raced far side rail, soon led, shaken up 1f out, ran on well
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
outpaced and soon ridden along, well behind from halfway
slowly into stride, headway after 2f, shaken up and kept on final furlong, never near to challenge
slowly into stride, always well behind
soon ridden along and outpaced, well in rear from halfway
pressed winner, 1 lenght down but looked held when veered badly left just inside final furlong, no chance after
soon ridden along in 4th, wandered but stayed on under pressure to go modest 3rd inside final furlong
Drawn next to the rail will be a help for the experienced Ellway Prospect, who had shown a little ability on her debut at Beverley, before flopping when well supported at Bath. She is quite a late foal and may well still be on the weak side. Ok Pal went off third favourite for a maiden at Windsor, so he must have shown something at home, however, he missed the break that day and could never get competitive. He is sure to improve for the experience and will be difficult to keep out of the frame. The newcomer Vindication is from the same family as the high class speed merchant Amaranda. Those who remember the flying Wragg filly, will certainly be keeping an eye on this chestnut colt and out of stall seven, he has plenty going for him. Eminent Lady, out of a dual winning mare, is an early foal an is one to keep an eye on in the market, as is Playing Card, who is from the same family as the Listed winner Cybinka. However, preference is for Mick Channon's Queen's Victory, who has faced some stiff tasks and this represents a drop in class for her.