tracked leaders, went 2nd well over 2f out, ridden and not quicken from over 1f out
held up in touch, quickened between horses 2f out, soon led, drew clear final furlong, ridden out
in rear, pushed along 4f out, hard ridden and no headway final 2f
pushed along and soon chased leader, hard ridden 3f out, weakened well over 1f out
close up, ridden to challenge on outside 2f out, driven and no impression over 1f out
led, pushed along 3f out, headed under pressure well over 1f out, no extra final furlong
held up an behind, switched left and good headway on outside to press winner over 1f out, soon ridden and no impression well inside final furlong
Last years winner Mauri Moon looks sure to make a bold bid to follow up, but she is better when she can get her toe in and is passed over. Lipstick has yet to prove she stays this far, while the talented Roundtree, is more than capable, if putting her best foot forward. Desert Alchemy needs to improve if she is to be involved, but Dusty Answer from a yard that is just finding its feet again, will be a danger to all. She is effective on this fast ground and over this trip and will be difficult to keep out of the frame. Kelsey Rose has struggled this term and has plenty to find with Lipstick on York running. Purple Haze, after failing to stay last time, will be more at home over this trip. She handles fast ground and although she has a little to find on the book, she can make the necessary improvement to land her biggest success to date.
