never better than mid-division
led, pressed from 2f out, hard ridden and headed final 100 yards, no extra
always behind and never dangerous final 2f
started slowly, held up in rear, never dangerous from over 2f out
in touch, ridden and hanging right over 2f out, no progress over 1f out, never nearer
prominent, ridden over 4f out, soon lost place and behind, headway 2f out, kept on but not troubled leaders
started slowly, held up towards rear, steady headway on outside 2f out, stayed on nearest finish
steadied start, held up in mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no headway and weakened over 1f out
pressed leader over 2f, stayed tracking leader, effort 2f out and soon pressed leader, stayed on under pressure to lead final 100 yards and asserted towards finish
in touch, under pressure over 2f out, unable to quicken and weakened 1f out
tracked leaders on inside, ridden to challenge over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra final 100 yards
Lemonesse is a likeable filly and is worth siding with in a race of this nature. Full Marks and Starfala also take the eye as ones to keep on the right side. Starfala should be suited by going right handed this time and, as she now races over a more appropriate trip, she has to merit plenty of respect. She was three-parts-of-a-length ahead of the selection last time out and is likely to make a bold bid again tonight. Full Marks may have needed the outing on her reappearance and is likely to be a lot sharper this time. Jeremy Noseda's runners have been performing with credit since the Newmarket-based handler reopened his yard, so it is not unfeasible to expect a bold show from their representative here. However, Lemonesse makes a touch more appeal at the likely odds. It would come as no surprise to see Henry Cecil's filly ridden with a little more restraint this evening and, as she has a proven willingness to battle, Lemonesse gets the nod here.
National Day (IRE) 10-1 (9-8) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, saddle slipped eased over 1f out, last of 11, 27l behind Greylami (8-6) at Kempton 1m 2f mdn stk (5) pol in Feb.
Amhooj 5-1 (8-12) Tracked leader, driven to challenge over 2f out, soon led, headed inside final furlong, kept on well, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind Armure (8-12) at Kempton 1m 3f mdn fll (5) pol.
Bruki (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Towards rear, headway on outside over 2f out, took 3rd inside final furlong, kept on, not reach leaders, 3rd of 9, 2 1/2l behind Relative Strength (9-3) at Kempton 1m 2f 2yo mdn auc (6) pol in Dec.
Dagua Briza (IRE) Dilshaan filly, half-sister to winning sprinter Nearly Before Time.
Every Whisper (IRE) 11-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, in rear, ran on final furlong, never nearer, 7th of 14, 5l behind Summer Winds (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo mdn (4) pol in Mar.
Extreme Pleasure (IRE) High Chaparral filly, half-sister to numerous winners from 6f-2m.
Full Marks 6-1 (8-9) Led for 1f, chased leader to 3f out, one pace under pressure after, 4th of 10, 3l behind Qui Moi (8-9) at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo fll mdn (5) gd in Jun.
Lemonesse (USA) 8-1 (8-9) Led after 1f, ridden and headed over 2f out, kept on final furlong, 3rd of 12, 2l behind Altitude (8-9) at Southwell 1m 4f mdn stk (5) fbs.
Mary Athena (FR) Barathea filly, half-sister to 1m2f winner Mary Tsarevna and miler Mary Louhana.
Plaisterer Best of The Bests filly, half-sister to 1m2f & 1m3f winner Sahf London.
Sensible 10-1 (8-12) Mid-division, headway over 3f out, chased leaders over 2f out, held, 4th of 14, 4l behind Albarouche (8-12) at Kempton 1m 2f mdn fll (5) pol in Jun.
Starfala 13-2 (8-9) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, effort when hung right to stands' side rail over 1f out, stayed on well, 2nd of 12, 1l behind Altitude (8-9) at Southwell 1m 4f mdn stk (5) fbs.
Water Violet 8-1 (8-12) Steadied start, some headway over 3f out, soon ridden and weakened, tailed off, 14th of 15, 37l behind It's A Date (9-3) at Newbury 1m 2f 3yo mdn (4) gd in May.
Winners Chant (IRE) 16-1 (8-4) Tracked leaders, hampered and lost ground over 8f out, outpaced over 4f out, some headway 2f out, never dangerous, 5th of 12, 15l behind Altitude (8-9) at Southwell 1m 4f mdn stk (5) fbs.
