slowly into stride, raced wide and never on terms
tracked leaders, went second 2f out, led approaching final furlong, ridden clear
held up, pushed along halfway, one pace final 2f
chased leader to 2f out, ran on to take 2nd final 75 yards, no chance with winner
led at steady pace, ridden and headed approaching final furlong, weakened inside final furlong and lost 2 places towards finish
took keen hold and settled in rear, switched out and ridden 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, went 3rd near finish
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
Annie Skates is the pick ahead of Island Vista and Stories Of Venice. Jane Chapple-Hyam's filly took plenty of organising on debut but looked to have some sort of a future in the game and an entry in this valuable contest can be considered high praise indeed. Bred to American stock, she should be able to cope with the switch to tonight's surface. Island Vista has an entry in the Fillies' Mile at Ascot next month. The breeding suggests that seven furlongs will be sharp enough on debut. Stories Of Venice has the services of Jamie Spencer from the saddle. The daughter of Barathea may need more time to be at her best. My Aunt Fanny is a half-sister to middle distance performer, Kingsholm and is watched in the market. Rowan Dancer is a half-sister to a number of former Jim Boyle runners but none of them were particularly prolific as juveniles so the percentage call is to oppose. Annie Skates caught the eye on debut and represents a fair yardstick at this grade.
Amouretta Daylami filly out of Allumette.
Annie Skates (USA) 11-2 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, chased winner inside final furlong, ran on, 2nd of 17, 1/2l behind Kotsi (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn fll (4) sft in Aug.
Bushy Dell (IRE) King Charlemagne filly, half-sister to winning stayer Spectested.
Island Vista Montjeu filly, half-sister to several winners from 7f-1m7f.
Mollyatti 16-1 (8-8) Prominent, ridden over 3f out, soon beaten and eased final furlong, 11th of 14, 27l behind Rosa Grace (8-8) at Thirsk 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf in Aug.
My Aunt Fanny Nayef filly, half-sister to 1m-1m2f winner Kingsholm.
Rowan Dancer Medicean filly, half-sister to 7f-1m winner Rowan Pursuit and miler Rowan Warning.
Stones of Venice (IRE) Barathea filly, half-sister to four winners, notably Moonlady a high-class 1m3f-1m6f multiple winner in Germany.