tracked leader on outer, ridden 3f out, effort 2f out, hard ridden and every chance approaching final furlong, stayed on inside final furlong to take 2nd near finish
prominent 4th, ridden over 2f out, soon outpaced, weakened over 1f out
led, set steady pace, shaken up over 2f out, no extra when headed by winner final half furlong, lost 2nd near finish
started slowly, held up towards rear, headway on outer to chase leaders 2f out, wide straight, soon ridden, led final half furlong, ran on well, pushed out
started slowly, held up in rear, ridden along 3f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on final furlong, never dangerous
dwelt, in touch 5th on inner, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace
tracked leader on inner to 3f out, soon ridden, outpaced 2f out, weakened quickly final furlong
An interesting start to proceedings that we think will be won by Emshabb. Dream Sea and Beautiful Lady are two of her more interesting opponents. Ryan Moore takes over from Liam Jones aboard the selection following a mildly controversial defeat last time. Regardless of that, she showed improved form for the step up to this trip last time and a repeat of that performance may be good enough. Beautiful Lady and Ever Rigg are well bred newcomers who should be monitored in the market with Dream Sea and Princess Raya the best of the opposition with experience. Dream Sea has looked in need of this step up in trip in the past and should improve for it whilst Princess Raya was a shade disappointing last time but has claims on her debut form. However, they may all have to settle for minor roles behind Emshabb.
Beautiful Lady (IRE) Peintre Celebre filly, half-sister to winning miler Putra Sas.
Code Violation 66-1 (8-12) Held up, ridden over 3f out, soon outpaced, 6th of 7, 9l behind Rowan Rio (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo mdn aut (6) pol in Feb.
Dream Sea 5-1 (8-7) Led after 1f, ridden over 2f out, stayed on under pressure, no extra when headed well inside final furlong, 2nd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Moon Crystal (8-7) at Kempton 1m mdn fll (5) pol in Mar.
Emshabb 25-1 (8-12) Mid-division, keen, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on close home, 2nd of 14, hd behind Summer Winds (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo mdn (4) pol in Mar.
Ever Rigg Dubai Destination filly, half-sister to 7f winner Pietra Dura and 5f-7f winner Glencairn Star.
Princess Raya 9-1 (8-6) In rear, ridden over 4f out, no impression, 7th of 8, 12l behind Dancing Abbie (8-7) at W'hampton 1m 1f mdn fll (5) pol in Mar.
Queen Macha (IRE) 33-1 (8-7) Disputed lead 1f, stayed prominent, no headway 2f out, weakened 1f out, 7th of 10, 5l behind Moon Crystal (8-7) at Kempton 1m mdn fll (5) pol in Mar.
