chased leaders, ridden and outpaced approaching 3 out, stayed on strongly flat, not reach winner
chased leaders, headway and every chance approaching 3 out, soon ridden, no extra when hung right flat
prominent, led 2nd, made rest, ridden approaching 3 out, hung left flat, driven out
always behind, tailed off from 4th
took keen hold, led until 2nd, with leader until 4th, soon weakened
chased leaders on outer until weakened approaching 4th, pulled up before last
in touch, ridden after 3rd, some headway 5th, soon weakened
held up, headway 4th, ridden approaching 3 out, one pace after
mistakes and always behind, pulled up before 4th
There was plenty to like about the ay that De Blanc got off the mark over hurdles at Stratford last month and the daughter of Revouque is expected to follow up here; possibly at the main expense of Solo Dancer and Samandara, who make the most appeal out of the remainder. Zaffre and Bonnie Flora are other to watch out for as they may be sent off at attractive prices if the selection takes the expected lions share of the betting. However, both have a few questions to answer for various reasons and, in turn, look vulnerable to a progressive sort today. Nothing fits that profile better than De Blanc in the company and the Venetia Williams-trained filly is a confident choice to round off the meeting on a high note. Solo Dancer needs to brush up on her jumping but is the obvious danger if she negotiates a clear round.
