tracked leaders, went 2nd over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, lost 2nd inside final furlong, stayed on same pace
very slowly away, always behind
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, one pace and no impression entering final furlong
soon behind
led, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, headed near finish
tracked leader until bumped slightly over 2f out, soon beaten, weakened from over 1f out
held up in 5th, headway and switched right on last bend, went 2nd inside final furlong, ran on, led near finish
NonRunner
The spectacular form of the Gosden yard continues unabated and PLAYFUL SPIRIT has shown plenty of pace over longer trips before fading in the closing stages. This shorter distance should suit now handicapping for the first time. Belated Breath is another handicap debutante and won a novice race at Wolverhampton in March. She’s preferred to Hic Bibi, who scored at Kempton last year but has been beaten since. Shania Says has a chance on her third in better company at Goodwood in September while Flora Tristan is usually thereabouts without being quite good enough.
Playfull Spirit 7-1 (9-0) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 9 1/2l behind Sheikha Reika (9-0) at Newmarket 7f mdn fll stks (4) gd in Apr.
Shania Says (IRE) 8-1 (8-11) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon weakened, 8th of 14, 11 1/2l behind Daddies Girl (9-7) at Nottingham 6f (3) gs in Oct.
Belated Breath 7-2 (8-11) Raced wide close up, effort over 1f out, ridden and ran on strongly to lead towards finish, won at Wolverhampton 6f fll stks (6) pol in Mar beating Peggy's Angel (9-11) by 1 1/2l, 5 ran.
Diamond Pursuit 6-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, driven to challenge over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 4th of 7, 1 1/4l behind By Royal Approval (9-7) at Southwell 6f hcp (5) pol in Jan.
Precious Silk (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Held up in touch, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 2l behind Zahraa (9-6) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp fll (5) pol in Apr.
Hic Bibi 9-4fav (9-7) Dwelt soon led, headed over 3f out, led again over 2f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 12, 3l behind Mossketeer (9-5) at Chelmsford City 6f (6) pol in Nov.
Queen Of Dreams (IRE) 7-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, staying on when hampered over 1f out, never threatened after, 6th of 11, 5 3/4l behind Chloellie (9-4) at Kempton 6f hcp (6) pol in Apr.
Flora Tristan 20-1 (8-11) Went left start, soon chasing leaders on outside, weakened 2f out, last of 8, 15l behind Puds (9-2) at Kempton 6f hcp fll (5) pol in Apr.