went right start, tracked leaders, ridden to lead well over 1f out, soon clear, pushed out, easily
led until headed well over 1f out, no chance with winner afterwards, had lost 2nd final stride
started slowly, in rear, headway to take remote 3rd inside final 2f, one pace and lost 3rd inside final furlong
slightly hampered leaving stalls, behind, lost touch 4f out and in rear, stayed on from over 1f out, took 2nd final stride, no chance with winner
took keen hold, tracked leader, effort over 2f out, ran green and lost action, soon weakened and well behind over 1f out
This wouldn't appear to be the strongest maiden ever staged at Sandown and may represent a decent opportunity for Censored. Emirates Lady and Sea Swell are possible dangers. Last year's winner came from Freemason Lodge and Censored may be able to take the prize back there and gain that all important win in the process. The Pivotal filly will never achieve the same level of form as her half-sister Confidential Lady but a maiden win is a priority for her paddock value given her illustrious relations. Both runs have been over ten furlongs but she should have no problem coping with this trip. Godolphin will also be keen to get a win into Emirates Lady and she has shown a similar level of form to the selection. There is not a great deal to choose between the pair and it's hard to imagine either getting a better chance. The rest would appear to be a motley crew but if there is one that can make waves here then it's Sea Swell. She has a decent American pedigree and was purchased for around 50,000 gns and would be of interest if attracting market support. She's an unknown quantity though so we'll side with Censored.
Censored 14-1 (8-9) Led early, chased leader, kept on same pace, no chance with winner final furlong, 2nd of 13, 3 1/2l behind Sortita (8-9) at Doncaster 1m 2f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gd.
Emirates Lady (USA) 3-1 (8-12) In touch, effort 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, 4th of 15, 3l behind Provence (8-12) at Salisbury 7f mdn fll (4) gf in Jul.
Flight of Fashion (IRE) 20-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, held up, ridden and one pace final furlong, 5th of 9, 8l behind Lake Windermere (8-12) at Newmarket 7f 3yo mdn (4) gf in Jul.
Greyfriarsblessing (IRE) 25-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, soon in touch weakened over 2f out, 8th of 9, 20l behind Daraahem (9-3) at Chester 1m 2f 3yo mdn (3) gd in May.
Sea Swell (USA) Elusive Quality filly, half-sister to numerous winners from 5f-1m2f.
Katy Kitten (UAE) 50-1 (8-5) Mid-division, hard driven over 2f out, soon weakened, 10th of 14, 17l behind Armure (8-12) at Kempton 1m 3f mdn fll (5) pol in Jul.
