raced centre, held up, ridden and headway 2f out, no impression
raced stand side, tracked leaders, ridden and weakened over 2f out
raced stand side, in touch, ridden 3f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out
raced stand side, tracked leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, stayed on
raced stand side, tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
raced centre, intouch, ridden and weakened 2f out
raced stand side, held up in touch, progress to lead over 1f out, ridden, hung right and joined final furlong, all out, held on gamely (finished 1st, disqualifed and placed 2nd)
ponied to start, raced centre, in touch, ridden weakened 2f out
raced alone far side, pulled hard, prominent, joined centre group halfway, ridden and weakened over 2f out
raced centre, tracked leaders, ridden to lead centre group over 2f out, kept on, no chance with stand side
led centre group until halfway, weakened 2f out
raced centre, held up, headway 2f out, weakened final furlong
raced centre, tracked leader, led that group halfway, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
raced centre, in touch, ridden to chase leader over 1f out, kept on, no chance with stand side
raced stand side, overall leader, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
raced centre, in rear, headway 3f out, weakened and hung left over 1f out
raced stand side, held up, headway 2f out, ridden to join winner and carried right from over half a furlong out, driven and just held (finished 2nd, awarded race)
Nonrunner
SETA may be able to live up to the reputation she created when running away with a maiden on debut and she's taken to lower the colours of Special Duty and Rumoush. The French filly has plenty to live up to as two of the trainer's previous three winners of the Cheveley Park Stakes went on to win this Classic and it may not be wise to read too much into Special Duty's defeat on her return. She's reportedly come to herself since then and has been pleasing connections in her work although there are slight question marks about her ability to get the trip and, in particular, if the rain gets into the ground. Rumoush leapt into the picture with an impressive performance in Listed company last month and this half-sister to last year's winner has to be taken seriously. There's plenty of stamina in her pedigree which has led some to question her effectiveness over this shorter trip whilst rain could also be an issue. Rain certainly won't be a concern for Seta who is preferred by Kieren Fallon to Nell Gwyn winner Music Show. That's an encouraging vote of confidence for supporters of Luca Cumani's filly who may not have handled the quick ground when turned over at a short price in the May Hill whilst her handler also felt that she was still on the weak side at that juncture. She has something to find on the book with the principals but looked out of the top drawer on debut and Seta is taken to confirm that impression with conditions likely to suit.
Blue Maiden 12-1 (8-12) In touch on far rail until hampered, lost place and shuffled back approaching 3f out, soon switched left, rallied over 1f out, chased winner inside final furlong, stayed on, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Music Show (9-1) at Newmarket 7f 3yo fll Grp 3 (1) gd in Apr.
Devoted To You (IRE) 2-1fav (8-9) Tracked leaders, 5th 3f out, soon driven along, improved into 2nd and challenged 1 1/2f out, kept on well under pressure inside final furlong, just failed, 2nd of 9, hd behind Pollen (9-10) at Curragh 1m fll stks G3 sft in Mar.
Distinctive 16-1 (8-12) Keen held up, steady headway from 3f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not pace to threaten leaders, 6th of 11, 5l behind Music Show (9-1) at Newmarket 7f 3yo fll Grp 3 (1) gd in Apr.
Gile Na Greine (IRE) 11-4 (9-1) Tracked leaders, ridden in 2nd 2f out, kept on same pace without troubling winner final furlong, 2nd of 7, 3l behind Hen Night (9-1) at Dundalk 1m fll stk pol in Apr.
Habaayib 8-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, switched left over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, carried left and every chance well inside final furlong, held close home, 2nd of 8, nk behind Puff (9-0) at Newbury 7f 3yo fll Grp 3 (1) gd in Apr.
Hibaayeb 8-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, came through on inside to lead just over 1f out, hung left inside final furlong, ridden out, won at Ascot 1m 2yo fll Grp 1 (1) gd in Sep beating Lady Darshaan (8-12) by 3/4l, 9 ran.
Jacqueline Quest (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) Soon tracked leader, led 3f out, ridden and pressed 2 fout, kept slight lead until headed approaching final furlong, soon weakened, 7th of 11, 8l behind Music Show (9-1) at Newmarket 7f 3yo fll Grp 3 (1) gd in Apr.
Lady Darshaan (IRE) 9-1 (8-12) Always prominent, ridden over 1f out, edged slightly right entering final furlong, soon hampered and struck on nose by winning jockey's whip, held after, 2nd of 9, 3/4l behind Hibaayeb (8-12) at Ascot 1m 2yo fll Grp 1 (1) gd in Sep.
Misheer 5-2 (9-0) Prominent, took keen hold, led over 5f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 8, 1 3/4l behind Puff (9-0) at Newbury 7f 3yo fll Grp 3 (1) gd in Apr.
Music Show (IRE) 6-1 (9-1) Held up on far rail, switched left to outside over 2f out, good headway over 1f out, strong run to lead approaching final furlong, driven and stayed on well, won at Newmarket 7f 3yo fll Grp 3 (1) gd in Apr beating Blue Maiden (8-12) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
Nurture (IRE) 13-2 (8-12) Mid-division, headway over 4f out, ridden well over 1f out, slight lead entering final furlong, headed post, 2nd of 13, ns behind Timepiece (8-12) at Newmarket 1m 2yo lst fll (1) gd in Oct.
Pipette 13-8fav (8-12) Held up, pushed along 3f out, headway to chase leader over 1f out, ridden to lead 1f out, ran on, readily (hand timed), won at Kempton 1m Fillies Conditions Stakes (3yo) (2) pol in Apr beating Bella Swan (8-12) by 1 1/4l, 6 ran.
Pollenator (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) Held up, not clear run and switched left over 2f out, strong run between horses and quickened to lead final 100 yards, won at Doncaster 1m 2yo fll Grp 2 (1) gf in Sep beating Hibaayeb (8-12) by 1/2l, 7 ran.
Rumoush (USA) 7-2 (8-8) Slowly into stride held up, good headway on outside 3f out, tracked leader going well 2f out, edged right and led over 1f out, soon quickened clear, won at Newmarket 1m 1f 3yo Listed stks (1) gd in Apr beating Fighter Boy (8-13) by 2 1/2l, 9 ran.
Sent From Heaven (IRE) 8-1 (8-12) Led, swished tail occasionally from 3f out, moved off rail 2f out, headed just over 1f out, looking held but close 3rd when badly hampered inside final furlong, no impression after, 4th of 9, 2 3/4l behind Hibaayeb (8-12) at Ascot 1m 2yo fll Grp 1 (1) gd in Sep.
Seta 4-7fav (8-12) Steadied start, took keen hold, held up, headway on outside over 2f out, led over 1f out, driven and narrowly headed inside final furlong, unable to quicken final 100 yards, 3rd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Pollenator (8-12) at Doncaster 1m 2yo fll Grp 2 (1) gf in Sep.
Special Duty (8-13) 3rd of 7, 1l behind Joanna (8-13) at Maisons-Laffitte(FR) 7f stk gs in Apr.
Puff (IRE) 7-1 (9-0) Keen early, tracked leaders, ridden and ran on from over 1f out, edged left and led well inside final furlong, kept on, won at Newbury 7f 3yo fll Grp 3 (1) gd in Apr beating Habaayib (9-0) by nk, 8 ran.
