towards rear centre, never dangerous
led stands side and overall leader until over 1f out, faded
tracked leaders centre, weakened 2f out
chased leader stand side, edged left and joined centre group over 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong
tracked leader centre, pushed along to lead entering final furlong, soon clear, easily
chased leaders centre, effort over 1f out, one paced final furlong
towards rear centre, headway under pressure 2f out, one pace final furlong
in touch centre until outpaced and hung left from halfway
in touch centre, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
led centre, overall leader over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, no chance with winner
It is interesting that Godolphin have persevered with SILK TRAIL in maiden company and she can finally break that tag at the fourth attempt tonight, with Kammaan the apparent danger. Silk Trail, a filly by Dubai Destination, is dropped back in trip here to 7f after going close in a similar Salisbury contest last time. Fast ground suits, she has the most solid form on offer here and with little else inspiring she looks likely to be up to the task. Kammaan has had one extra run and on three of her four starts she has performed with credit. Michael Jarvis does well with his fillies and it should not be long before this one gets her nose in front, although the return to this trip is not necessarily a positive. Debutant Pure Heir is related to nine winners, including over this specialist trip, so that is a plus for David Barron's runner and with the yard still in-form money for her would be interesting. Lady Bluesky showed little on her flat race debut at Ayr but has hinted at ability in bumpers and if better for that recent run she could make her presence felt, but we will side with Silk Trail.
Lady Bluesky 8-1 (9-2) In rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on from over 1f out, 6th of 10, 8l behind Crime Writer (9-3) at Ayr 7f mdn stks (5) gd.
Little Pandora 80-1 (7-11) Always behind, hung right throughout, 11th of 13, 37l behind Punching (9-2) at Southwell 7f hacp 0-70 (5) fbs in Apr.
Arriva La Diva 22-1 (8-12) Chased leaders to halfway, 14th of 15, 16l behind New Leyf (9-3) at Ripon 6f 3yo mdn (5) gd.
Chichen Daawe 80-1 (8-5) Mid-division, ridden along and headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 15, 8l behind New Leyf (9-3) at Ripon 6f 3yo mdn (5) gd.
Kammaan 10-1 (8-8) Tracked leaders, challenged 3f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 12, 5l behind Cipher (8-13) at Redcar 1m mdn auc stks (6) gd.
Le Reve Royal 18-1 (8-10) Mid-division, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 14th of 18, 32l behind Hel's Angel (9-4) at Thirsk 1m 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gd in May.
Pure Heir (USA) Perfect Soul filly out of Regal Baby.
Riley Queen Bee (USA) 13-2 (8-12) Prominent, led after 2f, saddle soon slipped, headed over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 10, 47l behind Crime Writer (9-3) at Ayr 7f mdn stks (5) gd.
See That Girl 20-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, pulled hard, soon prominent, pushed along over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 15th of 17, 16l behind Apple Charlotte (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 2yo stks (4) gs in Nov.
Silk Trail 11-4fav (9-0) With leaders, disputed lead from 2f out, still upsides inside final furlong, unable to quicken towards finish, 3rd of 14, 3/4l behind Mrs Beeton (9-0) at Salisbury 1m Maiden Fillies Stakes (3yo) (5) gf.
