raced alone on far side rail until switched left to chase standside leaders after 2f, weakened final furlong
slowly into stride, outpaced in rear, headway over 1f out, kept on reluctantly final furlong
slowly into stride, soon tracking leaders, every chance 2f out, soon went right, chased winner until no extra final 100 yards
led to well over 1f out, weakened quickly final furlong
behind, effort on wide outside halfway, kept on under pressure final furlong, never dangerous
chased leaders, hard ridden 2f out, stayed on to take second final 100 yards, no chance with winner
slowly into stride, always outpaced in rear
slowly into stride, always towards rear
Estihlal gets the vote over Missus Links and La Vie Est Belle, with Comeraincomeshine and Wavertree Girl worth considering as well. Estihlal did not get the best of passages when beaten into second by Presto Shinko at Goodwood two weeks ago, and was not beaten too far at the finish. The Green Desert filly had won well earlier at Carlisle and has more improvement to come. A mark of 64 does not look harsh and she is the one to beat, with Missus Links expected to fare better than at Leicester. Richard Hannon's filly stumbled at the start that day and was eased when beaten, but she is likely to make a bold bid to force the pace here over a trip that should suit. La Vie Est Belle is not badly treated compared to her victory at Bath last August and is another to consider for the frame at least, while Comeraincomeshine showed improved form when touched off at Windsor, the move back up to six furlongs obviously helping. In another close one to call, Estihlal is the selection.
