mid-division, headway halfway, ridden to chase winner over 2f out, until over 1f out
broke well, steadied to rear, pushed along over 2f out, kept on, never dangerous
close up, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
chased leader, led well over 2f out, ridden and ran on
pulled hard, in touch, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, unable to quicken inside final furlong
outpaced, came wide into straight over 2f out, kept on, never nearer
led, cleared over 5f out, headed over 2f out, weakened quickly
slowly away, headway over 6f out, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
The form of Sovereignty's effort behind subsequent Mill Reef Stakes winner Galeota is easily the best on offer and this appears to be another one to keep the David Loder bandwagon rolling on. Fidra stayed on in eye-catching fashion late in the day on her reappearance and, along with the selection's stablemate Bella Miranda, appeals as the best of the rest. Fidra is a half-sister to several winners on the continent and should be able to find a race somewhere along the line. The daughter of Vettori easily had the measure of Amorist when they met here a fortnight ago and, with more forceful tactics from the start, can give them all something to think about. However, it is very hard to escape the claims of Sovereignty, who being out of May Hill Stakes winner Calando, is expected to improve for the step up in trip. The in-form Neil Callan has been picking up several rides for the stable recently, but none appear have held the potential of Sovereignty, who is expected to be a class above this lot today.