in rear, kept on from over 1f out, never dangerous
started slowly, held up in rear, headway from 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, ran on
started slowly, soon in touch on inside, chased leader 2f out, every chance 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, soon lost place and behind
tracked leaders to over 3f out, beaten when hampered over 2f out, eased final furlong
towards rear, some headway from 2f out, not trouble leaders
took keen hold in mid-division, ridden over 3f out, no impression, weakened over 1f out
led narrowly to over 3f out, stayed prominent until weakened 2f out
dwelt, prominent on outer, ridden to challenge and every chance 1f out, not quicken inside final furlong, lost 2nd towards finish
started slowly, towards rear, headway on inner 2f out, short of room and effort over 1f out, hampered and checked inside final furlong, not recover
behind, stayed on final 2f, never troubled leaders
with leader, led over 3f out, headed 1f out, kept on same pace
mid-division, not clear run over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on to take 2nd well inside final furlong
Ones to consider here include Shortest Day, Miss Amadeus, Nick's Nikita, Silken Act, Wassfa and With Style, with the vote going to the first-named. Shortest Day was beaten by a fair type at Newmarket last time and, with that experience under her belt, holds a good chance of earning some winning brackets today. Another Genepi has some good American blood, Aubaine showed some promise on her debut, as did Libgatt, although the form has not worked out. Lillie le Quesne holds possibilities from the Andrew Balding yard, and Miss Amadeus made late headway on her debut and is entitled to improve on that. Nick's Nikita was unlucky not to win on her debut and the form is solid enough, while Richard Hannon's Shine Bright is one to watch in the betting. The $220,000 purchase Silken Act is an interesting debutante, while John Dunlop's Spanish Rainbow has a middle distance pedigree. Finally, Wassfa was a fair third on her Brighton debut and this track will suit better, while With Style showed promise on her debut and the trainer's runners tend to come on for the run. She is respected but, overall, the vote goes to Shortest Day.
Another Genepi (USA) Stravinsky filly, half-sister out of 5f-1m1f winner Dawn Aurora.
Aubaine (USA) 25-1 (8-11) Behind, short-lived effort over 1f out, 10th of 15, 7l behind Mostaqeleh (8-11) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn fll (4) gf in Aug.
Dyanita Singspiel filly, half-sister to 1m4f winner Rosecliff, dam won at 6f and 7f.
Korikancha (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) Held up, ridden over 2f out, never able to challenge, 9th of 16, 11l behind Pure Illusion (8-11) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn fll (5) gd in Aug.
Libgatt (IRE) 5-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, outpaced, headway halfway, stayed on inside final furlong, finished well, 4th of 11, 3l behind Fisola (8-11) at Salisbury 5f 2yo mdn fll (5) gf in Jun.
Lillie Le Quesne Desert Prince filly, half-sister to middle distance winner Liberty Run. Dam won at 1m4f-1m6f.
Miss Amadeus (IRE) 40-1 (8-11) Started slowly, held up, never a factor, 10th of 15, 7l behind Chatila (8-11) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn fll (4) gf in Aug.
Nick's Nikita (IRE) 5-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, hampered when not much room on inner over 1f out, switched left and ran on final furlong, 3rd of 8, nk behind Speciosa (8-11) at Beverley 7f 2yo mdn fll (4) gs in Aug.
Shine Bright Fantastic Light filly out of middle-distance winner Beyond Doubt.
Shortest Day 7-2 (8-11) Soon prominent, ridden to chase winner over 2f out, no impression from over 1f out, 2nd of 15, 2 1/2l behind Cross Channel (8-11) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn fll (4) gf in Jul.
Silken Act (CAN) Theatrical filly, half-sister to winning miler Silky Treasure.
Spanish Rainbow (IRE) Rainbow Quest filly, half-sister to a 1m4f winner.
Wassfa 9-1 (8-11) With leader, led over 4f out, ridden when headed approaching 2f out, switched right 1f out and rallied, 3rd of 5, 1/2l behind Violet Ballerina (8-11) at Brighton 7f 2yo mdn fll aut (5) gf in Aug.
With Style 16-1 (8-9) Dwelt, keen held up, effort halfway, one pace from over 1f out, 9th of 10, 7l behind Porters (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jun.
