chased leaders, going well when switched left over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on, headed last stride
dwelt, held up, switched right to outside over 1f out, strong run inside final furlong, led last stride
started slowly, held up in rear, came wide straight, struggling soon after
steadied start, took keen hold towards rear, headway over 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, never going pace to threaten leaders
took keen hold, chased leader until 1f out, chased leaders until weakened towards finish
chased leaders, ridden and every chance throughout final furlong, not pace of winner close home
chased leaders on inside, driven on inside over 1f out, weakened final 100 yards
raced freely, led, narrowly headed inside final furlong, still every chance until outpaced close home
ANNE OF KIEV had been in such good form that it was slightly disappointing to see her finish second best at Kempton last time. In hindsight, that form looks rock-solid with the three horses immediately behind her having all won since. Jeremy Gask's filly is better off with the winner Perfect Act here and can exact revenge. The latter has since been beaten by Five Star Junior and Linda Stubbs' sprinter looks a real threat, but collateral form suggests Breathless Kiss has a bit to find with the selection.
Five Star Junior (USA) 8-1 (8-13) Held up in last pair, headway on outside 2f out, stayed on to 3rd final 50 yards, never able to challenge, 3rd of 6, 5l behind Silaah (8-13) at Kempton 6f cnd stks (4yo+) (4) pol.
Anne of Kiev (IRE) 9-4fav (9-12) Tracked leader, ridden and effort over 1f out, stayed on to chase winner inside final furlong, no impression, 2nd of 7, 2 1/4l behind Perfect Act (9-3) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Dec.
The Scorching Wind (IRE) 25-1 (8-9) Always in rear, last of 7, 12l behind Final Drive (8-10) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-100 (2) pol in Dec.
Perfect Act 6-1 (8-11) Started slowly and awkward leaving stalls, took keen hold, held up, never on terms, eased when no chance final furlong, 5th of 6, 9l behind Silaah (8-13) at Kempton 6f cnd stks (4yo+) (4) pol.
Green Manalishi 25-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 9, 10l behind Silaah (8-13) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-95 (3) fbs.
Sioux Rising (IRE) 7-1 (8-9) Took keen hold, prominent, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out, last of 10, 19l behind Nightjar (9-1) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-95 (3) fbs in Dec.
Breathless Kiss (USA) 7-1 (9-4) Towards rear, in rear after 2f, effort 3f out, ridden and raced wide over 1f out, one pace, 4th of 6, 3 1/2l behind Diriculous (9-5) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Vintage (IRE) 10-3 (9-1) Went left start, tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, one pace final furlong, 7th of 10, 2 3/4l behind Anne Of Kiev (9-6) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Dec.