soon led, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon weakened
with leader, led over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
in touch, ridden and switched right over 1f out, ran on to lead well inside final furlong
led early, held up in touch, headway over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed and not quicked inside final furlong
prominent, ridden and every chance well over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
in touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
The proven stamina of Perle D'Or is fancied to come into play and she is preferred over Keyaki and Charnock Bates One, who are expected to give the selection the most to do. Another into the mix is Keeper's Lodge, who is probably better suited to a mile these days and could go well for each-way players if the ground is not too fast for her. By way of contrast, the underfoot conditions should not be a problem for Have Faith and she also has to be considered as a live threat. However, her latest efforts have not really been convincing over this trip and she does have a little to prove at the moment. Keyaki also has a little to prove as she tries this distance for the first time today. She has shaped as if the extra furlong will not be problematic and solid support for her should not be dismissed too quickly. Nevertheless, Perle D'Or sets the standard on what she has archived to date and it will take a good one to stop her from landing her three-timer today.
