mid-division, driven and headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
chased winner, ridden over 1f out, kept on, no impression
dwelt, soon mid-division, lost place over 2f out, beaten when eased final furlong
chased leaders, ridden and effort over 1f out, kept on final furlong
mid-division, ridden and outpaced over 1f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders to over 1f out, weakened final furlong
dwelt, soon chased leaders, ridden 2f out, no impression final furlong
behind, outpaced over 2f out, never dangerous
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, drifted right and one pace final furlong
made all, clear over 1f out, driven out
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, one pace final furlong, no impression
slowly into stride, always behind
Spinning Lucy has the best form on offer and really should win; Ibis is an interesting newcomer and she makes the shortlist along with Anne Of Kiev. The winner comes here on the back of a good third in a competitive Newmarket maiden and with today's ground likely to suit, she can get off the mark at the fifth time of asking. Officially rated 82 she is some way clear of those who have raced to date, so the dangers may come from the newcomers. The market has proved invaluable when assessing Godolphin debutantes of late; if the market speaks in favour of Ibis, a $100,000 purchase whose price rose as a two-year-old, then she should go well. Anne Of Kiev is another one to consider; an expensive purchase, this daughter of successful sire Oasis Dream should run well. Expect improvement from Island Music and Pivernia, and whilst Hasty Lady has shaped with promise to date she is starting to look a little hard to win with and so we have no worries with returning to Spinning Lucy as the selection.
Anne of Kiev (IRE) Oasis Dream filly, half-sister to 7f winner Big Robert and high-class hurdler Ellazaria.
Cealtra Star (IRE) 25-1 (8-9) Pushed along mid-division, faded over 1f out, 7th of 11, 7l behind Harry Gee (9-3) at Chester 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf in Aug.
Hasty Lady 15-2 (8-8) Led, headed over 3f out, one pace from over 1f out, 6th of 7, 3 1/2l behind Maximus Aurelius (8-3) at Catterick 7f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Sept.
Ibis (USA) Empire Maker filly, half-sister to 1m1f winners Greek Sun and Taken Not Given, both useful on turf in USA.
Island Music (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 5th of 12, 10l behind Resounding Glory (9-3) at Newcastle 6f 2yo mdn (4) gd.
Mathool (IRE) Alhaarth filly, half-sister to numerous winners from 1m-1m4f and over jumps.
Miss Sunshine 11-1 (8-6) Slowly into stride, behind until driven, kept on from over 1f out, never nearer, 7th of 13, 5l behind Handsinthemist (8-7) at Redcar 5f hcp 0-65 (6) frm in Sept.
Petidium 80-1 (8-5) Dwelt, mid-division, outpaced 2f out, never on terms, 8th of 13, 11l behind Writingonthewall (9-3) at Thirsk 6f 2yo mdn auc (6) gf in Sept.
Petite Music (IRE) 100-1 (8-9) Outpaced in rear, never dangerous, 12th of 14, 19l behind Calming Influence (9-3) at York 6f 2yo mdn (3) gd.
Piverina (IRE) 33-1 (8-11) Dwelt, in touch, ridden over 2f out, no impression from over 1f out, 5th of 16, 10l behind Northern Bolt (8-13) at Ayr 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gs in Sept.
Princess Maria (USA) 20-1 (8-12) Behind, outpaced halfway, never on terms, 8th of 12, 14l behind Resounding Glory (9-3) at Newcastle 6f 2yo mdn (4) gd.
Seta Pura 13-2 (8-12) In touch, headway over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 11, 6l behind Maryqueenofscots (8-12) at Haydock 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf in Sept.
Spinning Lucy (IRE) 5-1 (9-0) Took keen hold, tracked leaders, driven to press leaders 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 15, 3/4l behind Shabiba (9-0) at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn fll (3) gd.
Steph The Ref 100-1 (8-11) Chased leaders until weakened over 1f out, 9th of 13, 13l behind No Page (9-0) at Haydock 6f 2yo mdn (5) sft in Sept.
Tendulkar's Diva (IRE) Tendulkar filly out of a lightly-raced mare.
