chased leader far side group, ridden over 2f out, no extra towards finish
behind stand side group, ridden halfway, stayed on well inside final furlong, nearest at finish
chased leader stand side, one pace final furlong
led stand side group, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong, no chance with far side group
mid-division far side group, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, ran on to lead towards finish
led far side group, ridden clear over 1f out, headed towards finish
chased leaders far side group, weakened final furlong
always behind far side group, never dangerous
chased leaders stand side group, weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders stand side group, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders far side group, weakened over 1f out
behind far side group, weakened over 1f out
behind far side group, ridden and switched when headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
behind far side group, tailed off final furlong
chased leaders far side group, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders stand side group, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
slowly away and behind stand side group, never dangerous
A wide open nursery can go to Lipizza ahead of Don't Tell Sue, Island Prince and Diane's Choice to name but three. There are certainly plenty in with chances here, but with Frankie Dettori booked to ride, Lipizza is taken to open her account. Neville Callaghan's filly finished last of 12 on her Newmarket debut, but that was behind the highly-rated Short Skirt, and since then the daughter of Spinning World has improved bit-by-bit, reaching the frame at Catterick and on her nursery bow at Lingfield. She again shaped well in fair company on a return to Catterick two weeks ago, and her style of running suggests that this drop back in trip is just what she needs. Don't Tell Sue has failed to add to her Newbury debut win that was gained in rain-softened ground, but she has taken on better opposition in the main so has to be respected. Island Prince has been described as a lazy sort by his trainer, so how he will cope if it comes to a battle in this ground remains to be seen, but he definitely has the ability to take a hand. Diane's Choice has topweight but is going the right way and will find an opportunity before too long, but without being too confident, Lipizza is the pick on this occasion.
Diane's Choice 16-1 (8-9) Soon pushed along towards rear, ran on inside final furlong, finished well, 3rd of 14, 3/4l behind Ten Downing Street (9-0) at Bath 5f 2yo mdn (5) gs in Oct.
The London Gang 33-1 (8-8) Always towards rear, 14th of 18, 11l behind Manston (9-1) at York 6f 2yo hcp (3) gd in Oct.
Island Prince (IRE) 8-1 (9-7) In touch, ridden to chase winner well over 2f out until inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 3rd of 17, 4l behind John Keats (9-6) at Pontefract 6f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Oct.
Don't Tell Sue 15-2 (8-7) Chased leaders, hung left from 2f out, one pace and no impression final furlong, 5th of 12, 2l behind Qusoor (9-7) at Epsom 5f 2yo hcp 0-85 (3) gs in Oct.
Lipizza (IRE) 14-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on final furlong, 4th of 17, 7l behind Il Castagno (8-4) at Catterick 7f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Oct.
Amber Glory 14-1 (8-0) Led until well over 1f out, soon weakened, 7th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Triskaidekaphobia (9-5) at Musselburgh 5f 2yo hcp 0-95 (2) gd in Oct.
John Claude (IRE) 12-1 (8-11) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 5, 12l behind Misu Bond (8-11) at Doncaster 6f Cond Stakes (4) hvy in Sept.
Maggie Minx (IRE) 10-1 (8-2) Dwelt, soon chased leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 10, 4l behind Queen Cobra (8-6) at Yarmouth 5f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) hvy in Oct.
