in rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, nearest finish
tracked leaders, lead 3f out, pushed clear inside final furlong, readily
swerved left start, never a factor
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened over 3f out
behind, ridden and headway over 3f out, no impression
raced keen in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened quickly
always tracking leaders, every chance 2f out, always held
mid-division, hard ridden over 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish
Coventina showed enough promise on her latest start to suggest she is capable of winning this type of race and can prevail ahead of the newcomer Chambray and the Queen's Holly Walk. The selection ran a better race than expected when finishing third at Folkestone earlier this month, only losing second place close home. She should be able to improve on that effort and with Jimmy Fortune an interesting jockey booking she looks to be the call in the face of generally poor opponents. Chambray is by far the best bred of this field being closely related to Hidden Meadow, Passing Glance and Kingsclere. Whether she will be capable on her debut remains to be seen though the distance will suit and she is expected to act on the ground. The market should best provide a guide to her chances. Though not showing much on her debut, Holly Walk is Richard Hannon choice from two entered at the five day stage and as ever his juveniles are always respected. Coventina remains the selection to put her racecourse experience to good use.
