held up in mid-division on inside, not clear on rails from 2f out until approaching final furlong, running on when ran out of room near finish
steadied start, took keen hold, held up towards rear, switched left over 2f out, sustained progress on outer and hung right from over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, nearest at finish
held up in mid-division on inside, steady progress from 2f out, effort over 1f out, switched out entering final furlong, stayed on and driven ahead final 50 yards
took keen hold, held up in mid-division, not much room over 2f out, found little when in the clear soon after
keen hold, led after 1f, ridden and headed inside final 3f, weakened quickly over 1f out
chased leaders, led going well over 2f out, driven over 1f out, kept on well until headed final 50 yards, lost 2 places near finish
always in rear
took keen hold, close up on outside, pushed along 3f out, soon weakened, eased over 1f out, tailed off
held up in rear, headway on outside over 2f out, driven and edged right over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, finished well
raced wide, in touch, effort on outside 3f out, driven and unable to quicken over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong
always in rear
raced towards rear on outside, good progress going well 2f out, edged right over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not quite pace of winner
led for 1f, chased leader, every chance 3f out, still well there 2f out, weakened final furlong
took keen hold, held up in touch, pushed along over 2f out, soon beaten
Romany Princess is a filly on a roll so she cannot be too readily dismissed, however ALSACE LORRAINE has probably been contesting slightly better races and she is preferred to Ocean Transit, Fantasy Princess and Full Of Love. The selection has not been rushed by her trainer and she is now starting to fulfil the potential that she showed as a three-year-old. Although beaten last time out at Ascot, she suffered plenty of trouble in running. Again, as a hold-up performer, the same may occur today, however the likely strong pace from this bigger field looks sure to suit and she should go close. My Aunt Fanny's best runs have come around the Roodee, Ocean Transit has been holding her form well since a poor Sandown run in June, whilst Tottie has contested some top races this year but it might be worrying that connections turn to the blinkers. Club Tahiti won't be far away if she reacts positively to her first run away from Newbury as her form stacks up well, whilst Queen Martha is a progressive filly who just found Listed company too warm last time out. Full Of Love was startlingly well-handicapped at the start of the season and has performed well since; she was one place behind Ocean Transit last time, and one place in-front of Club Tahiti. Atabaas Allure is a battler who still looks feasibly treated, whilst Perfect Friend still has stamina for this sort of trip to prove. Not an easy puzzle to work out, however it is Alsace Lorraine who can continue her progression.
Romany Princess (IRE) 5-1 (10-2) Patiently ridden in mid-division, closed steadily 2f out, soon switched right, quickened, over 1f out, came between horses entering final furlong, strong run to lead final 50 yards, won at Sandown 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gf beating Burgundy Ice (9-5) by 1l, 11 ran.
My Aunt Fanny 11-4fav (8-8) Held up towards rear, hanging right from 6f out, weakened 3f out, 7th of 9, 16l behind Albaqaa (8-5) at Chester 1m 2f 3yo hcp (2) gf in Sep.
Alsace Lorraine (IRE) 2-1fav (9-12) Held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, soon chasing winner, edged left over 1f out, no extra, 2nd of 6, 1 1/4l behind Desert Kiss (9-2) at Ascot 1m flls hcp 0-130 (3) gf.
Trumpet Lily 9-2 (10-0) Held up in touch, ridden and headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 5, 11l behind Cumana Bay (9-0) at Newmarket 1m flls hcp 0-130 (3) gd in Jun.
Ocean Transit (IRE) 14-1 (9-2) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, driven and rallied towards finish, 2nd of 9, nk behind Cosmopolitan (9-10) at Newbury 1m fll hcp (2) gs.
Tottie 6-1 (9-2) Mid-division, lost place over 3f out, headway when not clear run and swicthed right just over 2f out, stayed on same pace, 5th of 11, 6l behind Summer Gold (9-3) at York 1m 2f flls hcp 0-130 (3) gd.
Qalahari (IRE) 40-1 (8-7) Took keen hold, went 2nd 3f out, weakening when not much room well over 1f out, 12th of 19, 28l behind Moneycantbuymelove (8-11) at Royal Ascot 1m 3yo fll lst hcp (1) gf in Jun.
Fantasy Princess (USA) 7-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out,, 10th of 12, 10l behind Ben Ami (8-1) at Great Leighs 1m 2f hcp (4) pol in Oct.
Club Tahiti 11-1 (8-13) Held up, ridden over 1f out, ran on final furlong, not reached leaders, 4th of 9, 3/4l behind Cosmopolitan (9-10) at Newbury 1m fll hcp (2) gs.
Such Optimism 10-1 (9-5) Raced stands side, led group until headed overall inside final 3f, weakened quickly well over 1f out, last of 8, 18l behind Ave (9-7) at Salisbury 1m 3yo fll hcp 0-95 (3) sft.
Fanditha (IRE) 12-1 (9-2) Raced stands side, in touch, effort over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong to press for 3rd near finish, 4th of 8, 5l behind Ave (9-7) at Salisbury 1m 3yo fll hcp 0-95 (3) sft.
Full of Love (IRE) 10-3fav (8-9) Held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, driven and stayed on to take 3rd close home, 3rd of 9, 1/2l behind Cosmopolitan (9-10) at Newbury 1m fll hcp (2) gs.
Atabaas Allure (FR) 4-1 (9-5) Led, ridden over 1f out, soon headed, not quicken, 3rd of 8, 1 1/4l behind Danehillsundance (9-5) at Beverley 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Perfect Friend 7-1 (9-1) Held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 11, 7l behind Spinners End (9-2) at Salisbury 7f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Queen Martha (USA) 16-1 (8-7) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed well over 1f out, soon one pace, no impression final furlong, 6th of 8, 10l behind Lady Jane Digby (9-5) at Newcastle 1m 2f fll lst stks (1) gf in Jun.
