started slowly, always towards rear, never on terms
led after 1f, ridden over 2f out, stayed on under pressure, no extra when headed well inside final furlong
started very slowly, in rear, headway inside final 2f, chased leader and effort over 1f out, no extra and faded inside final furlong
slowly into stride, soon mid-division, good headway over 1f out, led well inside final furlong and ridden clear towards finish
tracked leader over 4f out, ridden and lost 2nd over 1f out, kept on one pace
disputed lead 1f, stayed prominent, no headway 2f out, weakened 1f out
took keen hold, disputed lead early, stayed prominent, ridden over 2f out, outpaced, soon weakened
disputed lead 1f, stayed prominent, effort 2f out, weakened quickly inside final furlong
took keen hold, prominent, ridden 2f out, slightly outpaced, stayed on inside final furlong to join 2nd post
Withdrawn
Turtle Dove, Dream Sea and Tinnarinka are the three that appeal most with a close eye kept on debutante Music Party. Turtle Dove gets our vote. Tinnarinka's connections will be keen to get a win into her and she went close to obliging on her return from a year on the sidelines. It's slightly surprising to see her drop down in trip given how well she saw out ten furlongs last time but she's a leading player. Dream Sea shaped with promise in 7 furlong maidens last year and should win a race but may need to be stepped up further in trip in order to do so. Moon Crystal caught the eye on debut and support for that one or for Mark Johnston's newcomer would be of obvious interest but we'll stick with Turtle Dove. Marco Botti is a force to be reckoned with at this venue, particularly when Oscar Urbina rides, and there were a lot of positives to be taken from the debut of his Tobougg filly. She stayed on strongly over course and distance to take third without being given too hard a time of things and Turtle Dove can reap the benefits of that introduction tonight.
Hold Fire 100-1 (9-5) Started slowly, always in rear group, never a factor, 10th of 11, 22l behind Greylami (8-6) at Kempton 1m 2f mdn stk (5) pol in Feb.
Dream Sea 85-40 (9-0) Held up behind leaders, ridden along over 2f out, driven and one pace final furlong, 3rd of 8, 2l behind Patio (9-0) at Beverley 7f 2yo mdn fll (5) gf in Sept.
Ile Royale 8-1 (8-1) Started slowly, held up, not clear run briefly over 2f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, never nearer, 7th of 11, 5l behind Tiger's Rocket (8-13) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Dec.
Moon Crystal 33-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, in rear, ridden 2f out, stayed on, not trouble leaders, 6th of 13, 4l behind Trimaran (8-12) at Kempton 1m 3yo mdn (5) pol in Feb.
Music Party (USA) Swain filly, half-sister to 6f-1m3f winner Manrique.
Queen Macha (IRE) 4-1 (8-12) Led 1f, remained in touch, pushed along over 3f out, soon hung left and ran green, no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 7, 3l behind What's For Tea (9-4) at Lingfield 1m 3yo fll sll stk (6) pol in Feb.
Star Acclaim Acclamation filly, half-sister to 7f winner In The Fashion.
Tell Me What (FR) 14-1 (8-12) Led 1f, tracked winner to halfway, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 9, 8l behind Royal Intruder (9-3) at Sandown 5f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Jul.
Thankful 14-1 (8-3) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 12, 20l behind William Blake (8-8) at Southwell 1m mdn stk (5) fbs in Feb.
Turtle Dove 7-1 (8-9) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, shaken up and ran on final furlong, 3rd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Mrs Jefferson (8-9) at Kempton 1m 3yo fll mdn (5) pol in Feb.
Tinnarinka 9-4fav (9-4) Held up in touch, effort 2f out, stayed on towards finish, 2nd of 8, 1/2l behind Meditation (8-13) at Lingfield 1m 2f fll hcp (5) pol in Feb.
