held up in rear, ridden and some headway over 1f out, never nearer
tracked leaders, ridden halfway, weakened well over 1f out
made all, ridden 2f out, hung right from 1f out, ran on, held on well
slowly away, in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on, nearest finish
held up mid-division, ridden halfway, soon weakened
mid-division, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out
in rear, kept on final furlong, never nearer
keen, held up, hung right throughout, ridden 2f out, no impression
slowly into stride, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on final furlong
soon chased winner, ridden to challenge winner well over 1f out, carried right inside final furlong, held near finish
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on to go 3rd inside final furlong
close up, ridden and weakened well over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden and weakened 2f out
dwelt, soon held up in touch, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on same pace
Nonrunner
Melodramatic will be fancied to take this prize having created a huge impression on her sole outing. Lush is well worth considering as are Danae, Portodora and Alseraaj. The selection was pitched straight into Listed company for her debut and did well to be only beaten around a length and a quarter into fourth. The form looks rock solid and this half-sister to the top class Tante Rose will be expected to win this before going on to better things. She might not have it all her own way though as Lush was well backed to win a strong race at Newbury having shaped well on debut but she failed to give her running. There are mixed messages from the form but the winner is smart and Lush may well yet fulfil her initial promise. Alseraaj, Danae and Portodora all showed ability on their sole outings and should have more to offer this season if they've trained on; they'll need to have done so though if they're to lower the colours of our selection, Melodramatic.
Alseraaj (USA) 7-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, held up in touch, effort over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 14, 11l behind Laughter (9-0) at Leicester 7f 2yo mdn fll (4) sft in Oct.
Cheviot Red 100-1 (9-0) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened 1f out, 7th of 18, 11l behind Joffe's Run (9-0) at Salisbury 7f 2yo mdn fll (2) gf in Sept.
Danae 40-1 (9-0) Held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 5th of 19, 2 1/2l behind La Coveta (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn fll (4) gd in Nov.
Gulf Stream Lady (IRE) Cadeaux Genereux filly, sister to winning sprinter Matuza, half-sister to useful sprinter Resplendent Glory.
Ice Bellini 66-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 13th of 19, 6l behind La Coveta (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn fll (4) gd in Nov.
Ivory Silk 14-1 (8-12) Started slowly, stayed on well from over 1f out, nearest finish, 3rd of 10, 3l behind Tathkaar (8-12) at Kempton 7f mdn fll (5) pol.
Kelowna (IRE) Pivotal filly out of 7f-1m1f winner Kootenay.
Light Hearted Green Desert filly, sister to high-class 6f-7f winner Byron, realted to several other winners.
Lush (IRE) 11-8fav (9-0) Slowly into stride soon pressed leader, led 4f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 8, 10l behind Muthabara (9-0) at Newbury 7f 2yo mdn fll (4) sft in Jun.
Melodramatic (IRE) 7-1 (8-6) Started slowly, towards rear, headway inside final 2f, kept on, not reach leaders, 4th of 10, 1l behind Sharp Nephew (9-0) at Newbury 7f 2yo lst stk (1) gd in Aug.
Miss Brown To You (IRE) Fasliyev filly, half-sister to high-class sprinter Almaty and other winners from 6f-1m4f.
Miss Clarice (USA) Mr Greeley filly, half-sister to numerous winners from 5f-1m1f.
Pampas (USA) 7-4fav (9-0) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, slightly outpaced, kept on inside final furlong, not reach leaders, 3rd of 10, 2l behind Burriscarra (8-11) at Kempton 1m 2yo fll mdn aut (6) pol in Nov.
Portodora (USA) 6-1 (9-0) Bumped start, held up in touch, headway over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, stayed on, 3rd of 12, 1/2l behind Brave Mave (9-0) at Leicester 7f 2yo mdn fll (4) sft in Oct.
Star Acclaim 7-1 (8-7) Took keen hold, disputed lead early, stayed prominent, ridden over 2f out, outpaced, soon weakened, last of 10, 7l behind Moon Crystal (8-7) at Kempton 1m mdn fll (5) pol in Mar.
Toon Army Tobougg filly, half-sister to 7f winners Arnie de Burgh and Play Straight.
Thought Is Free 22-1 (8-8) Always towards rear, 18th of 28, 6l behind Exclamation (8-13) at Newmarket 6f 2yo aut (2) gd in Oct.
