went right start, ran green, always in rear
slowly into stride, never going well, always in rear
led on stand rail, ridden, headed over 1f out, driven, kept on under pressure final furlong
tracked leaders, went 2nd 2f out, led over 1f out, driven out final furlong
Pretty Miss can make a winning return at the expense of Lady Lafitte and Priceless Melody, with Come What May the other to mention. Pretty Miss finished runner-up twice from four career starts last year, both times in maiden company, but was well beaten on her first venture into nursery company here on her final start in September. Back amongst her fellow maidens, she is all set to bounce back and open her account. Barry Hills is taking a chance dropping Lady Lafitte to the minimum trip for the first time, as on breeding she should be found wanting. However, the stable is in form, and she will be fitter for her return to action at Kempton a month ago. Priceless Melody has been kept busy on the all-weather but is now fully exposed compared to the rest, while Come What May has only raced on soft ground so far, so is best watched. Pretty Miss has the best form on offer, and is the one to beat.
Hello Nemo Hello Mister colt out of a lightly-raced mare.
Juce of Hearts 40-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out, 9th of 10, 10l behind Ken's Girl (8-9) at Bath 5f mdn stk (5) frm in Apr.
Priceless Melody (USA) 10-1 (8-8) Pulled hard and soon in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 14, 4l behind Mandurah (8-11) at Southwell 6f 3yo hcp (6) gd in Apr.
Come What May 10-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders on stands side, ridden halfway and kept on, 3rd of 12, 5l behind Dramatic Turn (8-12) at Nottingham 5f 2yo mdn (5) hvy in Oct.
Lady Lafitte (USA) 14-1 (8-7) In touch, ridden on outside over 2f out, soon beaten, last of 9, 8l behind Supa Sal (9-1) at Kempton 7f 3yo hcp (4) pol in Mar.
Pretty Miss 11-4 (8-3) Chased leader, ridden, every chance when bumped 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 9, 6l behind Cosmopolitan Lady (7-13) at Folkestone 5f 2yo hcp (2) gf in Sept.