from a fortnight ago. Mick Channon's charge is improving but she needs to confirm that her Yarmouth effort was not just a one-off performance. Kelly Nicole responded well to the blinkers last time and landed a poor maiden in the process. She has a bit more to find but cannot confidently be ruled out. However, preference goes to Society Music, who will appreciate this slightly longer trip and, with the ground very much in her favour, she is expected to take plenty of stopping today.
Society Music (IRE) 8-1 (8-9) Mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, ridden 2f out, ran on final furlong, 2nd of 13, hd behind Brace of Doves (8-8) at Redcar 1m 3yo hcp (5) gd in Apr.
Kelly Nicole (IRE) 12-1 (9-1) Tracked leader, led well over 2f out, kept on final furlong, won at Redcar 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gf beating Dancer's Serenade (9-3) by 1 1/2l, 14 ran.
Kharaline (IRE) 20-1 (7-10) Always behind, weakened entering straight, 15th of 16, 21l behind Lough Gem (9-1) at Leopardstown 7f 2yo hcp hvy in Oct.
Tharua (IRE) 5-1 (8-5) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, no impression, 2nd of 11, 5l behind Clinet (9-4) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo fll hcp (5) pol.
Wansdyke Lass 7-2 (8-7) Held up, headway 3f out, led 2f out, ridden clear final furlong, won at Yarmouth 1m 2f 3yo sll (6) gs beating Grand Ocean (8-12) by 7l, 7 ran.
Queens Hand (IRE) 3-1 (8-3) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 7, 6l behind Argent (9-2) at Hamilton 1m mdn clm (6) gs.
Kumala Ocean (IRE) 6-1 (8-9) Soon ridden along in rear, never in contention, 7th of 12, 7l behind Gallantian (9-0) at W'hampton 1m 1f 2yo mdn aut (H5) pol in Nov.
Strathtay 20-1 (8-13) Slowly away, outpaced behind, ridden over 3f out, kept on final furlong, 6th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Best Game (8-9) at Musselburgh 1m 3yo hcp (6) gf.
