chased leaders, pushed along and outpaced over 2f out, soon no impression
chased leaders, ridden and unable to quicken over 2f out, stayed on again final furlong but no chance with winner
mid-division, hit rail 5f out, pushed along and unable to quicken over 2f out, soon no impression
led at strong pace, ridden and edged left over 2f out, headed over 1f out, outpaced final furlong
dwelt, held up in last pair, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong but no chance
in touch, pushed along 3f out, ridden and unable to quicken over 2f out, stayed on to take 2nd just inside final furlong but no chance with winner
dwelt, soon in mid-division, unable to quicken over 2f out, headway on outside over 1f out, stayed on steadily inside final furlong
tracked leader, pushed along 3f out, soon weakened
held up in mid-division, slightly hampered 5f out, smooth headway on outside over 2f out, quickened to lead over 1f out, pushed clear final furlong, impressive
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In an interesting maiden, the vote goes to Twlya Tharp, with others to consider including Antoinette, Art Eyes, Dance Partner, Gems Of Araby and This Is My Song. The John Gosden-trained selection showed plenty of promise on her second start last season, when second to a Godolphin runner at Doncaster. With the third having won since, the form looks solid enough and she has a likeable profile for this race. The Sir Michael Stoute-trained Antoinette, who cost $200,000 as a yearling, showed plenty of promise on her debut last year and, with her stable in good nick, she can go well. Art Eyes showed promise on her debut last year and maybe needed her first run this time around, so is another to consider. Bazelle's form is solid in the mid 70s, so there is the benchmark to the form, while the John Gosden-trained Dance Partner has likeable breeding, although the betting might provide clues as to whether she is fancied. Euphoria has shown promise but might need a longer trip in time, while Gems Of Araby's second to Indigo Cat at Lingfield last time looks even better now after that one's second in the Predominate Stakes on Wednesday. The locally-trained Grey Plover is one to watch out for in the betting, and Lady Diktat's fourth to Art Work at Nottingham last time gives her a chance of a place. Lady Pilot has also shown promise and steps up in trip today, while Opera Belle's breeding certainly has something to like about it. This Is My Song has also shown plenty of promise and, with a seasonal run under her belt, also has to come into the reckoning. However, Twyla Tharp is also one that looks of great interest this season and, accordingly, she gets the vote.
Antoinette (USA) 14-1 (8-11) Raced centre, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, 6th of 19, 2 1/2l behind Read Federica (8-11) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn fll (D3) gs in Oct.
Art Eyes (USA) 10-11fav (8-11) Prominent until hard ridden and weakened well over 1f out, 8th of 18, 8l behind Parisette (8-11) at Windsor 1m 3yo mdn fll (5) gd in Apr.
Dance Partner Danzero filly, sister to 1m2f winner Prelude, half-sister to winners on the flat and over hurdles.
Euphoria Unfuwain filly, full sister to winners on the Flat and over hurdles.
Family 'n Friends 50-1 (8-9) Took keen hold in mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, weakened well over 2f out, last of 13, 29l behind Indebted (8-9) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo mdn (D3) pol in Mar.
Gems of Araby 6-1 (8-6) Prominent, tracked leader halfway, ridden to challenge over 1f out, led final 75 yards, caught near finish, 2nd of 13, 3/4l behind Indigo Cat (8-11) at Lingfield 1m 2f mdn stk (5) gd.
Grey Plover (IRE) Alzao filly out of Firecrest, a winner five times at 1m4f.
Lady Diktat 20-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Art Work (8-11) at Nottingham 1m 3yo mdn fll (5) gd.
Opera Belle Dr Fong filly, half-sister to winners on the flat and over hurdles.
This Is My Song 5-2fav (8-2) Held up in mid-division, headway over 1f out, chased leading pair final furlong, not quicken towards finish, 3rd of 14, 3/4l behind Penny Wedding (8-2) at Folkestone 1m 2f mdn aut stk (6) sft.
Twyla Tharp (IRE) 5-1 (8-11) Close up, ridden to chase winner over 2f out, kept on, no impression, 2nd of 11, 3l behind Her Own Kind (8-11) at Doncaster 1m 2yo mdn (D3) sft in Oct.
Bazelle 7-4 (8-11) Swished tail several times, led until over 2f out, soon ridden, no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 3 1/2l behind Art Work (8-11) at Nottingham 1m 3yo mdn fll (5) gd.
Lady Pilot 7-1 (9-3) Towards rear, headway on inside to chase winner over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, always held towards finish, 2nd of 12, nk behind Crown of Medina (8-10) at Lingfield 6f 3yo hcp (5) pol in Apr.
