chased leader, was pushed along halfway, ridden over 1f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
held up, driven and headway 2f out, ridden to chase winner final furlong
held up, pushed along halfway, ridden over 1f out, stayed on towards finish
held up, headway 2f out, ridden and one paced until weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders to halfway
made all, tacked left to far rail after 1f, ridden over 1f out, kept on gamely final furlong
dwelt and was always behind
This represents a good chance for Cape Clumbine to land a Listed race, and she shades the vote from Indian Maiden and Coconut Squeak. Fifth in last year's 1,000 Guineas, the selection then failed to build on that. However, having the size and scope to make a lovely four-year-old - and having proven on her racecourse debut that she likes soft going - she gets our vote today. Already a Listed winner, Coconut Squeak returned for the season with a good run behind Echelon at Lingfield. Grant her all due respect, while the course and distance winner Indian Maiden comes here in great heart following a Bath win and a good run at Lingfield - although on that form she has a neck to find with Coconut Squeak. Angus Newz looks held by Indian Maiden on recent form. It all adds up to a good race, with Cape Columbine getting the vote.
Coconut Squeak 33-1 (9-3) Led, strongly pressed from 2f out, headed approaching final furlong, not quicken, 4th of 8, 1 1/2l behind Echelon (9-3) at Lingfield 7f fll stk Grp 3 (1) gd.
Indian Maiden (IRE) 11-2 (9-3) Held up in rear, effort over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 8, 1 1/2l behind Echelon (9-3) at Lingfield 7f fll stk Grp 3 (1) gd.
Cape Columbine 15-2 (8-13) Raced stands side, in touch, effort over 2f out, weakening when not much room over 1f out, 15th of 17, 8l behind Paradise Isle (8-13) at Newmarket 6f lst stk (1) gd in Apr.
Clear Impression (IRE) 18-1 (9-0) Hampered start, soon chased leaders, ridden and every chance 1f out, faded, 3rd of 14, 1 1/2l behind Indian Maiden (9-4) at Bath 5f lst fll stk (1) gf.
Shifty Night (IRE) 12-1 (7-13) Soon prominent, led over 4f out, headed over 2f out, stayed on same pace, 6th of 11, 7l behind Count Cougar (8-10) at Southwell 6f hcap (5) fbs.
Angus Newz 7-1 (8-5) In touch, ridden to chase leaders halfway, one pace, 5th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Indian Maiden (9-4) at Bath 5f lst fll stk (1) gf.
Christa Bee 16-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, mid-division, ridden when not much room, lost place 3f out, kept on final furlong, never troubled leaders, 8th of 12, 6l behind Empress Jain (9-4) at Chester 5f 3yo hcp (2) gf.