tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
led, headed 8f out, weakened over 4f out
led 8f out, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon one pace
mid-division, ridden and weakened over 3f out
always behind
in touch, chased leader over 4f out, ridden and every chance over 2f out, soon one-paced
slowly away, in rear, headway 6f out to go 5th, no further headway until improved to lead over 1f out, quickened clear final furlong, comfortable
chased leaders, ridden half-way, weakened 4f out
held up, headway over 4f out, ridden and weakened 2f out
Amwell Brave, Maria Bonita and Jarvo have all shown a similar level of form and have to be respected but it might be worth taking a chance on the newcomer Fling, who would not need to be out of the ordinary to win this first time out. James Fanshawe is more than capable of producing a debutant to win at the first time of asking and the daughter of Pursuit Of Love makes plenty of appeal on breeding. The John Jenkins-trained Amwell Brave has a fitness advantage over many of his rivals and the assistance of Kieren Fallon but is a long-standing maiden and a bigger threat may come from Maria Bonita, who showed plenty of promise on her second start as a juvenile and has to be respected, if fit enough for her return. Similar comments apply to Nick Littmoden's Jarvo, who steps up in trip today, while Keltic Rainbow has shown promise in similar contests on the all-weather. However, Fling makes plenty of appeal on her debut and gets the nod.
