prominent, ridden over 2f out, every chance 1f out, not quicken towards finish
chased leaders, ridden half way, hung left and one pace from over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, edged left and led inside final furlong, ran on
slowly into stride, soon in touch, ridden halfway, edged left over 1f out, switched right inside final furlong, stayed on to go 2nd post
slowly into stride, mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no impression
in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
led, ridden over 2f out, headed, not quicken inside final furlong
slowly into stride, towards rear, kept on final furlong, never dangerous
slowly into stride, behind, kept on final furlong, never near leaders
Ponente and Romanova are closely matched on Newbury debut form and both warrant respect but this may well go to one of the newcomers with Literature marginally preferred to Lysandra. The last mentioned is a daughter of Danehill, trained by Sir Michael Stoute. A half-sister to a couple of winners, she has to be respected but Literature makes more appeal. Godolphin have done well with their juveniles this term and this daughter of Notebook, who comes from a good family, makes plenty of appeal on pedigree. Tarabut, a daughter of Green Desert and out of a half-sister to Esloob, takes the eye on breeding but hails from the stable of Ed Dunlop that is hardly known for their success with first time out two-year-olds. Ponente and Romanova have claims and are entitled to strip fitter for their run behind Shanghai Lily though of more interest may be Rae Guest's Grandma's Girl, who showed improved form at Brighton last time and hails from a stable in good heart at present. Literature makes plenty of appeal on pedigree though and she gets the nod.
