held up in 5th on inside, headway 5f out, went 2nd over 2f out, ridden and no impression when switched left to stands side rail approaching final furlong, kept on, always held
took keen hold, tracked leaders, weakened over 3f out
led, headed over 3f out, outpaced over 2f out, rallied to modest 4th post
tracked leader, upsides 10f out, led over 3f out, clear over 2f out, pushed along and ran on strongly final furlong
took keen hold, chased leaders until outpaced over 2f out, rallied to modest 3rd inside final furlong
held up in rear, headway on inside to 3rd over 2f out, no chance with leading duo, lost 3rd inside final furlong, dropped to 4th post
It's difficult to get past GOLDEN FIREBIRD here. She carries a penalty for her debut win at Cheltenham in April when she had today's rival Flat Cap Thursday five lengths behind, but Alan King's filly should have improved since her last start at Punchestown in May. The latter re-opposes on better terms and looks the one most likely to follow the selection home, unless the newcomers Midnight Minx and Whatagoa are above average, as the remaining duo have shown nothing so far.
Golden Firebird (IRE) 7-2 (10-10) Chased leaders, 10th halfway, headway into 5th entering straight, ridden in 3rd 2f out, no extra over 1f out, kept on same pace, just held 3rd, 3rd of 25, 5l behind Whatwillwecallher (11-2) at Punchestown 2m 1f mares n h flat gd in May.
Dance Til Midnight 80-1 (9-10) Led, headed 4f out, weakened over 2f out, last of 13, 39l behind Peintre Ster (10-7) at Lingfield 2m mdn n h flat (5) std in Mar.
Flat Cap Thursday 6-4fav (10-5) Held up towards rear, headway and ridden over 2f out, chased leading pair from over 1fr out, kept on, 3rd of 8, 7l behind Monkey Milan (11-2) at Towcester 2m mdn NH flat (6) gf in May.
Midnight Minx Midnight Legend filly out of Phar Breeze.
Vinnie's Girl (IRE) 20-1 (10-11) Held up in rear, ridden 5f out, never dangerous, 10th of 12, 36l behind Peintre Ster (11-4) at Lingfield 2m n h flat (6) std.
Whatagoa (IRE) Bishop Of Cashel filly out of Gotta Goa.