held up, pushed along halfway, never near leaders
led 1f, chased winner after, weakened over 1f out
held up in rear, short of room over 3f out, not clear run 2f out, switched right inside final furlong, ran on, not reach leaders
led 6f out, pushed out, comfortable
slow into stride, towards rear, headway and switched right 2f out, went 3rd 1f out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon one pace
dwelt, held up in touch, ridden and kept on same pace final 2f
held up towards rear, hung left over 3f out, soon weakened
slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden and some headway 2f out, never dangerous
soon prominent, ridden to chase winner over 2f out, no impression from over 1f out
close up, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace
A large field goes to post for this fillies' maiden but on closer inspection not many can be given a serious chance of winning and the principals look to be Cross Channel, Shortest Day and Dubai Melody and the confident vote is given to Cross Channel. The selection was a good third on her debut behind Star Cluster and is sure to have learnt from the experience. From what looks a good draw she looks the one to be on. Shortest Day rates the main danger as she also showed promise on her debut but she was behind the selection on that occasion and there is no reason why she should reverse placings here. Dubai Melody is a well-bred Woodman filly, A half-sister to numerous winners between 5f & 1m2f and should be noted in the market. Time On is another well-bred sort who is sure to have learnt from her debut, but she may do better over a longer trip in time and for the winner we return to Cross Channel.
Chanteuse Noire (USA) War Chant filly, half-sister to 5f winner Lokoya.
Crazy Bear (IRE) 25-1 (8-8) Started slowly, always behind, struggling over 2f out, 10th of 13, 13l behind The London Gang (8-10) at Lingfield 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) pol.
Cresta Gold 40-1 (8-5) Slowly into stride, ran green, behind, kept on final furlong, never dangerous, 5th of 7, 9l behind Morzine (8-6) at Haydock 6f nov fll stk (4) gf in Jun.
Cross Channel (USA) 11-1 (8-11) Led far side group and overall leader until headed and no extra well inside final furlong, 3rd of 18, 1/2l behind Star Cluster (8-11) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn fll (5) gf.
Giverny Spring Lujain filly, half-sister to 1m1f and 1m3f winner Grantley.
In Reality Fantastic Light filly, half-sister to winning miler Ruby Murray.
Korikancha (IRE) Fasliyev filly out of 7f winner Amravati.
Marina Ellen (USA) Giant's Causeway filly out of winning sprinter Carsonality.
Mekyaas Pivotal filly out of a moderate racemare.
Paradise Street (IRE) Machiavellian filly out of an unraced mare.
Penmara 33-1 (8-11) Slowly away, mid-division, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 14, 14l behind Nannina (8-11) at Pontefract 6f 2yo mdn fll (5) gf in Jun.
Ribald Alhaarth filly, half-sister to several winners including Group 3 winner Shemozzle.
Shamsalmaidan (IRE) Fantastic Light filly out of 5f winner Maggi For Margaret.
Shortest Day 9-2fav (8-11) Raced far side, mid-division, ridden halfway, never on terms, 8th of 18, 7l behind Star Cluster (8-11) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn fll (5) gf.
Yes Dear Fantastic Light filly, half-sister to several winners over 6f & 7f.
Dubai Melody (USA) Woodman filly, half-sister to numerous winners between 5f & 1m2f.
Time On 14-1 (8-11) Raced far side, mid-division, struggling halfway, soon beaten, last of 18, 37l behind Star Cluster (8-11) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn fll (5) gf.
