led, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon beaten
slowly into stride, behind, never a factor
dwelt and jumped right at start, soon chasing leaders, ridden along halfway, stayed on final furlong, no chance with winner
chased leaders, driven to lead over 1f out, hung left approaching final furlong, ran on
A modest bunch, it would seem, and the betting market might provide you with all the clues that you need in terms of finding the winner. Our choice is Lavender Moon ahead of Jane's Dilemma and Make Acquaintance. Lavender Moon showed late promise when eighth on her Haydock debut and, to be fair, this race will not take much winning so she can go well today. The joint-most-expensive of these at 20,000 guineas (along with the selection), Jane's Dilemma has at least shown some ability, particularly when finishing fourth at Wolverhampton last time. Okay, the form is modest but so are her opponents. Of the others, Arabian Fern was cheaply acquired, Amy Lionheart at least got closer to Artdeal on run two than she had on run one so may have more to come today, Make Acquaintance is at least related to winners, but Next Best's placed effort last time came at today's level so she might go well again. For the selection, though, we will side with Lavender Moon.
Amy Lionheart 25-1 (8-2) Towards rear, effort over 2f out, no impression, 4th of 5, 8l behind Artdeal (9-5) at Beverley 5f 2yo clm (6) gf.
Arabian Fern Tobougg filly out of a moderate racemare.
Lavender Moon (IRE) 10-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, outpaced, never dangerous, 8th of 12, 9l behind Monaazalah (9-0) at Haydock 6f 2yo mdn fll (5) gf in May.
Little Firecracker Cadeaux Genereux filly, half-sister to 1m2f winner High Seasons and 7f-1m winner Porto Calero.
Next Best 25-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, not clear run over 1f out, ran on for 2nd inside last, 2nd of 10, 1/2l behind Areweplayingout (8-9) at W'hampton 5f 2yo sll (6) pol.
Make Acquaintance Reel Buddy filly, half-sister to winning sprinter Spinning Game.
Jane's Delight (IRE) 16-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, ridden well over 1f out, soon hung left, stayed on same pace, 4th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Alexander Monarchy (8-9) at W'hampton 5f 2yo clm (6) pol in May.