led until headed over 1f out, weakened rapidly final furlong
chased leaders to 3f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leader to over 2f out, soon weakened
bumped start, and soon in rear, never dangerous
started slowly, always behind, some headway over 1f out, but never dangerous
behind, kept on from over 1f out, never nearer
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, stayed on, not troubled leaders
close up for over 2f, soon outpaced
started slowly, in touch to halfway, soon weakened
started slowly, in touch halfway, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, kept on
prominent, headway to lead over 1f out, drew clear inside final furlong, readily
held up behind, stayed on steadily over 1f out, nearest finish
started slowly, behind, headway under pressure 2f out, stayed on to chase winner inside final furlong, no chance with winner
started slowly, in rear, some headway 2f out, never nearer
started slowly, behind, kept on from over 1f out, never dangerous
From a shortlist containing Loch Verdi, Crimson, Dona Vitoria, Merit, Lady Livius and Rosinka, we will side with Loch Verdi. By Green Desert out of the top-class racemare, Lochsong, Loch Verdi will attract plenty of attention on her debut, and she catches our eyes too. Market support would be interesting. Crimson caught a tartar at Pontefract last time but the level of ability she has so far displayed entitles her to a lot of respect tonight. Dona Vitoria, who cost 42,000 guineas, Lady Livius, a half-sister to Galeota, and Merit, who cost 40,000 guineas, also merit consideration. With his stable in good form, Overwing has to be considered, while Marcus Tregoning's Glenrowan and Kitmaah, and John Dunlop's Goodwood March might be worth a look in the betting, although Dunlop's Rosinka, a 58,000 guineas daughter of Soviet Star, might be his strongest representative. In an interesting race, and one that should certainly be viewed with an eye to the future, those that have been named seem to hold the best profiles, with the sentimental selection being Loch Verdi.
Becky Moss (USA) Red Ransom filly out of a maiden racemare.
Chessee (IRE) 28-1 (8-8) Slowly into stride, raced centre, soon pushed along in rear, came stand's side halfway, 11th of 13, 11l behind Musical High (8-11) at Leicester 6f 2yo fll mdn (4) gf.
Crimson (IRE) 3-1fav (8-11) Chased leaders, led over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 14, 3l behind Nannina (8-11) at Pontefract 6f 2yo mdn fll (5) gf.
Dona Vitoria Diktat filly, half-sister to several winners between 6f & 1m4f.
Glenrowan (USA) Danzig filly, half-sister to 2m winner Red Scorpion.
Goodwood March Foxhound filly, half-sister to 7f winners Play That Tune and Nice Tune.
Kitmaah Alhaarth filly, half-sister to 1m2f winner Baawrah.
Lady Livius (IRE) Titus Livius filly, half-sister to the useful 6f-7f winner Galeota and 5f winner Vermilliann.
Loch Verdi Green Desert filly, half-sister to 6f-7f winner Lochridge.
Marie (IRE) Observatory filly out of 7f to 1m4f winner Marie de Bayeux.
Million All Day (IRE) Daylami filly, half-sister to numerous winners on the flat and over hurdles.
Mo Chroi Observatory filly, half-sister to 6f winner Here To Me and 7f winner Exit Smiling.
Moyoko (IRE) Mozart filly, half-sister to 1m-1m2f winner Karaoke.
Overwing (IRE) Fasliyev filly out of a mare placed in Germany.
Queen of Fire Dr Fong filly out of a once-raced mare.
Ridgeway Cross (IRE) 14-1 (8-11) Pulled hard, held up, effort 2f out, soon one pace, 7th of 11, 5l behind Titian Saga (8-11) at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn fll (5) gf.
Rosinka (IRE) Soviet Star filly, half-sister to numerous winners on the flat and over jumps.
Strut Danehill Dancer filly, half-sister to 5f-1m winner Brag.
Thornfield Clo (IRE) 66-1 (8-6) Slowly into stride, behind, headway on outside over 2f out, ridden and no impression, 11th of 17, 11l behind Suesam (8-4) at Newbury 6f 2yo fll mdn aut (5) gf.
Stormy Monday Cadeaux Genereux filly, half-sister to a middle-distance winner.
