held up towards rear, headway 2f out, switched left over 1f out, driven to lead inside final furlong, all out headed post
slowly into stride, always in rear
towards rear, some headway over 2f out, never nearer
tracked leaders, led over 4f out, hard ridden, headed inside final furlong, faded final half furlong
in rear, ridden 3f out, no headway, never dangerous
slowly into stride, behind, ridden 3f out, never dangerous
mid-division, ridden stayed on same pace final 2f, never nearer
held up behind, headway on outer over 2f out, ran on well inside final furlong to lead post
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no impression from over 1f out
prominent on outer, chased leader 3f out, ridden, every chance 1f out, not quicken, one pace final furlong
soon led, ridden, headed over 4f out, weakened quickly over 2f out
behind, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out
tracked leader, lost touch over 3f out, soon behind
A chance is taken on Miss Wedge, with Emily's Place and Lii Najma also expected to go close. The last named is one of the least exposed in the field and comes here on the back of a fair effort last time. However, this is her first try at a mile and her ability to be effective has to be taken on trust (her dam only ever raced at 6f). Clive Brittain has made a bright start to the campaign though and a market support should not be dismissed lightly. Emily's Place showed promise last year and is better than she showed on her reappearance. She does have a low draw to contend with, so will need to be on her game this afternoon. Titus Lumpus also has a feasible chance after catching the eye in his last couple of starts. He was second in a seller before landing a modest handicap at Lingfield in April. He has more to do in this company but is worth noting for signs of interest from the betting ring. However, Miss Wedge has fewer questions to answer than many and is worth another chance in this grade. It will come as no surprise to see Ian Mongan ride her with more restraint than he did when she was third at Windsor and, with her ability to stay proven, the Terry Mills-trained filly should not be underestimated today.
Emily's Place (IRE) 13-2 (9-0) Towards stands side group, never dangerous, 15th of 16, 21l behind Damika (9-0) at Newcastle 6f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Miss Wedge 12-1 (8-9) With leader, led 3f out, ridden and headed 2f out, outpaced from over 1f out, 3rd of 10, 12l behind Ingratitude (9-4) at Windsor 1m 3yo hcp (5) gd.
Welcome Releaf 14-1 (8-12) Soon led, headed over 3f out, weakened 2f out, 5th of 8, 27l behind Christmas Player (8-12) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo mdn (5) pol in Mar.
Murrumbidgee (IRE) 9-2 (9-4) In touch, ridden to challenge over 3f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 16, 5l behind Unasuming (8-8) at Nottingham 1m 2f 3yo hcp (6) gf.
Lii Najma 12-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, hard ridden 2f out, stayed on same pace, 3rd of 9, 3l behind Pititana (8-9) at Folkestone 5f mdn stk (5) gf.
Davidia (IRE) 15-2 (9-1) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 17, 2 1/2l behind Braddock (9-4) at Nottingham 1m 3yo hcp (6) sft in Apr.
Titus Lumpus (IRE) 12-1 (8-13) Led 7f out, headed 6f out, led 3f out, driven clear, ridden out, won at Lingfield 1m 3yo hcp (6) pol in Apr beating Mighty Dancer (9-4) by 2l, 12 ran.
Pantomime Prince 16-1 (8-9) Held up towards rear, ridden 4f out, headway on inner over 1f out, kept on, 3rd of 11, 6l behind Million Percent (9-7) at W'hampton 7f sll (6) pol.
