chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 2f
slowly into stride, always behind
tracked leaders, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out
held up mid-division, lost place 4f out, never dangerous
led, ridden 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on
slowly into stride, in rear, ridden and headway 2f out, not reach leaders
dwelt, prominent, ridden to lead just over 1f out, edged left final furlong, kept on
held up towards rear, steady headway 3f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on one pace
tracked leaders and keen, ridden to chase leaders 2f out, no impression
These look like a fairly moderate bunch, and the fact that Frieda Kahlo was thought good enough to contest a Listed race last season means she should be good enough to win this. Geoff Wragg's filly finished last behind 1,000 Guineas prospect Khulood in the Oh So Sharp Stakes, but had earlier shown plenty of promise when chasing home the well-regarded Camlet at Yarmouth and that form should be good enough to win here. Sir Michael Stoute's Candelabra floundered on softish ground at Ayr on her second start last year but had earlier shown promise on her debut at Kempton, so is likely to give the selection most to do. Phantom Flame has only shown modest form in a couple of runs on sand, but may be better on turf, while both Eujane and Love On Request need to improve significantly on their debut efforts to play a part in the finish here. Willie Haggas' debutante, Mi Amor, would not have to be a world beater to recah the frame here, so is worth keeping an eye on in the market, particular as she is a half sister to a couple of winners.
