soon well off the pace, towards rear, eased when no chance final furlong
slowly into stride, behind, some late headway
made all, driven and kept on strongly final 2f
outpaced and always behind
chased winner to halfway, weakened over 2f out
slowly away, soon pushed along in rear, made some late headway
behind, headway 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, not pace to challenge
mid-division, hung right under pressure, no impression final 2f
raced keenly, tracked leaders, chased winner halfway, hard ridden over 1f out, no impression, lost 2nd final 100 yards
in touch, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
The market has proved to be a decent guide to this contest with no winner in the last 10 years returned at larger than 5-1 so close attention should be paid to the betting. TIGER EYE is the suggestion with Victoria Sponge and Sterling Sound two that have shown enough to indicate that they can be competitive here. Michael Jarvis and Philip Robinson combined to win this race with a debutante in 2004 and, if entries are anything to go by, they may be able to repeat the feat with their Danehill Dancer filly. Dane's World and Equinine are other newcomers with big targets already pencilled in and the market may guide to today's expectations but Victoria Sponge looks sure to be popular following a decent introduction at Windsor. She wasn't given too hard a time of things there and should improve significantly for the experience. Sterling Sound is arguably open to less improvement given that she's had three starts already but she showed good speed and a decent attitude at Lingfield last time and they are both attributes that should stand her in good stead here. Her trainer won this race three times in succession at the turn of the century. Danzadil is from a small yard but caught the eye on debut in a fair race and could be of interest at a price but the big stables have dominated this race and can continue to do so with Tiger Eye taken to do the honours.
Dane's World (IRE) Danehill Dancer filly, related to numerous winners from 6f-1m including the useful Bonus.
Danzadil (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Went right start, chased leaders, ridden 3f out, one pace final 2f, 5th of 11, 5l behind Sea of Leaves (9-0) at Salisbury 5f 2yo mdn fll (4) gf in Jun.
Equinine (IRE) Namid filly, half-sister to 1m-1m7f winner Nessen Dorma and miler Dryandra.
Gower Valentine 16-1 (9-0) Mid-division, effort over 2f out, kept on same pace, 6th of 12, 3l behind Harriet's Girl (9-0) at Pontefract 6f 2yo mdn fll (5) gf in Jun.
Harquahala (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Dwelt, held up, never dangerous, 9th of 11, 16l behind Spanish Cygnet (9-0) at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn fll (4) pol.
Intense Dansili filly out of middle-distance winner Modesta.
Red Kyte 8-1 (9-0) Mid-division, hung left from over 2f out, never dangerous, 12th of 14, 18l behind Sneak Preview (9-0) at Nottingham 6f 2yo mdn fll (5) gs.
Ruasgreyasme (USA) 14-1 (8-12) Reared leaving stalls, towards rear, headway under pressure over 2f out, no further impression from over 1f out, 6th of 11, 9l behind Zaffaan (9-3) at Ascot 6f 2yo mdn (3) gs.
Save The Day Dr Fong filly, half-sister to several winners on the flat and over hurdles.
Seradim Elnadim filly out of an unraced mare.
Slant (IRE) 40-1 (9-0) Held up in mid-division, switched left inside final 2f, stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 18, 3l behind Ballyalla (9-0) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn fll (4) gd.
Sterling Sound (USA) 7-4jt-fav (9-0) Led after 1f, ridden final furlong, no extra and headed close home, 2nd of 8, 3/4l behind Carina Nebula (9-0) at Lingfield 6f 2yo mdn fll (5) pol.
Victoria Sponge (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) In touch, headway to lead approaching final furlong, strongly pressed final furlong, headed close home, 2nd of 16, 3/4l behind Mamlakati (9-0) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn fll (4) gf.
Aahaygirl (IRE) 66-1 (8-12) In touch, ridden halfway, weakened over 2f out, 13th of 14, 33l behind Cuis Ghaire (8-12) at Ascot 6f 2yo fll Grp 3 (1) frm in Jun.
Perfect Pride (USA) 16-1 (9-0) In touch, pushed along halfway, ridden and headway to chase winner final furlong, kept on but always held, 2nd of 18, 1/2l behind Ballyalla (9-0) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn fll (4) gd.
Tiger Eye (IRE) Danehill Dancer filly, half-sister to 1m winner Alright My Son.
