led, pushed along 2f out, headed approaching final furlong, kept on one pace
close up in 4th,pushed along 2f out, kept on, not trouble leaders
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong
tracked leader, led approaching final furlong, ran on, comfortable
None of these have looked like winning so far. TRUE ICON never threatened when second at Nottingham last autumn but this extra furlong should suit the Haggas filly and she’s weighted to get the better of Golden Romance. The latter also returns to action having switched yards while Dansemai debuted in heavy going at Windsor back in August and may do better on this surface.
Fraulein Margot (IRE) 20-1 (8-7) Soon outpaced in rear, never a factor, 7th of 10, 10 1/2l behind Sip And Smile (8-12) at Newcastle 6f mdn stks (5) pol in Jan.
Golden Romance (IRE) 12-1 (9-1) In touch in mid-division, pushed along over 4f out, lost place from over 3f out, well beaten final 2f, last of 8, 13l behind Mr Professor (9-8) at Bath 1m (5) fm in Sep.
Kissed By Ice El Kabeir filly out of Nouveau Foret.
True Icon (IRE) 11-2 (8-12) Disputed lead, ridden 2f out, headed well over 1f out, faded inside final furlong, 7th of 10, 9 3/4l behind Wowzers (9-3) at Bath 5f stks (5) gf in Oct.
Dansemai 12-1 (9-0) Soon off the pace in rear, headway far side of group over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 5, 5 3/4l behind Daiquiri Francais (9-4) at Windsor 6f fll stks (5) hvy in Aug.
Giselles Izzy (IRE) 40-1 (9-0) Dwelt in rear, pushed along 2f out, never near leaders, 6th of 7, 6 3/4l behind Income (9-0) at Lingfield 6f stks (5) pol in Jan.