raced keenly, soon steadied mid-division on inside, ridden out wide 2f out, plugged on same pace inside final furlong
off the pace towards rear, some late headway, never dangerous
good speed from wide draw to lead, ridden and narrowly headed over 1f out, rallied gamely to lead again inside final furlong
mid-division out wide, wide bend and lost place after 2f, towards rear, pushed along and struggling over 3f out, soon behind
chased leaders, went 2nd halfway, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, stayed on
chased leaders out wide, pushed along over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
off the pace in last pair, never involved
behind, headway on inside over 1f out, plugged on inside final furlong
held up in mid-division, headway out wide 3f out, went 3rd over 2f out, shaken up and unable to quicken 2f out, soon hung left, lost 3rd inside final furlong, kept on
chased leaders on inside, weakened 2f out
awkwardly away, soon mid-division and raced keenly, weakened and behind final 3f
chased winner until halfway, handy 3rd until over 2f out, went 3rd again inside final furlong, never going pace of leading duo
A host of these are likely to improve from their initial runs and there are a few choicely-bred newcomers to add to the mix. Strega De Vega is among the former category having made her debut in a very hot novice event at Newmarket in June. Cave Diver was an eye-catcher at Haydock last month, despite missing the break. Yummylicious was also slowly away when sixth at HQ last month but Tamarama weakened close home over 7f at Goodwood. Gold Charm and Icy Lady have scope and Fresh Hope travelled strongly for a long way at Newcastle when well supported. Romantic Symbol and SEASCAPE GIRL have nice pedigrees. The latter is a half-sister to two winners and her dam won over this course and distance on debut so she gets a tentative vote.
Banned Ulysses filly out of Clarietta.
Baroque Star (IRE) Lope De Vega filly out of Gallic Star.
Cave Diver 7-1 (9-0) Off the pace in last trio, pushed along halfway, headway far side of group and plugged on in modest 4th over 1f out, went well held 3rd towards finish, 3rd of 8, 8 1/2l behind Kawida (9-0) at Haydock 7f mdn fll stks (4) sft in Aug.
Clonsilla Rose (IRE) 200-1 (9-0) Raced mid-division, ridden 3f out, plugged on one pace, 4th of 9, 5 1/2l behind Minnamoolka (9-4) at Salisbury 6f fll stks (4) gd in Aug.
Fresh Hope 2-1fav (9-0) Mid-division, switched left and headway over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, no impression final 100 yards, kept on same pace, 4th of 8, 2 1/4l behind Gifted Gold (9-0) at Newcastle 7f mdn fll stks (5) pol in Sep.
Gold Charm (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Close up, pushed along 3f out, weakened final furlong, last of 5, 7 1/4l behind Star From Afarhh (9-0) at Newmarket 7f fll stks (4) gf in Jul.
Manshoodah (USA) 13-2 (9-0) Edged right and bumped rival start, led, headed 2f out, weakened from over 1f out, 7th of 8, 8 1/2l behind Gifted Gold (9-0) at Newcastle 7f mdn fll stks (5) pol in Sep.
Present Moment (IRE) No Nay Never filly out of Danehill's Dream.
Romantic Symbol (IRE) Sea The Stars filly out of Silk Words.
Seascape Girl Time Test filly out of Marine Girl.
Strega De Vega (IRE) 12-1 (8-11) In touch, pushed along 2f out, not trouble leaders, 7th of 12, 10l behind Lusail (9-8) at Newmarket 7f stks (4) gs in Jun.
Tamarama 9-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden and pressed leaders 2f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 10, 5l behind Piffle (9-2) at Goodwood 7f fll stks (4) gf in Sep.
Icy Lady 33-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, one pace thereafter, 5th of 8, 9l behind Bouquet (9-0) at Ascot 1m fll stks (4) gf in Sep.
Paddy's Fancy 40-1 (9-0) Bumped start, always behind, last of 8, 9 1/4l behind Gifted Gold (9-0) at Newcastle 7f mdn fll stks (5) pol in Sep.
Yummylicious 18-1 (9-0) Dwelt in touch, pushed along over 1f out, not trouble leaders, 6th of 11, 7 1/2l behind Silk Romance (9-0) at Newmarket 7f fll stks (4) gf in Aug.
