in touch, headway to track leader 3f out, soon led, ridden and kept on until headed 1f out, not pace of winner
mid-division, pushed along 3f out, soon outpaced
in touch, effort going well 2f out, quickened to lead 1f out, ridden clear
in touch, ridden and weakened 2f out
soon in touch on outer, ridden to press leaders over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
behind, steady headway from 2f out, kept on, never nearer
restless in stalls, slowly away, always behind
towards rear, pushed along on outer 3f out, kept on from 2f out, went 3rd entering final furlong, never nearer
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, soon hung left and no impression, weakened approaching final furlong
led to 8f out, stayed with leader, led 4f out to inside final 3f, weakened over 1f out
led 8f out, headed 4f out, weakened 2f out
This is probably the best fillies maiden of the season so far and the likes of Aunt Julia, Alumni Play Me are all very much respected. However, preference is given to Oaks entry Karliyna, whose yard have already had a first time out winner this term and obviously have their game plans in order. Gems Of Araby had numerous options this week and, being Henry Cecil's first runner of the season, has to be considered. She is a half-sister to the useful Double Crossed and can be expected to cope with at least this trip. Alumni is related to several three-year-old winners and can pay her way this term. Still she is also down to run at Windsor later in the week and the this may be just a fact finding mission with her. Aunt Julia and Ruby Wine hold experience from last term and are set to encounter a more appropriate trip. There should be more to come from both as they gain in experience. Play Me is also worth a mention, as Newbury has long been stated as Peter Chapple-Hyam's favourite place to introduce his better two-year-olds. However, Sir Michael Stoute's record with three-year-olds at this track has already produced a respectable 29% strike-rate over the last five years - which can be added to with the Aga Khan-owned Karliyna if all goes to plan on her debut.
Alumni Selkirk filly, half-sister to numerous winners including the useful bad Bertrich Again and the smart Prolix.
Aquilonia Giant's Causeway filly, half-sister to winning miler Pont Allaire.
Aunt Julia 50-1 Held up mid-division, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, kept on, 3rd of 14, 3l behind Quickfire at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn fll (D3) gf in Sept.
Dancingintheclouds (IRE) 10-1 Behind, never on terms, 8th of 15, 10l behind Titian Time at Newmarket 1m 2yo mdn fll (D2) gf in Sept.
Disobey Machiavellian filly, half-sister to 5f winner Davo's Boy.
Eswarah Unfuwain filly, half-sister to numerous winners on the Flat and over jumps.
Gems of Araby Zafonic filly out of middle-distance winner Clepsydra.
Karliyna (IRE) Rainbow Quest filly, half-sister to several winners includinf smart stayer Kasthari.
Mango Groove (IRE) Unfuwain filly, half-sister to winners on the Flat and over hurdles.
Merayaat (IRE) Darshaan filly out of a lightly raced mare.
Montfleur Sadler's Wells filly, half-sister to 2 winning milers.
Muzdaherha Entrepreneur filly, half-sister to three winners from 1m to 1m6f.
Play Me Nashwan filly, half-sister to winning miler Soviet Flash.
Ruby Wine 12-1 Held up, slightly hampered over 2f out, headway over 1f out, no impression on winner, 2nd of 11, 4l behind Shanghai Lily at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn fll (D) gs in Aug.
Silver Highlight (CAN) Evensfav Chased leaders, ridden and effort 2f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, not reach winner, 2nd of 11, nk behind Rumbalara at Bath 1m 2yo mdn (D3) gd in Sept.
You Too Monsun filly out of winning miler You Are The One.
Virtue Vettori filly, half-sister to winners on the Flat and over jumps.
