switched left to race on stands side rail soon after start, led until halfway, rallied inside final furlong, stayed on well
went right start, soon hampered, chasing leaders when switched right to race towards centre at halfway, driven to challenge over 1f out, soon every chance, led inside final furlong, all out
hampered start, tracked leaders, led over 1f out, soon strongly challenged, headed inside final furlong, ran on
steadied start, held up in rear, switched right and headway over 1f out, never on terms
chased leaders, hung right throughout, effort over 1f out, never on terms
hampered start, chased leaders, driven to challenge over 1f out, stayed on strongly
A chance is taken with ADMIRABLE DUCHESS on her reappearance ahead of Lexi's Layla and Boogie Waltzer. Dominic Ffrench's daughter of Compton Place was given some tough tasks as a juvenile but generally ran well. This looks to be her easiest assignment to date after running behind the likes of Yuritini. Most of her opponents that beat her last year have since gone on to achieve higher marks which is encouraging. If ready first time out she could go close at a price. Lexi's Layla was a very disappointing favourite on her last start but can be given one more chance to run up to standard. The return to turf may help as would some rain. Boogie Waltzer is the form horse in the race but her latest in came on ground with plenty of juice in it. She may not get such cut today but should still be on the premises. However, we are willing to take a chance with Admirable Duchess who looks the value in a trappy race.
Avongate 66-1 (8-12) Led 1f, tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 12, 8l behind Knightfire (8-9) at Wolverhampton 6f 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Apr.
Lucky Flyer 25-1 (8-9) Mid-division, weakened final furlong, 8th of 11, 12l behind Hoof It (8-11) at York 5f 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Boogie Waltzer 4-1 (8-4) Raced centre, chased leader, led well over 1f out, ran on well, ridden out, won at Windsor 5f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) sft beating Tom Folan (8-10) by 1 1/4l, 9 ran.
Admirable Duchess 20-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, driven halfway, weakening when hampered over 1f out, 7th of 11, 6l behind Chips O'toole (9-6) at Goodwood 6f 2yo hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Oct.
Wanchai Whisper 33-1 (8-8) Always behind, 8th of 9, 15l behind Felsham (9-2) at Bath 5f 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) fm in Apr.
Oasis Jade 16-1 (9-3) Mid-division, hung right over 2f out, soon lost place, 13th of 15, 11l behind Super Yellow (9-2) at Warwick 6f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Vilnius 16-1 (8-11) Mid-division, ridden and weakened 2f out, 10th of 13, 8l behind Jigajig (8-13) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Lexi's Layla (IRE) Evensfav (8-9) Chased leader, carried wide on 1st bend, ridden and no impression when hung right over 1f out, soon weakened into 3rd, 3rd of 6, 6l behind Lucky Flyer (8-9) at Kempton 5f mdn auc stks (5) pol in Apr.