chased leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out
ran green, behind and soon detached, virtually pulled up final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened, eased well over 1f out
led, pushed along over 3f out, soon ridden, headed final furlong, one pace
in touch, ridden to chase leader pair well over 3f out, led final furlong, kept on
HIGH CROSS makes the most appeal on pedigree and gets a ready vote of confidence. Zarilan showed signs of temperament during his time in Ireland but has the benefit of a touch more experience, so could be a big threat in a small field like this, while Miss Christophene was a clear second best to a useful type last time out and is also entitled to respect on the face value of that effort. However, that form has taken a subsequent knock and she already has a bit to find with the selection. Therefore, this looks best left to High Cross, who is sure to improve as she gains more knowledge about the game. As a half-sister to an Irish Oaks winner, High Cross can be expected to appreciate a stiffer test in due course. However, the filly's breeding oozes class and it will be surprising if she is not good enough to see today's task through to the end today.
Zarilan (IRE) 10-1 (9-5) Never better than mid-division, 9th of 18, 18l behind Thoroughly Red (9-5) at Cork 1m 3yo mdn sft in Oct.
Croy (IRE) 16-1 (9-8) Slowly away, always behind, last of 9, 36l behind Angel Song (8-6) at Southwell 6f mdn stk (5) fbs in Jan.
Daisys Fantasy Diktat filly out of 5f winner Double Fantasy.
Early Girl 33-1 (9-1) Started very slowly, always rear, ridden over 5f out, struggling over 3f out, last of 9, 21l behind Sounds of Jupiter (8-4) at Kempton 1m 3f mdn stk (5) pol in Jan.
High Cross (IRE) 6-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, headway to chase leaders after 2f, ridden over 2f out, one pace from over 1f out, 4th of 10, 4l behind Echo Dancer (9-3) at Southwell 1m 3yo mdn (5) fbs in Jan.
Miss Christophene (IRE) 40-1 (8-0) Started slowly and towards rear, headway on inner over 3f out, stayed on final 2f, no chance with winner, 2nd of 6, 4 1/2l behind Ultimate (8-8) at Southwell 1m mdn stk (5) fbs in Jan.