prominent, ridden over 3f out, soon one pace and no impression final 2f
held up in rear, ridden 3f out, kept on final 2f, never nearer
tracked leader, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed over 1f out, lost 2nd inside final furlong
in touch, ridden over 3f out, no impression on leaders
steady to start, always behind and struggling final 3f
track leaders, going well over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, soon drew clear, easily
prominent, ridden over 3f out, soon lost place and weakened over 2f out
held up behind, headway over 3f out, ridden to challenge 2f out, every chance over 1f out, not pace of winner, kept on well for 2nd inside final furlong
led until headed over 2f out, weakened rapidly
Salsadar gets the vote here over Hazarayna and Spiderback. The selection showed plenty of promise on her debut when a useful second behind Actodos at Southwell. She is sure to come on for the run as the stable's runners have tended to need their first outing and with nominal improvement she should prove tough to beat. Hazarayna is an interesting newcomer from the Henry Cecil yard and this well-bred filly is certainly worth noting in the market with her yard in good form. Spiderback showed improved form for the step-up in trip last time at Windsor and although he is more exposed than most of these, this does not look a strong contest and he has to enter calculations. Just An Angel and Laughing Game are from top yards and are others to consider, but for the winner we will stick with Salsadar.
Gatecrasher 28-1 (9-12) Held up, ridden and hung left from over 2f out, no impression, last of 5, 8l behind Veracity (8-7) at W'hampton 1m 4f mdn stk (5) pol in Apr.
Generous Jem 6-1 (8-12) Behind, ridden and headway over 3f out, driven and one pace final 2f, 4th of 9, 8l behind Grey Outlook (8-12) at Newcastle 1m 4f mdn aut stk (6) gs in Oct.
Lady Diktat 14-1 (9-0) Held up towards rear, behind final 4f, 8th of 9, 26l behind Migration (8-2) at Southwell 1m 4f app hcp (5) gd in Apr '06.
Spiderback (IRE) 5-2fav (9-1) Dwelt, held up towards rear, headway 3f out, chased winner well over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, always just held, 2nd of 13, hd behind Morning Farewell (9-2) at Windsor 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Apr.
Just An Angel (IRE) 14-1 (8-3) Held up, ridden over 2f out, no impression and soon outpaced, 6th of 9, 9l behind Coeur de Lionne (8-8) at Kempton 1m 3f mdn aut stk (6) pol in Apr.
Laughing Game 16-1 (8-3) Took keen hold in mid-division, ridden 3f out, outpaced final 2f, 8th of 9, 11l behind Coeur de Lionne (8-8) at Kempton 1m 3f mdn aut stk (6) pol in Apr.
Salsadar 11-4 (8-0) Slowly into stride, headway on outer over 7f out, chased winner 4f out, ridden 3f out, beaten from 2f out, 2nd of 8, 5l behind Actodos (8-6) at Southwell 1m 4f mdn aut stk (5) fbs in Apr.
Hazarayna Polish Precedent filly, half-sister to numerous winners up to 1m5f including the Group 3 winner Hazarista.