chased leader, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up towards rear, switched left and headway 3f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace
behind, weakened over 1f out
in touch, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace
chased leader, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
held up, some headway 3f out, weakened over 1f out
held up in touch, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on well to lead final strides
mid-division, badly hampered over 2f out, not recover and eased
held up towards rear, hung right and headway 2f out, soon ridden, weakened final furlong
slowly into stride, towards rear, headway and not clear run over 1f out, soon ridden, kept on
in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened 1f out
slowly into stride, behind, headway and not clear run over 1f out, switched left and ridden, ran on well inside final furlong
soon in clear lead, ridden 1f out, no extra when headed final strides
Tranquil Sky represents solid nursery form but faces some unexposed rivals including Ticker Tape and Truly Wonderful, with the last mentioned getting the vote. Mick Channon's record in this type of event is second to none and, having opened her account over an inadequate five furlongs, the daughter of Highest Honor is taken to follow up. Top weight Oro Verde lost no caste in defeat behind the useful First Order at Bath last time but is not certain to appreciate today's longer trip. The distance should pose no problems for the stoutly-bred Ticker Tape and Jamie Osborne's filly has to be respected, as does Happy Crusader for who Kieren Fallon has been booked. With Ed Dunlop's team continuing to struggle, Menfee looks one to avoid like the plague and more solid claims are held by Mark Johnston's pair Always Flying and Annabel Lee, who hail from a stable that can do little wrong at present. However, Truly Wonderful has solid claims and gets the verdict in a trappy contest.
