led, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon weakened
slowly into stride, in rear, pushed along and green over 2f out, kept on, never in contention
in touch, pushed along 3f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, driven along over 2f out, went 2nd under pressure 1f out, no impression on winner
ran green, raced wide, always towards rear
raced in mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, soon one pace and no impression on leaders
pulled hard in mid-division, hard driven over 3f out and soon beaten
in touch, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, not quite pace to challenge
keen hold tracking leaders on outer, challenged over 2f out, soon led, drew clear over 1f out, kept on strongly
behind, pushed along over 3f out, stayed on inside final furlong but not pace to reached leaders
tracked leader, challenged over 2f out, soon one pace and no impression final furlong
pulled hard and always in rear division
held up in rear, some headway, never in contention
Phillipina wasn't far beaten in a much better race than this on debut but stamina could be a problem so we prefer the chances of FLEURISSIMO with Natural Flair also entering calculations. The pick has progressed in two starts and was a surprise 50/1 third in similar company last time out. The form from that race looks solid viewed through the fourth and sixth placed horses, who both won next time up, and with filly staying on well that day the extra yardage shouldn't be an issue. Phillipina was only beaten about four lengths in a stronger race than this on debut. She should come on from that but she weaken late on in that seven furlong contest so it's difficult to recommend her over this longer trip. Natural Flair progressed in two starts last season and hinted this trip would suit when keeping on to land a runner's up spot in October. Hubka was promising on debut but again we have to question stamina while Light Dubai's run last month should have him sharp enough for a challenge. Another tricky race ends the card where Fleurissimo is the pick.
Arabian Pearl (IRE) 66-1 (8-12) Soon towards rear, never a factor, 13th of 15, 24l behind Luminous Eyes (8-12) at Roscommon 7f 2yo mdn sft in Jul.
Carrazara (IRE) 50-1 (8-12) With leader until 2f out, ridden and soon weakened, 6th of 8, 13l behind Ladies Dancing (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo mdn stks (5) pol in Feb.
Dark Quest Rainbow Quest filly out of Pure Grain.
Fisadara 12-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 17, 11l behind Sariska (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 2yo stks (4) gs in Nov.
Fleurissimo 50-1 (9-0) Held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, effort and switched left over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 17, 3l behind Sariska (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 2yo stks (4) gs in Nov.
Haafhd Time (IRE) 22-1 (8-6) Slowly into stride, soon in touch, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 11th of 15, 10l behind Pyrrha (8-4) at Newbury 6f fll mdn stks (4) gf in Jun.
Hukba (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden and every chance from 2f out, unable to quicken near finish, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind Burgundy Ice (9-0) at Leicester 7f 2yo mdn fll (4) in Oct.
Iketi (GR) 25-1 (8-7) Slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden along and ran green over 3f out, headway on outer to take 3rd 1f out, not troubled leading pair, 3rd of 8, 8l behind Coming Back (8-7) at Kempton 1m 2f mdn fll (5) pol in Mar.
Light Dubai (IRE) 4-1 (8-12) In touch, ridden and outpaced by winner from over 1f out, went 2nd entering final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 8, 9l behind Debussy (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo mdn stks (4) pol in Mar.
Natural Flair (USA) 4-1 (9-0) Tracked leader, led over 1f out, soon ridden, headed final 100 yards, kept on, 2nd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Take The Hint (9-0) at Yarmouth 1m 2yo mdn fll stks (5) gs in Oct.
Phillipina 16-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, pushed along 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Lassarina (8-12) at Newbury 7f 2yo fll (2) gd in Sep.
Piquante 10-3 (9-0) Led, headed 4f out, ridden to lead again 2f out, soon wandered under pressure, headed inside final furlong, lost 3rd post, 4th of 14, 3l behind Burgundy Ice (9-0) at Leicester 7f 2yo mdn fll (4) in Oct.
Rare Virtue (USA) Empire Maker filly out of Heat Haze.
Tres Chic (FR) 100-1 (8-12) Mid-division, weakened over 3f out, last of 13, 37l behind Cygnet (9-3) at Nottingham 1m 2yo mdn (5) gs in Oct.
Inhibition 33-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride, headway to chase leaders halfway, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 18, 9l behind Midday (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 2yo mdn (4) gf in Sep.
Megavista (USA) Medaglia D'oro filly out of Bodhavista.
