tracked leader far side group, ridden over 1f out, led that group inside final furlong, stayed on same pace
dwelt and was always in rear stands side
led far side group, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home
in touch stands side, ridden 2f out, one pace final furlong
chased leaders to halfway far side
led stands side group, headed over 4f out and remained in touch, ridden to regain lead overall over 1f out, kept on well
chased leaders to halfway stands side
towards rear stands side, soon pushed along, some late headway but was never near to challenge
in touch stands side, led over 4f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon behind
chased leaders to halfway far side group
never better than mid-division
held up behind leaders stands side, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
always behind far side
A few of these are set to go up in the weights at the weekend, none more so than the selection, Auwitesweetheart, who is due to race off a 10lb higher mark for future engagements. Karminskey Park, Grandma Lilly and Joyeaux are others that come into the race on the back of improved performances and are worthy contenders to make the frame today. Karminsky Park has been holding her own on the All Weather of late but has been given a chance by the handicapper off her current mark. She has won off a 4lb higher mark in the past and will have very few excuses for not going close in this company. Joyeaux finished well after missing the kick here a fortnight ago. She delivered on that promise when scooting up under Darryll Holland at Haydock on Saturday and has to be a threat whilst she is in such good heart. As does Grandma Lilly, who is speedy on her day and shaped as of she is running into form at Ripon last week. She does need to confirm that was not just a one-off performance, though and could be risky for win only purposes. Therefore, we go with Auwitesweetheart, who has made a terrific start to her campaign and has every chance of putting some of her elder rivals to the sword if she continues in the same vein.
Marinaite 22-1 Raced keenly in touch, led after 3f, ridden 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened, 9th of 19, 7l behind Archirondel at Beverley 1m 2f hcp gd.
Auwitesweetheart 7-4fav Tracked leaders, led inside final 2f, clear over 1f out, easily, won at Bath 5f 3yo hcp gd beating Samson Quest by 6l, 9 ran.
Riquewihr 11-2 Chased leaders, ridden halfway, every chance inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 6, 1/2l behind Simpsons Mount at Folkestone 5f stk sft.
Fair Compton 10-1 Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, one pace final furlong, 9th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Hadath at Lingfield 7f hcp pol.
Karminskey Park 6-1 Held up in touch, ridden over 1f out, chased winner final furlong, soon one pace, 2nd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Colourful Era at W'hampton 6f amt hcp pol.
Grandma Lily (IRE) 10-1 In touch far side, ridden and every chance approaching final furlong, no extra close home, 3rd of 18, 1l behind Mister Mal at Ripon 6f hcp sft.
Shifty Night (IRE) 7-2fav Tracked leaders on outer, led 3f out, ridden well over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, one pace, 4th of 7, 2l behind Wainwright at Southwell 6f hcp fbs.
Joyeaux 7-2fav Hampered start, in touch, headway halfway, ridden to lead 1f out, ran on, won at Haydock 5f 3yo hcp sft beating Cerebus by 2l, 7 ran.
