tracked leader, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed well inside final furlong, no extra
dwelt, soon tracking leaders, ridden over 3f out, challenged over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, driven to lead well inside final furlong, ran on
slow away, in rear, lost pace over 3f out
towards rear, pushed along over 4f out, ridden, weakened over 2f out
led, ridden, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
towards rear, ran green, effort over 4f out, stayed on final 2f
held up, effort over 3f out, some headway over 2f out, soon weakened
held up, keen, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Definitely not a race to wade in heavily with the hard earned, with future pointers perhaps what we can be most confident about. However, the suggestion here is Diamond Circle, with Mambo's Melody and Bolero Again both having a squeak. The selection put in a green enough Yarmouth debut last season, but is well related as far as this contest is concerned, and bred to really come into her own at three. This trip and ground should be ideal and she will lose nothing from the plate, so we will take a chance on her. It's a similar story with Mambo's Melody, who should also shape up with much more promise now, while the benefit of a recent respectable effort will mean that Bolero Again will have plenty of supporters. Shades Of Beige and Inshaad are interesting newcomers, but Diamond Circle is our idea of a small stakes play here.
Bazelle 7-4 (8-11) Swished tail several times, led until over 2f out, soon ridden, no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 3 1/2l behind Art Work (8-11) at Nottingham 1m 3yo mdn fll (5) gd in May.
Bolero Again (IRE) 10-1 (8-9) Held up, chased leaders 2f out, led over 1f out, soon headed, kept on, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind Perfect Tone (8-9) at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) pol in May.
Diamond Circle 14-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride, held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, hung left over 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 14, 10l behind Plea Bargain (9-0) at Yarmouth 7f 2yo mdn (D3) sft in Oct.
Inshaad (IRE) Alhaarth filly, half-sister to 1m1f to 1m5f winner.
Mambo's Melody 40-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, raced mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out, 14th of 19, 20l behind Saywaan (8-11) at Leicester 7f 2yo mdn fll (D2) gd in Oct.
Nadira (IRE) 18-1 (8-11) Towards rear, driven along over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 11, 21l behind Lysandra (8-11) at Nottingham 1m 3yo mdn fll (5) gd in Apr.
Shades of Beige (UAE) Timber Country filly, half-sister to 6f winner Lommel.
Star Sign 100-1 (8-5) Mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, last of 8, 15l behind Sea Gift (8-5) at Redcar 1m 2f mdn stk (5) gf in May.
Sterling Supporter 100-1 (8-9) Prominent until lost place over 2f out, 11th of 13, 23l behind Missatacama (8-9) at W'hampton 1m 1f 2yo mdn (D3) pol in Dec.
