tracked leaders, pressed winner and every chance throughout final 2f, kept on well until held final 50 yards
chased leader, losing place when hampered just inside final 2f
towards rear, ridden on outer and struggling final 3f
steadied rear, still last when hampered and snatched up over 3f out, switched to outer over 2f out, strong run to chase leading pair inside final furlong, too much to do
mid-division, headway to chase leading pair 1f out, soon one pace and no impression
towards rear, driven and struggling 3f out
slowly into stride and always behind
always behind, ridden 4f out, never in contention
close up on inner, narrowly and hard pressed from 2f out, hard driven final furlong, kept on well and in command final 50 yards
behind, pushed along halfway, never a factor
Several of these have claims in a wide-open affair including Appetina, Springtime Romance and Al Shuua but it might be worth taking a chance with Anatolian Queen. The selection ran a race full of promise on her debut when a two-length third behind Night Frolic in testing conditions at Kempton. James Eustace's filly is bred to handle the faster ground here and looks worth chancing in a competitive maiden. James Given's Appetina has shown a consistent level of form and has to be respected but is likely to once again find at least one too good. Ed Dunlop's Springtime Romance has been highly tried so far and drops back in trip today, while Al Shuua has shown signs of ability and is another worthy of a mention. John Gosden's Collada is probably better than she showed on her debut, while newcomers Prairie Oyster and Ruggtah both warrant respect first time up. The vote though goes to Anatolian Queen, who makes plenty of appeal at the forecast odds.
