dwelt, chased leaders, hard ridden to challenge over 1f out, soon one pace
tracked leader, led halfway, headed approaching final furlong, soon outpaced
led until halfway, led again over 1f out, soon hung right, driven clear
GOLDEN SHINE created a good impression on her debut at Newmarket and, although she needs to improve greatly if she is going to fulfil her Phoenix Stakes entry; the daughter of Royal Applause is readily preferred ahead of Good Morning Dubai, Majestic Style and Melodize today. Melodize looked awkward at Windsor and needs to learn to settle a little better. It's early days for her, though, and, as she gains in experience, she may be capable of finding a race somewhere along the line. Similar comments apply to Majestic Style, whose latest effort left a lot to be desired. She may be best left for a small handicap later in the season. Therefore, it's down to Good Morning Dubai to throw down the gauntlet to the selection. Being by Dubawi and out of a half-sister to smart miler Zaffen, Brian Meehan's filly may find the minimum trip a little sharp, though - especially as she comes up against a potentially useful individual in the shape of Golden Shine. She may not go on to be a world-beater but Golden Shine is very difficult to overlook here.
Alexs Rainbow (USA) 20-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong, last of 12, 21l behind Dingle View (9-0) at Doncaster 5f 2yo fll mdn (4) gf in Apr.
Dancing Tara 14-1 (8-9) In touch, ridden over 1f out, hung left and weakened inside final furlong, 11th of 12, 15l behind Dingle View (9-0) at Doncaster 5f 2yo fll mdn (4) gf in Apr.
Golden Shine 9-4fav (9-0) Took keen hold, tracked leaders stands side, ridden and switched right 1f out, kept on towards finish, 3rd of 12, 2 1/4l behind Penny's Pearl (9-0) at Newmarket 5f 2yo stks (4) gf in Apr.
Coolree Pearl (IRE) Mujadil filly out of Amount.
Good Morning Dubai (IRE) Dubawi filly out of Min Asl Wafi.
Majestic Style (IRE) 5-1 (9-0) Disputed lead until halfway, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 10, 7l behind Geesala (9-0) at Pontefract 5f 2yo fll mdn aut (5) gd in Apr.
Melodize 16-1 (8-6) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on one pace final furlong, 5th of 16, 6l behind The Sydney Arms (8-13) at Windsor 5f 2yo fll mdn aut (5) gd in Apr.
