tracked leader, ridden and edged left over 1f out, kept on one pace
led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, quickened to lead inside final furlong, ran on, comfortable
Nonrunner
LADY GEMINI ran well behind the likes of Waady and Flaming Spear last season when also thought of sufficient standard to contest the Group 2 Lowther Stakes won by Tiggy Wiggy. Her absence is a concern but that form definitely sets the standard here. Jillanar shaped quite well on her first run for three months in the decent Hamilton maiden won by Postulant and seems sure to pick up a maiden contest this term whilst Scent Of Summer has to overcome an absence back to late autumn last year but is the sole William Haggas runner on the card and commands great respect. She showed plenty in two all-weather starts last term and it would be no surprise if she starts making up for lost time now.
Art World (IRE) 33-1 (8-10) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace, 3rd of 10, 4 1/2l behind Grosmont (8-10) at Wolverhampton 6f mdn auc stks (5) in Jan.
Cheeni 40-1 (9-0) Off the pace towards rear, never on terms, 8th of 11, 19l behind Postulant (9-0) at Hamilton 6f mdn stks (5) gd in Jun.
Jillanar (IRE) 11-8fav (9-0) Chased leader, led 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, lost 2nd entering final furlong, kept on same pace in 3rd, 3rd of 11, 2 1/2l behind Postulant (9-0) at Hamilton 6f mdn stks (5) gd in Jun.
Lady Gemini 5-2 (9-0) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 7, 2 1/4l behind Waady (9-5) at Sandown 5f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Sep.
Scent Of Summer (USA) 8-11fav (9-0) Led, driven and headed 2f out, kept on same pace, no impression inside final furlong, lost 3rd towards finish, 4th of 9, 7l behind Clergyman (9-5) at Wolverhampton 6f 2yo mdn auc stks (5) in Oct.
Little Polyanna 100-1 (7-12) Dwelt, in touch in rear, switched left and outpaced halfway, last of 8, 29l behind Milady Eileen (7-13) at Hamilton 5f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jun.