in touch, switched left and ridden over 2f out, every chance 1f out, kept on final furlong, held by winner
chased leader, led after 1f to over 3f out, soon ridden, weakened 2f out
pulled early and chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
held up, ridden over 2f out, no impression
in touch, ridden over 2f out, soon led, pushed out and kept on gamely final furlong
very slowly into stride, behind, ridden 3f out, stayed on well final furlong, nearest finish
led for 1f, close up until led over 3f out, soon ridden, headed over 2f out, still every chance 1f out, no extra close home
prominent, ridden and headway to chase leader over 3f out, led briefly over 2f out, soon weakened
pulled hard in mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out
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It would be no surprise to see Coming Back progress to be slightly better than a handicapper and she is noted with interest. However, FALLEN IN LOVE has some solid form to her name and she gets the nod as a value selection. Rosika and Ballet Dancer are other previous winners who are shortlisted as being potential improvers. The last named does need to step things up a touch from her all-weather success from last month. However, she is steadily improving and looks fairly treated for her return to turf. The handicapper was not unduly harsh on Rosika after she won her maiden at Bath 16 days ago. And she has plenty of scope to make further strides up the ranks. This is her toughest assignment yet and a close look at the market will be a good gauge regarding her ability to cope. Coming Back is beautifully bred and, despite showing promise on her debut, she was always going to need time as a juvenile. John Gosden's patience was rewarded with a first time out success at Kempton this season and this filly seems to be going places. She holds an entry in the Ribblesdale and will need to blitz this field in style if she is going to head to Ascot. The odds will be cramped but she is definitely worth a saver. However, Fallen In Love stands out as one to recommend for those looking for a more adventurous play. John Dunlop's filly also tasted success last term but obviously needs to prove her fitness after a 229-day absence. Still, Fallen In Love came up against some high-class performers last terms and is a solid each-way option at the likely odds.
Coming Back 11-4 (8-7) Behind, steady headway to chase leader over 1f out, led 1f out, pushed out and kept on well towards finish, won at Kempton 1m 2f mdn fll (5) pol in Mar beating Onemix (8-7) by 1/2l, 8 ran.
Capitelli (IRE) 4-1 (9-0) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, one pace, 6th of 11, 3l behind Nice Time (9-0) at Great Leighs 1m 2yo mdn fll (5) pol in Nov.
Zaaqya 14-1 (8-5) Mid-division, ridden and weakened over 2f out, last of 11, 15l behind Perpetually (8-9) at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Apr.
Sri Kandi 2-1fav (9-0) In touch, led over 3f, driven over 1f, kept on final furlong, held on, won at Beverley 7f 2yo mdn fll (5) sft in Sep beating Madamlily (9-0) by nk, 13 ran.
Rosika 2-1 (8-12) Tracked leader, led over 2f out, ridden and held on, won at Bath 1m 2f 3yo mdn aut (5) gd in Apr beating Dreamwalk (9-3) by hd, 11 ran.
Full of Nature 66-1 (8-13) Prominent and keen far side, driven 2f out, soon beaten, 13th of 16, 20l behind Ballantrae (9-3) at Doncaster 7f 2yo hcp 0-95 (3) sft in Sep.
Ballet Dancer (IRE) 6-5fav (8-10) Tracked leaders on outside, led over 1f out, pressed entering final furlong, ran on gamely, all out and held on well close home, won at Wolverhampton 1m 1f fll mdn stks (5) std in Apr beating Hisaronu (8-10) by ns, 10 ran.
Light Dubai (IRE) 11-10 (8-5) Tracked leaders, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, no impression, kept on one pace, 2nd of 5, 2 1/2l behind History Lesson (8-10) at Folkestone 1m 2f mdn auc stks (6) gf in Apr.
Red Reef 25-1 (8-8) Held up, hung right, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, not clear and switched left over 1f out, ran on strongly and drifted right inside final furlong, led final 30 yards, won at Salisbury 1m 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Aug beating Rose Of Coma (8-0) by 1l, 13 ran.
Fallen In Love 11-8fav (9-0) Held up behind leaders, led over 2f, driven and kept on gainly final furlong, won at Haydock 1m 2yo mdn fll stks (5) gf in Sep beating Polly's Mark (9-0) by 3/4l, 11 ran.
Brooksby 14-1 (8-12) Slight lead, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 9, 10l behind Set The Trend (9-4) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-80 (4) std in Apr.
Lady Rusty (IRE) 10-1 (9-2) Reared leaving stalls, held up, ridden when switched left over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 7, 4l behind Sequillo (8-11) at Windsor 1m 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Sep.
Eurotanz (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Held up in rear, ridden over 3f out, headway 2f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 9, 8l behind Faldal (9-0) at Great Leighs 1m 2yo mdn fll (5) pol in Dec.
