mid-division, ridden over 4f out, soon lost touch, held off over 2f out, virtually pulled up final furlong
tracked winner, ridden over 2f out, effort, every chance over 1f out, no extra, one pace final furlong
slowly into stride, soon in mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened from 2f out
held up, ridden 3f out, no headway final 2f, soon weakened
prominent, chased leaders 4f out, effort over 1f out, not quicken, weakened inside final furlong
started slowly, always towards rear, lost touch over 2f out
tracked leaders, weakened from 3f out
made all, led, soon 6 lengths clear, pressed over 1f out, stayed on gamely, all out
behind, headway over 2f out, kept on to take 3rd inside final furlong, nearest finish
in rear, steady headway from over 1f out, nearest finish, not troubled leaders
held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on, not reach leaders
in touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on, no real impression from over 1f out
Zifaaf gets the vote over Anna Towkaska, Dangerous Dancer, Fidelia and Circle Of Love. This is yet another race that that could throw up plenty of future winners, but on this occasion it is best to rely on Zifaaf who will know what the game is all about, having had three outings so far. Granted, the daughter of Silver Hawk may have been slightly flattered by her proximity to Jamboretta at Goodwood last time, but she will benefit from the step up in trip here, and can open her account today under Richard Hills. Anna Towkaska, a half-sister to Stotsfold, picked up really well in the closing stages once the penny had dropped on her Lingfield bow, and she is entitled to figure in proceedings, while Dangerous Dancer showed marked improvement at Salisbury last time and is another to consider. Fidelia will have her supporters as well, having contested a Listed race at Chester where she raced much too keenly. If she settles better today, she is another that can go close. Circle Of Love showed enough in two starts as a juvenile to warrant respect, and she will undoubtedly come on for the run, and any market support for the likes of Beseech and Dabawiyah should be heeded. Zifaaf is our pick though.
Anna Towkaska 14-1 (8-9) Held up towards rear, headway 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 6l behind Royal Rationale (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 1f mdn aut stk (5) gf in May.
Circle of Love 5-2 (9-0) Prominent, ridden 2f out, kept on final furlong, 3rd of 14, 2 1/2l behind Light Shift (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 2yo mdn fll (4) gf in Sept.
Dabawiyah (IRE) Intikhab filly, half-sister to several winners from 6f-1m4f including the useful Rabah.
Dangerous Dancer (IRE) 20-1 (8-9) In touch, ridden 3f out, kept on from 2f out, 4th of 11, 3l behind Dance of Light (8-12) at Salisbury 1m 3f mdn fll (4) gs in May.
Fidelia (IRE) 18-1 (8-12) Took keen hold, held up towards rear, effort on outside over 2f out, soon ridden and no impression, 7th of 11, 10l behind Light Shift (8-12) at Chester 1m 3f 3yo lst fll (1) gf in May.
Gemstone Lass (FR) Peintre Celebre filly, half-sister to 1m2f-1m4f winner Prenup and winning hurdler Sculastic.
Hayward's Heath 66-1 (8-12) In touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong, 6th of 11, 4l behind Dance of Light (8-12) at Salisbury 1m 3f mdn fll (4) gs in May.
Shirley A Star (USA) 16-1 (8-12) Ridden to lead after 2f, ridden and headed 2f out, soon weakened, 9th of 13, 11l behind Come April (8-12) at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) pol.
Soul Mountain (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden and kept on same pace final 2f, 7th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Yaqeen (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 3yo mdn fll (4) gf in Apr.
Sugarbush Kingmambo filly, half-sister to 1m1f winner Otelcaliforni.
Unreachable Star 25-1 (9-0) Bumped start, mid-division, ridden over 2f out, stayed on one pace final furlong, 7th of 16, 5l behind Puggy (9-0) at Salisbury 7f 2yo mdn fll (2) gf in Aug.
Zifaaf (USA) 5-2 (9-0) In touch, switched left over 2f out, stayed on to chase winner inside final furlong but always held, 2nd of 9, 3/4l behind Jamboretta (9-0) at Goodwood 1m 1f 3yo mdn fll (5) gd in May.
Krasivaya (IRE) 16-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride, ran green and always in rear, 14th of 15, 24l behind Passing Hour (8-9) at Goodwood 1m mdn fll (5) gd.
Beseech (IRE) 20-1 (8-5) Chased leaders, hung right on bend over 5f out, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 2f out, 10th of 11, 21l behind Mad Rush (9-3) at Haydock 1m 3f 3yo mdn (5) gd in May.
