in touch and keen, stumbled on bend over 3f out, one pace from over 1f out
towards rear, soon ridden along, stayed on strongly
in touch, ridden over 2f out, chased winner final furlong
soon led, ridden over 1f out, ran on
broke well, prominent, weakening when hampered inside final furlong
towards rear, headway and switch left on bend over 3f out, no impression final 2f
Provided that she handles the surface on her first try this opener can probably go to Melt, with Kalligal, Lady Vibeeka and Blue Zenith the likely dangers. The Richard Hannon-trained selection has raced only with cut in the ground thus far, but her most recent run behind Italian Art at Nottingham reads well in the context of this race. Her sire Intikhab had some form on a variety of surfaces, so she may be good enough to break her duck this time. Kalligal has seen plenty of racecourse action for a juvenile and has tried both soft and fast ground as well as having a go here over 6f last time. The drop back in trip should not inconvenience and if she runs to her best then she won't be far away. Lady Vibeeka was overrated by the handicapper at first glance and has been dropped a few pounds since, and she ran well over c&d last time. However, on official ratings she has plenty to do against some of these and we will oppose. Blue Zenith looks a better bet, although she too has to prove she handles conditions, but if she does that then she could pose the most serious threat to our selection Melt.
Kalligal 2-1fav (8-6) Led, headed over 1f out, soon weakened, 5th of 9, 8l behind Jeninsky (8-9) at Kempton 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) pol.
Mayview 9-1 (8-12) Always rear, 6th of 9, 6l behind Blue Jack (9-3) at Nottingham 5f 2yo mdn (4) gs.
Queens Mantle 20-1 (9-0) In rear, ridden halfway, never dangerous, 9th of 11, 10l behind Naughty Frida (9-0) at Lingfield 6f 2yo mdn fll (5) pol.
Forever Changes Bertolini filly, sister to winning sprinter Mogok Ruby.
Seductive Witch 100-1 (8-12) Always behind and outpaced final 2f, 8th of 11, 12l behind Seasider (9-3) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (5) gs.
Ely Une (IRE) 6-1 (8-12) Lost action after 100yds and pulled up in race won by Loose Caboose (8-5) at Lingfield 6f 2yo fll sll (6) pol in Aug, 8 ran.
Melt (IRE) 14-1 (8-5) Behind, outpaced halfway, stayed on final furlong, 6th of 14, 6l behind Italian Art (9-1) at Nottingham 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) sft.
Blue Zenith (IRE) 9-2 (8-12) Led, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 4l behind Peter's Storm (9-3) at W'hampton 5f 2yo mdn auc (6) pol.
Lady Vibeeka 9-1 (8-4) Led, headed final furlong, ran on, 2nd of 9, 3/4l behind Really Really Wish (8-13) at Kempton 5f 2yo mdn auc (6) pol in Sept.
Solo River 16-1 (8-4) Held up, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, never nearer, 4th of 9, 6l behind Jeninsky (8-9) at Kempton 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) pol.
