prominent, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
held up towards rear, good headway over 4f out, challenged over 1f out, led final 100 yards, just held on
led, headed over 2f out, no extra final furlong
close up, led over 2f out, ridden and pressed over 1f out, headed final 100 yards, just held
chased leaders, pushed along over 1f out, kept on same pace, no impression
dwelt, held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
dwelt, held up towards rear, never dangerous
always towards rear
slowly into stride, held up mid-division, effort and weakened over 1f out
held up in touch, pushed along and weakened 2f out
chased leaders, weakened over 1f out
in rear, pushed along over 3f out, tailed off over 2f out
An intriguing contest not least because of Frankie Dettori picking up an outside ride on Salisbury third Sweet Ophelia despite the presence of the Godolphin newcomer Ihtifal. A big run is expected from the former on that evidence but she'll need one to get the better of DANK and Disposition. The latter went close behind subsequent dual winner Shabora on her debut in November and a bold bid looks likely from her but Sir Michael Stoute's filly is just preferred. She made a promising debut at Newbury in September and the half-sister to high-class pair Eagle Mountain and Sulk will appreciate today's extra furlong. Khazeena and Toppled add even more interest as both were expensive purchases as yearlings and are worth noting in the betting on their debuts.
Black Mascara (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) Outpaced in rear, headway to 4th over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, never nearer, 4th of 10, 5l behind Flexible Flyer (9-3) at Warwick 7f 3yo mdn (5) sft.
Dank 9-2 (8-12) Held up in rear, steady headway on stands' side 2f out, pushed along and stayed on to 2nd inside final furlong, kept on but no impression on winner, 2nd of 7, 2l behind Hazel Lavery (8-12) at Newbury 7f 2yo fll stks (2) gs in Sep.
Disposition 9-2 (9-0) Held up in touch, went 3rd over 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, every chance towards finish, just held, 2nd of 10, nk behind Shabora (9-0) at Wolverhampton 7f 2yo mdn fll (5) pol in Nov.
Ececheira Three Valleys filly out of Evening Guest.
Ihtifal Dansili filly out of Zaeema.
Khazeena Oasis Dream filly out of Shamaiel.
La Pampita (IRE) 9-1 (8-9) Tracked leading pair, jumped path inside final 5f, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 5, 5l behind Electrelane (8-12) at Chepstow 7f 2yo mdn (4) sft in Sep.
Little Miss Mayhem (IRE) Dark Angel filly out of Nilassiba.
Mishhar (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Held up mid-division, ridden 1f out, one pace, 8th of 12, 7l behind Tumooh (9-0) at Kempton 1m 2yo mdn fll (5) pol in Nov.
Miss Socialite Nayef filly out of Miss Satamixa.
Sun Seal Cape Cross filly out of Soliza.
Sweet Ophelia 15-2 (9-0) Slowly away, held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 2 1/4l behind Afnoon (9-0) at Salisbury 7f 2yo stks (5) gd in Oct.
Tatty 33-1 (8-12) Held up, pushed along halfway, no impression, 4th of 5, 16l behind Anaconda (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 3yo mdn stks (5) pol in Mar.
Toppled (IRE) Pivotal filly out of Pietra Dura.
