chased leaders, led 2f out, kept on well until headed and outpaced by winner final 100 yards
chased leader, led halfway to 2f out, stayed on same pace after
led to halfway, weakened 2f out
slowly away and green leaving stalls, well off the pace, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong
chased leaders to halfway, soon lost place
slowly away, went left start, very green and always in rear
in touch, headway on outside 2f out, challenged, ran on and ran green entering final furlong, straightened up and quickened to lead final 100 yards, won going away
A few fillies that are enjoying the brisk spring air here and the tentative vote goes to April Pride. The selection showed a good attitude to score on her debut at Bath, having raced up with the pace and then pulling out plenty to narrowly get on top at the line. Whilst she was evidently straight enough that day, she looks sure to have learnt plenty from that run and with a useful claimer taking five pounds off her back, a big run looks on the cards. Sally's Dilemma was never at the races last time out but she may appreciate this less testing ground and should not be overlooked (favourite last time), whilst Calypso Girl improved from first to second runs and can only go on from here. All three of the newcomers must have been showing ability at home to be starting off at this level, the most interesting of which looks to be Flawless Diamond who is related to several two-year-old winners. It would be no surprise to see any of these winning, however Richard Hannon can win this race for the fifth time in seven years with April Pride.
April Pride 3-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, challenged entering final furlong, led final 20 yards, all out, won at Bath 5f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Apr beating Musical Bridge (9-0) by a ns, 10 ran.
Calypso Girl (IRE) 3-1 (8-12) Made all, pressed entering final furlong, driven and found extra towards finish, won at Nottingham 5f 2yo mdn (5) sft in Apr beating Shampagne (9-3) by 1/2l, 6 ran.
Sally's Dilemma 4-5fav (8-7) Went left at start, chased winner, ridden halfway, no impression, 2nd of 4, 6l behind She's A Shaw Thing (9-0) at Nottingham 5f nov stk (4) sft in Apr.
Blushing Maid 33-1 (8-8) Tracked leaders, effort 2f out, weakened 1f out, 7th of 11, 8l behind Miss Chamanda (8-12) at Windsor 5f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Apr.
August Days (IRE) Noverre filly out of winning miler Vitesse.
Flawless Diamond (IRE) Indian Haven filly, half-sister to numerous winners from 5f-1m1f.
Foundation Room (IRE) Saffron Walden filly out of a lightly-raced mare.
