started slowly and went left start, behind, stayed on steadily from over 1f out
mid-division until weakened over 1f out
tracked leader, led just over 2f out, kept on until headed and no extra inside final furlong
tracked leader, every chance 2f out, not quicken over 1f out and one pace
prominent, chased leaders and every chance over 2f out, no extra over 1f out, one pace
in touch, effort 2f out, weakened under pressure over 1f out
led until headed just over 2f out, soon weakened
started slowly, held up, headway 2f out to chase leaders, hung left and weakened over 1f out
held up in touch, steady headway over 1f out, ran on well to lead inside final furlong, ridden out
held up behind, headway 2f out, stayed on to take 3rd final furlong, not troubled leading pair
held up, headway on outer over 2f out, weakened under pressure over 1f out
started slowly, behind, headway 2f out, kept on, not pace to trouble leaders
behind, ridden halfway, no progress and weakened over 1f out
towards rear, outpaced 3f out, never dangerous
Some well-bred fillies are set to come into opposition and several make the shortlist, including: Donna Giovana, Quantum and Proper Lady, who all have big sales races as their targets later in the season. However, a chance is taken with Brian Meehan's newcomer Sleeping Storm, who, like many of her stable's youngsters, has reportedly taken a while to come to hand, but has an eye-catching enough pedigree to be expected to go close now that her handler is happy that she is ready to race. The daughter of Danehill Dancer is related to several high-class performers, including: Feet So Fast and Soar, who were both multiple winners during their juvenile campaigns. The Meehan runners have now turned the corner and, at the likely odds, Sleeping Storm represents good value in a race where solid evidence is thin on the ground. Proper Lady also hails from a yard that should not be underestimated with their youngsters. She is well positioned in the stalls and it will be interesting to see how she fares. Donna Giovana has the benefit of experience on her side and is learning with every run. However, she is already exposed and others have more scope. The John Gosden-trained Quantum is an expensive purchase that will be expected to pay her way before to long. However, it has never been Gosden's policy to rush with his fillies and she may be better for the run. Therefore, we turn to Sleeping Storm for a small stakes play in a contest that looks sure to produce it's share of winners in the future.
Auction Room (USA) Chester House filly, half-sister to 1m2f winner Trekking and 7f winner Tantina.
Best Lady (IRE) King's Best filly, half-sister to 1m2f winner Night Fairy and 1m1f winner Fairy Of The Night.
Celestial Princess 16-1 (8-8) Prominent, pushed along over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, chased winner final furlong, 2nd of 10, 1l behind Rising Cross (8-5) at Beverley 7f 2yo mdn fll aut (5) gf.
Dazed (IRE) 6-1 (8-9) With leader, ridden and kept on one pace from over 1f out, 5th of 10, 5l behind Porters (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (5) gf.
Desert Flair 14-1 (8-11) Slowly away, mid-division, ridden and bumped over 1f out, no impression after, 8th of 10, 5l behind Dhekraa (8-11) at Haydock 6f 2yo mdn fll (5) gf in May.
Donna Giovanna 14-1 (8-9) Mid-division, not clear run over 2f out, switched left and stayed on final furlong but not pace to reach leaders, 4th of 13, 2 1/2l behind Right Again (9-0) at Sandown 7f 2yo mdn (5) gf.
Just Down The Road (IRE) 20-1 (8-9) Led, ridden and pressed from 3f out, kept on well until caught near finish and lost 2nd final strides, 3rd of 13, 3/4l behind Right Again (9-0) at Sandown 7f 2yo mdn (5) gf.
Lavenham (IRE) Kalanisi filly out of a maiden racemare.
Miracle Girl (IRE) Carrowkeel filly out of a lightly-raced mare.
Nasheej (USA) Swain filly out of winning miler El Nafis.
Proper Lady (IRE) Danehill Dancer filly out of winning miler Promising Lady.
Puteri Sas (IRE) Fasliyev filly, half-sister to winning miler Putra Sas.
Quantum (IRE) Alhaarth filly, half-sister to the very useful 7f to 1m4f winner Thakafaat.
Sleeping Storm (IRE) Danehill Dancer filly out of an unraced mare.
South Hill Marju filly, sister to winning miler Goldfill, half-sister to several winners.
Wannabe Posh (IRE) Grand Lodge filly, half-sister to the very useful 6f winner Wannabe Grand and miler Assaaf.
Wings of Dawn In The Wings filly, half-sister to multiple 6f winner Seel Of Approval.
