went left start, soon led, ridden and headed just over 1f out, weakened well inside final furlong
slowly into stride, mid-division, ridden halfway, no impression
slowly into stride, outpaced, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on, not troubled leaders
prominent, ridden to lead just over 1f out, headed close home
went right start, chased leaders, ridden 2f out, no extra well inside final furlong
towards rear, ridden halfway, stayed on final furlong, never nearer
went right start, chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, edged right and ran on to lead close home
in touch, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out
towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong
The vote in the opener goes to Isobel Rose ahead of Nina Blini and, possibly, Samahir. The Barry Hills-trained Frisky Talk showed some early speed on her Newmarket debut and it would be no surprise to see her improve on that today but Isobel Rose was ahead of her in third on that occasion and looks to be a leading player today. Nina Blini showed promise on her Windsor debut and is another that has to be seriously considered. Peppin's Gold's tendency to hang right did not help her last time but she displayed enough in finishing second over course and distance that day and holds claims. Michael Jarvis's Samahir is an interesting newcomer, as are Richard Hannon's Tiara Boom De Ay and Alan Bailey's Vanatina, while Shreddy Shrimpster's breeding catches the eye but she was cheaply acquired. Finally, Cotswold Traveller got the idea late in the day on his course and distance debut, but more will be needed today, and Cyprus Rose is related to plenty of winners so watch the betting. Overall, though, we will stick with Isobel Rose.
Check Tou Inchinor filly out of a moderate racemare.
Cotswold Traveller 28-1 (9-0) Started slowly and slightly hampered start, behind, stayed on inside final furlong, never nearer, 8th of 15, 6l behind Just Joey (9-0) at Warwick 5f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Apr.
Cyprus Rose Whittingham filly, half-sister to numerous winners up to 1m including the smart Croft Pool.
Frisky Talk (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Dwelt, soon with leader, weakened and edged right well over 1f out, 8th of 12, 7l behind Silk Blossom (9-0) at Newmarket 5f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Apr.
Going Straight (IRE) Princely Heir filly out of an unraced mare.
Isobel Rose (IRE) 11-2fav (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden to challenge over 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 12, 3l behind Silk Blossom (9-0) at Newmarket 5f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Apr.
Montemayorprincess (IRE) 66-1 (8-1) Chased leaders, ridden, green, hung badly right over 2f out, soon weakened, 11th of 12, 11l behind Alternative (8-11) at Bath 5f 2yo mdn aut (4) gd in Apr.
Nina Blini 10-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, hard ridden 2f out, weakend over 1f out, 6th of 10, 4l behind Elhamri (9-3) at Windsor 5f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Apr.
Peppin's Gold (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, hung badly right to stands side rail and rider lost iron entering final furlong, ran on, 2nd of 15, 1l behind Just Joey (9-0) at Warwick 5f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Apr.
Tiara Boom de Ay (IRE) Fasliyev filly out of winning sprinter Fez.
Vanatina (IRE) Tagula filly, half-sister to winning sprinter Imperial Sound.
Musical Affair Alflora filly out of winning hurdler Song For Jess.
Samahir (USA) Forest Wildcat filly, half-sister to numerous winners up to 1m2f.
Shreddy Shrimpster Zilzal filly out of an unraced mare.
