tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, lost 2nd and weakened 2f out
held up last, pushed along 4f out, no chance final 2f
tracked leaders in 3rd, pushed along 4f out, effort on outside 2f out, stayed on to take 2nd well inside final furlong
raced in 4th, headway to track leading pair 4f out, went 2nd 2f out, led over 1f out, in command final furlong, ridden out
led, ridden and kept on when strongly from 2f out, headed over 1f out, no impression, lost 2nd well inside final furlong
A high quality renewal and Promising Lead is taken to account for Measured Tempo and Cast In Gold. Sir Michael Stoute's filly won well on debut and while the fact that she is a daughter of Danehill may slightly concern some, it is worth noting that her dam, Arrive, did handle soft ground perfectly well. Measured Tempo is a previous winner with significant cut underfoot. Her stable form has scarcely inspired confidence this term and the jury has to be out as a consequence despite rumours that she is working well on the gallops. Cast In Gold had to wait until October before breaking her maiden. She can front run if required. Ransom Captive was last of seven in a hot listed event at Lingfield. The winner of that race has gone on to campaign at Group 3 level. Connections believe that In Safe Hands should improve for a step up in trip although this is a lot tougher than the Nottingham maiden previously won. Fiumcino needs to step up on all known events. Promising Lead looks to have plenty to like about her at this level and secures the nomination.
Cast In Gold (USA) 7-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, every chance inside final 2f, weakened final furlong, 4th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Majestic Roi (9-0) at Newbury 7f 3yo fll Grp 3 (1) gf in Apr.
Fiumicino 8-1 (8-12) Led centre trio, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out, 5th of 7, 15l behind Dalvina (8-12) at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo lst fll (1) gf.
In Safe Hands (IRE) 4-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, soon in touch, headway on inner over 3f out, stayed on to lead inside final furlong, won at Nottingham 1m 3yo mdn (5) gd beating Truly Enchanting (9-0) by 1l, 16 ran.
Measured Tempo 4-1 (9-0) Always prominent, led over 1f out, edged out final furlong, ran on well, won at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn fll (5) sft in Oct beating Siamese Cat (9-0) by 3l, 20 ran.
Ransom Captive (USA) 12-1 (8-9) Streadied start, held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, never troubled leaders, weakened over 1f out, last of 7, 4 1/2l behind Fares (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 3yo lst stk (1) pol in Apr.
Promising Lead 10-3fav (9-0) Tracked leaders, led inside final 2f, ridden entering final furlong, ran on well, won at Newbury 7f 3yo mdn fll (4) gf in Apr beating Sister Act (9-0) by 1/2l, 16 ran.
