chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, no impression
dwelt in rear, ridden halfway, kept on, never nearer
disputed lead until overall leader halfway, ridden 2 lengths clear over 1f out, stayed on
mid-division, ridden halfway, not trouble leaders
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on to go 3rd and hung right final furlong
held up, weakened halfway, soon behind, eased final furlong
dwelt, not trouble leaders
disputed lead until halfway, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out
disputed lead until halfway, chased winner until weakened and lost 2 places inside final furlong
This race looks set to go to a newcomer and is therefore hard to be too dogmatic about, but we'll take SAPPHIRE GIRL ahead of Lucky Tale, Little Miss Take and Silca Conegliano. Richard Fahey's filly is bred to be all speed being related to five furlong winners at two, including her half-sister Service who won on debut, so with the yard operating at close to a 50% wins-to-runs ratio with their juveniles and from a good draw she gets the vote. Tim Easterby isn't usually one for debutant winners but he's had two from seven this season so Lucky Tale needs a market check although she's bred to improve for stepping up in distance. Little Miss Take represents Tom Dascombe and has landed the plot draw against the rail. She's interesting on paper being a half-sister to the decent Ajigolo and must be respected. Silca Conegliano represents last year's winning trainer Mick Channon and is another with speedy relatives. She'll be at home on the ground but winning this from stall nine might require an above-average performance. Geesala represents a strong yard and is another who needs a check whilst neither Be A Good Lady nor Majestic Style showed enough on their debuts to get a favourable mention here. The market will of course help guide us in the run-up to this contest but without that to call upon we'll side with Richard Fahey's Sapphire Girl.
Abidhabidubai Dubai Destination filly out of Madamoiselle Jones.
Be A Good Lady 25-1 (8-7) Slowy away, in rear and outpaced, soon detached, 6th of 11, 11l behind Jamesway (9-3) at Southwell 5f 2yo mdn stks (5) fbs in Mar.
Geesala (IRE) Barathea filly out of Shivaree.
High Kickin Noverre filly out of Grateful.
Little Miss Take Royal Applause filly out of Sattelight.
Lucky Tale Lucky Story filly out of Bollin Janet.
Madam Markievicz (IRE) Aussie Rules filly out of Fragrant.
Majestic Style (IRE) 33-1 (8-6) In touch, bumped over 3f out, ridden to challenge 2f out, weakened final furlong, 12th of 14, 12l behind Chiswick Bey (8-11) at Doncaster 5f 2yo stks (4) sft in Mar.
Sapphire Girl Compton Place filly out of Centre Court.
Silca Conegliano (IRE) Alhaarth filly out of Sarah Stokes.
