chased leaders, was pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, one pace final furlong
tracked leader, pushed along halfway, ridden over 1f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home
slowly into stride, always in rear
outpaced and soon pushed along, driven and headway over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, kept on
dwelt, towards rear, never a factor
This is a tricky juvenile event and the tentative vote goes to Fair Rosamond, Lady Superior and Quote Unquote, look to be the main rivals. Mark Wallace's charge ran a cracking race on her debut at Goodwood, finishing a close up third to Mixed Blessings. That appeared to be a much stronger race than this and with normal improvement she should be capable of landing this prize. Lady Superior was a promising second to Verite at Chester last time and should come on a bundle. Meanwhile Quote Unquote disappointed at Wolverhampton last time but had previously just got pipped at Brighton. Back on turf today she will be a major threat to all. Pick of the newcomers could be Smart Ass, but in a race where the betting will give some clues, Fair Rosamond is the choice.
Ellcon (IRE) 100-1 (8-10) Behind, effort over 3f out, never on terms, 13th of 17, 11l behind Flashy Wings (8-10) at York 5f 2yo fll Grp 2 (1) gf.
Fair Rosamond (IRE) 33-1 (8-9) Held up, ridden and headway 2f out, chased leading pair approaching final furlong, one pace, 3rd of 12, 3 1/2l behind Mixed Blessing (8-2) at Goodwood 6f 2yo mdn fll aut (4) gd.
Midnight Pearl (USA) 9-1 (8-9) With winner, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 9, 12l behind Zabeel House (9-0) at Ripon 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf.
Mykeyta Key Of Luck filly out of a moderate racemare.
Quote Unquote 4-6fav (8-5) Prominent, ridden and one pace from over 1f out, 3rd of 10, 6l behind Nigella (8-2) at W'hampton 5f 2yo fll mdn aut (5) pol.
Smart Ass (IRE) Shinko Forest filly, half-sister to 5f winner Tender and 6f winner Penel.
Smart Cassie Allied Forces filly, half-sister to 2 winners on the Flat.
Zafarilla (IRE) 16-1 (8-9) Chased leaders on outer, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 7, 9l behind Montzando (9-0) at Sandown 5f 2yo mdn (5) gf.
Lady Superior 9-1 (8-9) Dwelt, soon in touch, ridden over 1f out, ran on to go 2nd inside final furlong, not reach winner, 2nd of 10, 1l behind Verite (9-0) at Chester 5f 2yo mdn (4) gf.