lead for 2f, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway under pressure over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
in touch, ridden and one pace final 2f
towards rear, never dangerous
towards rear, never dangerous
slowly into stride, always behind
slowly into stride, held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, headway and effort over 1f out, one pace final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden to challenge over 2f out, kept on
tracked leader, lead after 2f, ridden over 2f out, ran on strongly
in touch, pushed along halfway, ridden and weakened over 2f out
in touch, ridden and effort over 2f out, one pace when not much room inside final furlong, weakened
raced alone standside, never on terms
The 6lb extra for her success at Goodwood may not be enough to stop Dame De Noche in her hat-trick bid and the daughter of Lion Cavern is taken to be too strong for the likes of Bandos, Up Tempo and Bundy here. James Given is carving out a solid reputation with horses of the nature of Dame De Noche and the three-year-old, who seems to handle anything with regard to going, should find this galloping course ideally suits her prominent style of running. Bandos has a theoretical chance at the weights and is better than his latest start would imply, but he does have something to prove after that run and is best watched here. King Harson appeals out of those likely to be available at bigger odds, but he has never won at this trip and is in danger of becoming unreliable. Therefore Dame de Noche looks the safest option despite the fact that she is set to concede in excess of 5lb to her rivals today.