pulled hard with leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
led, ridden over 1f out, headed just inside final furlong, kept on, no chance with winner
with leaders, ridden and every chance 1f out, no extra towards finish
slowly into stride, soon outpaced, stayed on final furlong, not reach leaders
slowly into stride, ran green, behind, kept on final furlong, never dangerous
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, ridden to lead just inside final furlong, soon quickened clear
Morzine, Hazelhurst and Countrywide Belle are all worthy of consideration here and the vote is given to Morzine. The selection is a half-sister to the high-class 6f 2yo winner Three Valleys and she will not have to be anything out of the ordinary to make a winning debut here. Her stable have to be respected in these type of events and she looks the one to be with. Hazelhurst is another well-bred filly and it would be no surprise to see her go well on her racecourse debut. The market should be noted for clues but if there is strong support for her in the ring then it could pay to take the hint. River Crossing looks the best of those with racecourse experience and she made a really pleasing debut at Redcar when beating Stratham. She ran a bit green that day so with more still to come this daughter of Zafonic is entitled to go close. Countrywide Belle ran well behind Crocodile Bay at Doncaster two runs ago, but she has failed to build on that and she does not seem to be progressing. Sweet Boulangere is from a top yard but she has plenty to prove after a couple of disappointing efforts and for the winner we will stick with Morzine.
River Crossing 20-1 (8-9) With leader, ridden and edged left well over 1f out, stayed on to lead inside final furlong, driven out, won at Redcar 5f 2yo mdn (5) gf beating Stratham (9-0) by a nk, 11 ran.
Countrywide Belle 9-4fav (8-6) Led, headed 2f out, soon ridden, no extra final furlong, 5th of 8, 6l behind Indigo Nights (8-4) at Carlisle 5f 2yo nov stk (5) gs.
Sweet Boulangere 20-1 (8-11) Prominent to 2f out, soon ridden and kept on same pace from over 1f out, 5th of 10, 4l behind Duelling (8-11) at Lingfield 6f 2yo mdn fll (5) gf in May.
Anna Pavlova Danehill Dancer filly, half-sister to 1m-1m1f winner Cyclonic Storm.
Cresta Gold Halling filly, half-sister to three winners including the useful 1m-1m2f winner African Dream.
Hazelhurst (IRE) Night Shift filly, half-sister to several useful winners.
Morzine Miswaki filly, half-sister to several winners from 6f to 1m4f including the useful Three Valleys.
