prominent, ridden 2f out, one pace until weakened final furlong
tracked leaders, pushed along over 3f out, soon behind
held up, headway over 2f out, ridden and one pace final furlong
led briefly and remained in touch, regained lead 3f out, kept on gamely, headed post
mid-division, pushed along halfway, soon behind
behind, pushed along halfway, never near to challenge
mid-division, effort over 2f out, no impression
dwelt, soon led, pushed along, headed 3f out, weakened over 1f out
dwelt, towards rear, never dangerous
in touch, ridden 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
held up behind leaders, ridden over 1f out, battled on strongly to lead post
A chance is taken with Topatoo, who gets a narrow verdict over Ladeena and Bodhi Tree, while Zayn Zen could have more to offer and has each-way claims on these terms. The last named ran well here last September and certainly has the capability to win a race somewhere along the line. She may not want the ground too soft though and any rain will not help her cause. Bodhi Tree shape promisingly at Lingfield on her sole previous start. She is bred to appreciate at least this trip and is another future prospect to keep tabs on. Ladeena has the benefit of a recent run and has to be considered as a threat to them all. Being by Dubai Millennium, her connections will no doubt be wanting her to find a race sooner rather than later. The market will tell us whether the betting public think it will happen today. However, Topatoo is likely to represent far greater value and just gets our vote today. The daughter of Bahamian Bounty encountered a potentially smart individual on her juvenile debut but did well to finish so close after missing the break. The step up in trip will help her settle and it will be no surprise to see Darryll Holland try and make plenty of use of her right from the off.
Bodhi Tree (USA) 7-1 Tracked leaders, ridden to chase leaders 2f out, switched left to chase winner approaching 1f out but no impression, 3rd of 14, 1 1/2l behind Meditation at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn (D3) pol in Oct.
Bouquet 22-1 Raced centre, held up in rear, ridden and headway 2f out, soon one pace, 7th of 15, 10l behind Tahrir at Newmarket 7f 3yo mdn fll gf.
Clara Bow (IRE) 8-1 Held up, pushed along 3f out, soon weakened, last of 7, 23l behind Bibury Flyer at Newbury 7f 2yo lst fll (A1) sft in Oct.
French School 16-1 Led, ridden and headed just inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 4th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Promoted Deputy at Lingfield 7f 2yo fll mdn (D3) pol in Sept.
Inka Dancer (IRE) 10-1 Slowly into stride, soon tracking leaders, ridden over 2f out, edged right final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 13, 2 1/2l behind Nota Bene at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (D3) gd in Oct.
Ladeena (IRE) 4-1 Raced centre, chased leader, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace, 4th of 15, 7l behind Tahrir at Newmarket 7f 3yo mdn fll gf.
Topatoo 50-1 Slowly away, soon recovered, ridden and headway over 2f out, switched right entering final furlong, stayed on, 3rd of 10, 5l behind Maggie Jordan at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn (D3) sft in Oct.
Zayn Zen 9-2 Tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 9, 5l behind Russian Revolution at Ayr 1m 2yo mdn fll (D2) sft in Oct.
