led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened entering final furlong
tracked leaders, hard driven to challenge over 2f out, soon under pressure and weakened
slowly into stride, behind, effort over 1f out, soon no impression
always prominent, driven to lead over 1f out, ran on well
always prominent, effort over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not pace of winner
hampered start, always towards rear, never a factor
went right start, soon outpaced, never dangerous
behind, under pressure halfway, soon beaten
raced in rear, driven halfway, never on terms
chased leaders, effort halfway, lost place over 1f out
This maiden comes with the usual caveat of check the market, given the limited experience and form to go on, but ISHBELLE could improve from debut to land it, ahead of Saxonette and Empress Royal. Ralph Beckett's charge ran very green first time out, but sorted herself out to grab second place. She's entitled to come on for that run, and has the benefit here of a low draw. Empress Royal has twice as much racing experience, but needs to be away quicker than she has been so far. Having said that, she's stayed on well in both her races, and with a good start should be involved at the finish. Mick Channon's runners sent to the north always need more than a cursory glance, but Saxonette doesn't have any fancy entries (or indeed any others) . The yard have won this race three times in the last six years, and will certainly be expecting a strong performance. Of the other newcomers, the Michael Owen owned and Tom Dascome trained Madam Mayem may attract some support given the form the trainer's been in. The market could give us clues as to which to back and which to swerve, but we'll take a chance on ISHBELLE.
Abzolutely (IRE) Chineur filly out of Solo Symphony.
Empress Royal 17-2 (9-0) Dwelt, held up, ridden 2f out, headway to chase leading pair 1f out, lost 3rd post, 4th of 8, 6l behind Orchid Street (8-11) at Catterick 5f 2yo fll mdn (5) gf in Jun.
Infectious (IRE) 9-1 (8-7) Towards rear and outpaced, 11th of 12, 14l behind Dubai Celebration (8-7) at Haydock 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Jun.
Ishbelle 6-1 (8-1) Went left start, green in rear, headway on outside over 1f out, stayed on to 2nd towards finish, 2nd of 9, 2 1/4l behind Second Encore (8-8) at Nottingham 5f 2yo flls mdn auc stks (5) gf.
Jameela Girl 12-1 (9-0) Chased leader until ran wide on bend 4f out, stayed chasing leaders, disputing well held 3rd when edged right inside final furlong, weakened final 100 yards, 6th of 11, 9l behind Tale Untold (9-0) at Kempton 6f 2yo mdn fll (5) pol.
Madam Mayem Needwood Blade filly out of Etienne Lady.
Marie Du Plessis Invincible Spirit filly out of Scandalette.
Misscomplacent 8-1 (8-6) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, one pace, 4th of 12, 6l behind Bold Bidder (8-6) at Carlisle 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Jun.
Saxonette Piccolo filly out of Solmorin.
Winning Draw (IRE) 100-1 (8-12) Started slowly, behind, headway on stand rail over 1f out, pushed along and kept on inside final furlong, 7th of 12, 9l behind Berberana (8-12) at Southwell 5f 2yo mdn stks (5) fbs.
