tracked leader, led over 1f out, ridden and ran on
keen led, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra
dwelt tracked leaders, pushed along 2f out, ridden to chase winner just inside final furlong, kept on
QIPAO gave the impression this longer trip would suit when forging clear to win over 6f at Hamilton on her debut. Mark Johnston’s filly is hard to oppose given Catatumbo has shown little so far and the newcomer Shalfa’s dam won over further.
Qipao 15-8 (8-11) Tracked leader, shaken up 2f out and soon disputed lead, ridden over 1f out, led narrowly 1f out, kept on and asserted final 110 yards, won at Hamilton 6f mdn stks (4) gd in Jun beating Ninky Nonk (9-5) by 1 3/4l, 7 ran.
Catatumbo 8-1 (9-0) Outpaced towards rear, reminder halfway, never on terms, 7th of 11, 10 3/4l behind Sows (9-0) at Nottingham 5f mdn fll stks (5) gf in Jun.
Shalfa (IRE) Ribchester filly out of Mikandy.