mid-division, ran green and headway inside final 2f, no impression final furlong
slowly into stride, soon recovered to track leaders, pushed along and lost place over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
soon prominent, ridden well over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, no impression
made virtually all, pushed along and quickened 2f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on well, readily
tracked leaders, ridden and swished tail from over 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out
held up towards rear, ridden 3f out, some headway 2f out, never on terms
held up towards rear, pulled to outside and headway well over 1f out, ran on and edged right inside final furlong, no chance with winner
prominent, steadied when not much room over 8f out, weakened 2f out
held up in rear, pushed along over 3f out, well beaten final 2f
pressed winner until ridden over 2f out, no impression inside final furlong, lost 2nd towards finish
slowly into stride, ran green, always in rear
The market has proved to be an accurate guide to this race over the years so a check is advised but it would be no surprise to see SHIP'S BISCUIT and Fatanah dominating the market although Sonnellino can reasonably be expected to improve on her debut. John Gosden's filly showed clear signs of inexperience at Newbury so much depends on how quickly she's learning the ropes but she did finish off the race nicely and, given her pedigree, connections may be hopeful that they can pinch some black type later in the season. Fatanah is also bred in the purple given that her dam is from the family of Nashwan and Nayef but there must be a slight question mark about her ability to see out this trip although it's probably wise to trust her handler who could hardly be in better form. In spite of that, marginal preference at this stage is for the mount of Ryan Moore who appears to be the first string of the Stoute trained trio. She was just behind the more experienced Fantastic Cruix on debut but showed promise in abundance and Ship's Biscuit is expected to follow in the illustrious hoofsteps of close relatives Warringah and Hi Calypso.
Effervesce (IRE) 7-2 (9-0) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, stayed on from over 1f out, never dangerous, 5th of 11, 12l behind Huroof (9-0) at Wolverhampton 7f 2yo mdn fll (5) pol in Nov.
Fantastic Cuix (FR) 9-2 (9-0) Dwelt, soon recovered and chasing leader on outside, pushed along over 2f out, outpaced over 1f out, no impression and lost 3rd towards finish, 4th of 13, 2 1/4l behind Aviate (9-0) at Kempton 1m 2yo mdn fll (5) pol in Nov.
Fascination (IRE) Galileo filly out of Dolydille.
Fatanah (IRE) 3-1 (8-12) Tracked winner, pressed winner from over 2f out, ridden and one pace entering final furlong, 2nd of 12, 1 3/4l behind Con Artist (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 2yo mdn stks (5) pol in Nov.
Golden Waters 33-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, soon recovered to chase leaders, pushed along 2f out, stayed on same pace final 1f, 5th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Spoken (9-3) at Salisbury 1m 2yo mdn (4) gf in Sep.
Happy Mood 100-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, pushed along over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 15th of 20, 16l behind Revered (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn fll (4) gd in Oct.
Issabella Gem (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Prominent, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, 8th of 15, 7l behind Thrill (9-0) at Salisbury 7f 2yo stks (5) sft in Oct.
Princess Of Troy (IRE) 20-1 (8-7) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 12, 21l behind Much Acclaimed (9-3) at Ripon 1m 3yo mdn (5) gd.
Rare Malt (IRE) 13-8fav (8-12) Tracked leader, led 2f out, ridden and headed 1f out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 11, 2 1/4l behind Mr Mahoganeigh (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 2yo mdn auc stks (6) pol in Sep.
Ship's Biscuit 7-1 (9-0) Behind, good headway on outside over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, going on close home, 5th of 13, 2 3/4l behind Aviate (9-0) at Kempton 1m 2yo mdn fll (5) pol in Nov.
Sonnellino 10-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, ran green and soon pushed along in rear, pushed along and stayed on inside final furlong, going on close home, 5th of 14, 9l behind Funky Lady (9-0) at Newbury 7f 3yo fll mdn (4) gd.
