held up, headway 6f out, ridden 4f out, soon beaten
with leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
in touch, headway 7f out, driven over 4f out, soon beaten
held up, ridden 6f out, soon beaten
tracked leaders, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
mid-division, headway to track leaders 5f out, challenged over 2f out, one pace final furlong
held up towards rear, driven along 6f out, never dangerous
held up, some headway 4f out, never dangerous
in rear, headway over 4f out, never troubled leaders
led, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up in touch, driven over 3f out, hung left and wandered over 1f out, stayed on well to lead inside final furlong
Lady Yang, Starlet Mandy and Valleyofthedolls are the three to look at here, with Starlet Mandy given a tentative vote in a race where the market may be the best guide. A sister to Theatre Girl and half sister to Ring The Boss, Valleyofthedolls has the breeding to make a winning debut for Alan King. The trainer had a winner in a similar event here last weekend, and jockey bookings would suggest that this is the preferred stable runner. Lady Yang, having been well beaten first time out, stepped up markedly on that effort, belying a big starting price when fourth at Ludlow last time. Further improvement can see her play a part here. A daughter of Presenting, Starlet Mandy was not unfancied when finishing fourth on her debut, leading until the furlong pole before being run out of it. She may well be held onto a bit longer here, and Starlet Mandy may prove good enough.
Flowing On 12-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 14th of 20, 33l behind Lindeman (11-0) at Cheltenham 2m 1f mrs nhf (4) gd in Apr.
Delays Expected (IRE) 9-1 (10-2) Mid-division, weakened over 7f out, 4th of 12, 12l behind The Hairy Mutt (11-0) at Stratford 2m nhf (5) gd in Sept.
Jolly Cooper 7-4fav (10-7) Mists; cl up to 11; wknd 3 out, 4th of 8, 45l behind Lucent (12-0) at Kingston Blount 2m 5f ptp gd in May '07.
Ring For Time Karinga Bay mare, sister to winning bumper Timetoring.
Starlet Mandy (IRE) 6-1 (11-0) Prominent, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakening when hung left inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 10l behind Student Loan (10-6) at Towcester 2m mrs nhf (5) gd in Apr.
Threerockmountain (IRE) 10-1 (10-6) Held up, behind final 7f, tailed off, 7th of 10, well behind Putney Bridge (11-4) at Stratford 2m nhf (5) sft in Mar.
Villochely (FR) Villez mare out of 1m2f winner Nikochely.
All Three Fables Beat All filly out of winning hurdler Herself.
Laureate des Loges (FR) 14-1 (10-1) Towards raer, headway 6f out, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 13, 22l behind Cape Tribulation (11-1) at Uttoxeter 2m nhf (4) gs in Mar.
Mountain Beat Beat All filly, half-sister to winning hurdler City Streets.
Tara May Kayf Tara filly out of 6f-1m1f winner May Queen Megan.
Tuxsumdoin 20-1 (10-7) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, kept on same pace, no impression, 8th of 13, 13l behind Go On Be A Lady (10-9) at Sedgefield 2m 1f mrs nhf (5) gs in Apr.
Valleyofthedolls King's Theatre filly, sister to winning hurdler/bumper Theatre Girl, half-sister to numerous winners including the high-class Diamond Sal and Conflictofinterest.
Lady Yang 40-1 (10-10) Chased leader, every chance 3f out, soon ridden, one pace final 2f, 4th of 15, 11l behind Time For Rupert (10-12) at Ludlow 2m nhf (5) gd in Apr.
Shuil Mo Ghra (IRE) Presenting mare, half-sister to winners over jumps and in bumpers including high-class chaser The Outlier.
Kitty Way Nomadic Way filly, sister to winning stayer Noddies Way.
