dwelt, held up in rear, pushed along halfway, no progress
chased leaders on inner, pushed along over 2f out, soon no impression
raced on rail, with leader, led 4f out, ridden and headed 1f out, outpaced by winner final furlong
chased leaders, pushed along 2f out, ridden and edged right over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
dwelt, soon recovered to chase leaders, pushed along and slightly outpaced over 2f out, headway and edged right over 1f out but ran on inside final furlong
slowly away, green and soon pushed along in rear, headway on outer over 2f out, still green but led 1f out, pushed along final furlong and ran on well
slowly away, behind, pushed along and struggling over 3f out
awkward and went right start, soon recovered and slight lead for 2f, stayed prominent, driven 2f out, weakened over 1f out
in rear, pushed along 3f out, made some late headway
The market can guide us here, with the 11 runners having had as many races between them including three debutants, but we'll take a punt with GUESSWORK, but also consider the claims of Exotic Beauty and Two Kisses. Willie Jarvis' filly is his only runner on the card; she's well drawn, and entitled to come on from a Newmarket debut over the minimum trip, when shaping as if she needed this extra furlong. She's by Rock of Gibraltar and is closely related to a number of successful sprinters, and any market support would inspire more confidence. Exotic Beauty has also had the benefit of a positive run, also over five furlongs. Mick Channon's charge cost connections 75,000 euros in the autumn and has some decent entries later in the year. She's poorly drawn though. Brendan Powell's string are in decent form, and if there's further improvement after a couple of runs from Two Kisses she should be involved at the end too. Of the trio of newcomers, Exceed Power could be destined for greater things with entries at Doncaster and Ascot. Last year this contest was won at a big price by Haven't A Clue, and we're taking a chance here, with Guesswork.
Aegean Destiny 12-1 (9-0) Started slowly, behind, ran green, hanging left and right from 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 6th of 12, 12l behind Existentialist (9-0) at Windsor 5f 2yo fll mdn (5) gf in May.
Exceed Power Exceed And Excel filly out of Israar.
Exotic Beauty 9-2 (9-0) Chased winner on outside, ridden over 2f out, not quicken over 1f out one pace, 3rd of 8, 3 1/2l behind Above Limits (9-0) at Sandown 5f 2yo stks (4) gd in May.
Ice Cool Lady (IRE) 7-1 (8-9) Held up, slightly hampered over 3f out, well behind over 2f out, never dangerous, 6th of 8, 10l behind Diamond Laura (8-6) at Wolverhampton 5f 2yo mdn fll auc stks (4) pol in May.
Lady Pattern (IRE) 8-1 (8-1) Never better than finishing position, 7th of 15, 8l behind Azif (8-1) at Windsor 5f fll mdn stks (5) gd in Apr.
Mind The Monarch 20-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, no impression over 1f out, 4th of 8, 6l behind Above Limits (9-0) at Sandown 5f 2yo stks (4) gd in May.
Mudaaraah Cape Cross filly out of Wissal.
Rosa Gurney (IRE) Antonius Pius filly out of Nonsense.
Two Kisses (IRE) 28-1 (9-0) Went right start, soon tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Electric Feel (8-9) at Newmarket 6f 2yo stks (4) gf in May.
Xaara Star (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Dwelt, soon ridden along, outpaced final 2f, never dangerous, 8th of 12, 13l behind Existentialist (9-0) at Windsor 5f 2yo fll mdn (5) gf in May.
Guesswork 20-1 (8-7) Chased leaders over 3f, 4th of 7, 4 1/2l behind Kurtanella (8-10) at Newbury 5f 2yo fll stks (3) gd in May.
