led, ridden over 3f out, headed well over 1f out, one pace final furlong
held up in close last, tracked leading pair 2f out, went 2nd 1f out, quickened to lead inside final furlong, comfortably
tracked leader to 1mile out, stayed in 3rd until weakened 2f out
held up behind leading pair, went 2nd 1 mile out, led well over 1f out, kept on until headed and not pace of winner inside final furlong
Sian Thomas is given the vote here with Amir Zaman and Malibu the pair we fear the most. The selection hacked up on this track last time when beating Garrigon and this progressive filly looks one to stay on the right side of. Amir Zaman would have claims on the pick of his form but he does have a habit of racing too keenly in his races and if he does that again here today then it could cost him his chance. Malibu was a little disappointing last time but the return to this trip will suit and he has to be given claims on his recent course and distance third behind Duelling Banjos. The winner has since gone on to frank the form so Malibu has to be respected. Hathlen is from a top yard and is another to note in the market, but Sian Thomas is the least exposed runner in the field and she is taken to score.
Hathlen (IRE) 14-1 Tracked winner, ridden over 5f out, soon lost place, weakened over 2f out, last of 6, 18l behind Astyanax at Musselburgh 2m hcp (D2) gf in Sept.
Malibu (IRE) 8-1 In touch, ridden over 2f out, soon one pace, 8th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Fisby at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (E3) pol in Mar.
Penway 11-4fav Dwelt, soon in touch, ridden along over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 6th of 12, 2l behind Fayr Firenze at Lingfield 7f mdn clm pol in Mar.
Sian Thomas 4-6fav Settled in 3rd place, smooth headway to lead just over 3f out, ridden well clear inside final 2f, unchallenged, won at Lingfield 1m 5f mdn aut stk (F4) pol in Feb beating Garrigon by 8l, 6 ran.
Amir Zaman 4-1 Keen, soon prominent, led 4f out, ridden over 1f out, edged right and headed well inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Simply The Guest at W'hampton 1m 4f hcp (E3) pol in Mar.