led, ridden and headed narrowly over 1f out, no extra towards finish
tracked leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, not quicken towards finish
tracked leaders, ridden and headway entering final furlong, led inside final furlong, ran on
tracked leader, ridden to lead narrowly over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, stayed on
dwelt close up in rear, pushed along and headway over 1f out, soon every chance, no extra towards finish
Monza City attracted strong support for a similar race at Haydock a fortnight ago but weakened quickly after showing early pace. Spirit Of Sisra was a 25/1 chance over 5f at Newcastle earlier this month but never really threatened. STAR CACTUS, a $190,000 daughter of Uncle Mo out of a two-year-old winner, showed good pace on her debut over the track and trip two weeks ago and kept on when headed. She had Sky Angel, who cost €800,000 and started favourite, behind though the latter didn't look suited by the very fast ground. Her stable companion Wedding Dance, a 600,000gns yearling, is the second foal of a mare who produced a winner with her first though she'll be suited by further in time.
Monza City (IRE) 15-8fav (9-0) Led, headed over 5f out, pushed along 3f out, weakened from over 1f out, 5th of 7, 10 1/2l behind Golden Melody (9-0) at Haydock 6f fll stks (5) gs in Jun.
Sky Angel (IRE) 9-4fav (9-0) Close up, pushed along and unable to quicken over 2f out, stayed on towards finish, 6th of 9, 2 1/4l behind Valpolicella (9-0) at Newmarket 6f mdn fll stks (5) gf in Jun.
Spirit Of Sisra (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Towards rear, some late headway, never threatened leaders, 6th of 12, 6 3/4l behind Pelekai (9-0) at Newcastle 5f mdn fll stks (5) pol in Jun.
Star Cactus (USA) 3-1 (9-0) Soon led, headed halfway, remained prominent, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 1 3/4l behind Valpolicella (9-0) at Newmarket 6f mdn fll stks (5) gf in Jun.
Wedding Dance (IRE) Invincible Spirit filly out of Wadaa.
