slowly away, always rear, tailed off final 3f
chased leading pair, went 2nd over 3f out, led entering final 2f, driven over 1f out, in command when edged left inside final furlong
behind, struggling over 3f out, pushed along and some headway final furlong, never in contention
mid-division, weakened over 3f out, tailed off
chased leader until pushed along over 3f out, 3rd after but no chance from 2f out
always towards rear, tailed off final 3f
mid-division early stages until dropped to rear 8f out, driven and struggling soon after, tailed off
took keen hold, in touch, ridden 2f out, weakened soon after
led until, ridden and headed entering final 2f, chased winner after, well held when slightly hampered and switched left inside final furlong
ponied to post, chased leading trio, pushed along over 2f out, soon outpaced
towards rear, pushed along halfway, soon struggling, tailed off final 3f
always towards rear, ridden and struggling over 3f out, tailed off
Dolphina sets the standard with an official rating of 75 and, while there's no reason to question the validity of that mark, there are grounds for concern as she's running out of excuses following three second-placed efforts. From the worst of the draw she's worth taking on and we do so with CHEETAH, a filly who can only have improved for a winter on her back. Luca Cumani's charge is bred to improve for tackling this trip for the first time and on her final start of 2009 she finished just behind Gertrude Bell, a horse who has shown herself to be very smart. Distant Waters has plenty to find with Cheetah on a line through Getrude Bell but she's progressive, while Kristalette shaped like she'd improve for her first start at Nottingham. Moonlight Mischief is out of a half-sister to the smart Bushman and market support should be noted and with Floridita evidently thought capable of better this is a fascinating maiden.
Beseech (USA) Maria's Mon filly out of Concert Hall.
Cheetah 17-2 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on, 3rd of 21, 2 1/4l behind Modeyra (9-0) at Doncaster 1m 2yo stks (4) gd in Oct.
Danvilla 50-1 (8-11) Settled in mid-division, hampered over 2f out, never on terms, 7th of 9, 11l behind Ellbeedee (8-11) at Windsor 1m 2f fll mdn stks (5) gd.
Distant Waters 20-1 (8-10) Slowly into stride, behind, headway over 2f out, kept on to 3rd towards finish, never any chance with leading duo, 3rd of 9, 6l behind Suited And Booted (9-1) at Windsor 1m mdn auc stks (5) sft in May.
Dolphina (USA) 5-2 (8-4) Raced wide, close up, headway to lead 5f out, ridden over 2f out, headed and kept on one pace inside final furlong, 2nd of 11, 2 1/4l behind Herculean (8-9) at Southwell 1m 3f mdn stks (5) fbs.
Dongola (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) In rear, reminder 6f out, weakened over 3f out, never dangerous, 5th of 8, 11l behind Dhaamer (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 2f mdn auc stks (6) pol.
Floridita (USA) 11-1 (8-12) Slowly in stride, soon in touch, pushed along over 5f out, ridden 4f out, weakened 3f out, 8th of 10, 25l behind Taqleed (9-3) at Nottingham 1m 3yo mdn (5) gs.
Inner Angel 14-1 (8-7) Keen led 1f, tracked leaders, ridden and weakened 2f out, 7th of 9, 12l behind Jutland (9-7) at Epsom Downs 1m 2f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jul.
Kristalette (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Towards rear, headway over 3f out, outpaced by leaders over 1f out, no impression, 5th of 9, 9l behind Jivry (9-0) at Nottingham 1m 2f 3yo fll mdn (5) gs in Jul.
Moonlight Mischief (IRE) Galileo filly out of Muwali.
Sea Tobougie 33-1 (8-12) Dwelt, always behind, 10th of 11, 26l behind Rolling Hills (9-3) at Lingfield 7f mdn auc stks (6) fm in Jul.
She's Untouchable 100-1 (8-12) Held up, headway to track leaders 4f out, weakened over 2f out, last of 8, 35l behind Wear 'em Out Wilf (9-3) at Yarmouth 7f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gf in Jul.
Star Hill Starcraft filly out of Mistress Bankes.
