towards rear, driven and headway over 2f out, stayed on towards finish
in touch, ridden 2f out, weakened entering final furlong
mid-division, driven halfway, weakened over 1f out
dwelt and towards rear, headway 2f out, one pace final furlong
soon led, ridden over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, no extra inside final furlong
dwelt and was always in rear division
prominent, ridden over 1f out, led entering final furlong, ran on
prominent, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
towards rear, headway on outer 2f out, stayed on final furlong
Our Sheila gains narrow preference over Elegant Times and Catherine Medici in this maiden fillies' stakes. The selection lost no caste in defeat at Redcar last time behind Pick A Nice Name. She was a little unfortunate not to get her head in front on that occasion and compensation could be gained here. Elegant Times was disappointing at Redcar last time but she would have claims today on the back of her effort here back in April when she was third behind Stonehaugh and she is well drawn. Catherine Medici caught the eye on her debut when she was second behind My Amalie. That was over 7f and she gave the impression that she would be suited by a step-up in trip. We are happy to oppose her today over 5f which should prove too sharp. Madam Moschata has a good draw and may prove best of the rest, but for the winner we will stick with Our Shelia.
Underthemistletoe (IRE) 20-1 (9-7) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 10, 14l behind Pick A Nice Name (9-0) at Redcar 6f mdn fll (5) gd.
Catherine Medici 14-1 (9-0) Ran green, slowly into stride, headway and wide straight, ran on, 2nd of 6, 3l behind My Amalie (9-0) at Lingfield 7f 3yo mdn fll (5) pol in Apr.
Elegant Times (IRE) 25-1 (8-9) Led for 1f, chased leaders until ridden and weakened 2f out, eased final furlong, last of 8, 19l behind Miss Meggy (9-10) at Redcar 7f fll hcp (4) gd.
Madam Moschata 50-1 (8-8) Led far side, ridden, headed 2f out, soon weakened, 11th of 13, 23l behind Abbey Cat (8-12) at Newcastle 7f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Our Sheila 7-4fav (8-11) Dwelt, soon chasing leaders, every chance approaching final furlong, no extra close home, 2nd of 10, 3/4l behind Pick A Nice Name (9-0) at Redcar 6f mdn fll (5) gd.
Rosita Mia (IRE) 33-1 (8-8) Towards rear and soon chased along, some late headway, never reached challenging position, 6th of 12, 6l behind Greek Secret (8-11) at Thirsk 6f 3yo hcp (5) frm.
Thornton Princess 33-1 (8-7) Mid-division stand side group, weakened over 1f out, 13th of 18, 12l behind North Walk (9-5) at Ayr 6f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) sft in Oct.
Active Audience (IRE) 33-1 (8-7) Slowly into stride, soon in touch, ridden over halfway, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 9, 10l behind Sunrise Safari (8-12) at Hamilton 6f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gf.