held up towards rear on outside, headway from 3f out, hard ridden and stayed on from over 1f out, never able to challenge
chaser leader, led 2f out, ridden and headed approaching final furlong, stayed on same pace
led on rail, headed 2f out, weakened quickly
steadied start, took keen hold, held up towards rear, ran on inside final furlong, nearest at finish
chased leaders on rail, switched left over 2f out, soon challenging, every chance over 1f out, not pace of winner inside final furlong
hung left and reminders 4f out, never on terms
pulled hard, soon prominent on outside, under pressure halfway, weakened rapidly tailed off
held up towards rear on stands side rail, smooth headway and switch left well over 1f out, came between horses to lead approaching final furlong, ridden and ran on well comfortably
soon well out paced and detached, swtich left to outside 3f out, ran on inside final furlong, never able to challenge
slowly into stride, held up in rear, swtiched left and headway on outside over 2f out, never troubled leaders
chased leaders, ridden and hung left 3f out, weakening when stumbled and lost action over 2f out
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The draw is in the favour of SPEEDY GURU and she can get the better of Perfect Friend and Queen of Thebes. Henry Candy's 3-year-old filly looked like one to stay on the right side of when she won at Pontefract back in October. She has not been seen out since, but if she is fit enough to do herself justice on her seasonal bow she should run a big race. Perfect Friend is a model of consistency but the draw is far from ideal and the suspicion is that the handicapper may now be catching up with her. Queen Of Thebes would have claims on the form she showed as a juvenile, but she has been a little disappointing so far this season. Clive Cox has his string in good form so his course and distance winner Lighthearted could go well at a price, but Speedy Guru looks a smart prospect and she gets our vote.
Perfect Friend 10-1 (8-12) Held up, no mpression until ridden well over 1f out, ran on strongly, not reached leaders, 3rd of 9, 2 3/4l behind Victoria Sponge (9-0) at Goodwood 7f flls hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Young Dottie 11-2 (9-0) In touch, ridden 2f out, lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 4th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Cumana Bay (9-2) at Newbury 7f (5) gf in May.
Speedy Guru 9-2fav (8-4) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on to lead last 50 yards, won at Pontefract 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gs in Oct beating Zegna (8-12) by hd, 15 ran.
Queen of Thebes (IRE) 8-1 (9-7) Went right start, chased leaders, pushed along 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 7th of 8, 12l behind Hi Shinko (9-0) at Folkestone 5f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
My Best Bet 14-1 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden and weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 8, 8l behind Mo Mhuirnin (8-9) at Carlisle 7f 3yo fll hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Lighthearted (FR) 5-1fav (9-7) Chased leaders, ridden and hung left over 2f out, soon weakened, 9th of 14, 15l behind Russian Rave (9-3) at Kempton 7f fll hcp (5) pol.
Bella Rowena 16-1 (9-0) Prominent, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 12, 11l behind Balaagha (9-0) at Chester 7f 3yo fll mdn (4) gf in May.
All For You (IRE) 20-1 (8-9) Held up and keen, headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 2nd of 9, 3/4l behind Gassin (9-0) at Nottingham 1m mdn stks (5) gd.
Chadwell Spring (IRE) 25-1 (8-7) Held up, headway and switched left 3f out, ridden to go 3rd over 1f out, kept on, no chance with winner, 3rd of 13, 13l behind Jack Cool (9-3) at Yarmouth 7f 3yo mdn 0-70 (5) gd.
Jewelled Reef (IRE) 11-2 (8-11) In touch, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 5th of 9, 9l behind Very Well Red (9-12) at Bath 1m (5) fm.
Sley (FR) 28-1 (9-2) Soon led, ridden 2 lengths clear over 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened, 7th of 14, 5l behind Sapphire Rose (9-2) at Bath 1m 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) fm in May.
Bea Menace (USA) 13-2 (9-13) Led, headed well over 1f out, held when hampered and bumped well inside final furlong, 7th of 14, 4l behind Cape Melody (10-0) at Chepstow 6f (5) gd.
Lady Micklegate (USA) 50-1 (9-1) Always towards rear, no impression, last of 13, 17l behind Global (9-0) at Salisbury 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gf in May.
Love Allowed 20-1 (8-2) Always outpaced, in rear, no impression, last of 12, 30l behind Cumana Bay (9-2) at Newbury 7f (5) gf in May.
Miss Tikitiboo (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 5th of 15, 1 1/4l behind Pure Rhythm (8-12) at Leicester 6f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
