held up, ridden over 2f out, some late progress, never a danger
held up, short of room briefly 4f out, hung right from over 1f out, never dangerous
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, gradually faded
mid-division, ridden and headway 2f out, led just over 1f out, soon drifted left, headed near finish
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened
held up, good headway from over 2f out, led briefly over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
prominent until weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, steadily switched left from 2f out, ran on well final furlong, led near finish
tracked leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace
This looks to be a pretty strong maiden and a narrow vote is given to Fondled, Safwa and Plucky could prove to be the main rivals. James Fanshawe's filly has put in two solid efforts on good ground at Nottingham and Yarmouth. Being by Selkirk the heavy rain will be a big advantage and we may see a much improved performance. Sir Michael Stout'e runner Safwa showed plenty of promise on her Goodwood debut and should improve. However the likely soft ground could be a problem and so she cannot be backed with any confidence. The Gosden newcomer Plucky is certainly interesting on pedigree. She is a three hundred thousand guineas daughter of Kyllachy, running in the colours of the Cheveley Park stud. If the money comes for this one take note. Cape Velvet and Dragon Flower are two others to consider for the places, but if the rain contnues to pour, the more likely winner is Fondled.
Cape Velvet (IRE) 11-4 (8-12) Raced freely, soon prominent, ridden 2f out, weakened entering final furlong, 7th of 10, 6l behind Pagan Belief (9-3) at Salisbury 7f 3yo mdn (4) gf.
Decision Day 50-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, towards rear, moderate late headway, 8th of 16, 9l behind Edge Closer (9-3) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (5) gs in Nov.
Dragon Flower (USA) 7-2 (9-0) Led 1f, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 12, 10l behind Hi Calypso (9-0) at Leicester 7f 2yo mdn fll (5) sft in Oct.
Fondled 7-2 (8-9) Slowly into stride, raced centre, soon tracked leaders, ridden to chase winner well over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 13, 3 1/2l behind We'll Come (9-0) at Yarmouth 1m mdn stk (5) gd in May.
Labor Day (IRE) 12-1 (8-9) Mid-division, shaken up 2f out, weaved through, ran on inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Cliche (8-9) at Windsor 1m mdn fll (5) gd in May.
Plucky Kyllachy filly, half-sister to several winners from 5f-7f including useful sprinter Wunders Dream.
Polish Prospect (IRE) 100-1 (8-7) Led, headed 4f out, weakened over 2f out, 12th of 15, 22l behind Venerable (8-12) at Chepstow 1m 2f mdn stk (5) gf in May.
Rustic Flame (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) In touch, headway over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, kept on, 4th of 15, 7l behind El Toreador (9-0) at Salisbury 1m 3yo mdn fll (5) gf.
Safwa (IRE) 7-4fav (8-9) Slowly into stride, held up, short of room from over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 5th of 15, 3l behind Passing Hour (8-9) at Goodwood 1m mdn fll (5) gd.
Tagula Song (IRE) Tagula filly, related to several winners from 5f-1mf and over hurdles.
