held up, ridden over 5f out, stayed on from over 2f out, never dangerous
behind, ridden over 4f out, kept on from over 2f out, never dangerous
prominent, led 8f out to over 5f out, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 3f out
mid-division, headway over 7f out, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
held up in rear, headway over 5f out, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
led to 8f out, led again over 5f out, ridden over 2f out, headed and not quicken inside final furlong
in touch, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 3f out
mid-division, ridden over 6f out, weakened over 4f out
in touch, ridden over 2f out, led inside final furlong, ran on
in touch, ridden over 7f out, soon weakened
towards rear, ridden and headway 3f out, stayed on, not reach leaders
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened 1f out
chased leaders, lost place over 5f out, ridden over 3f out, rallied over 2f out, stayed on well final furlong
As we always say in these events keep a close eye on the betting market, but Saratogane is likely to head the list of prices and gets the verdict over Cape Guard and the newcomer Lets Cast Again. Martin Pipe's filly found plenty in front when asked to quicken things up on her debut at Towcester and she went on to comfortably beat today's rival Zhivago's Princess. She is a half-sister to connections' smart hurdler Lough Derg and obviously possesses a slice of his ability. Cape Guard made a very pleasing debut Sword Of Damascus, and as that winner followed up next time the form does look rock solid. Lets Cast Again is a well bred son of Mark Of Esteem and his powerful trainer will no doubt have him fit for his debut. However there was plenty to like about Saratogane's victory and she looks set to remain unbeaten.
Aubigny (FR) Tel Quel gelding, half-brother to winning chaser Freteval.
Cape Guard 9-1 (10-12) Held up in touch, ridden to chased leading trio over 3f out, no impression, 4th of 10, 9l behind Sword of Damascus (11-0) at Towcester 1m 5f nhf (H) st.
Ihuru Atraf gelding, half-brother to 6f winner East Chestnut.
Just Smudge Fraam gelding out of Champion Hurdler Flakey Dove.
Lets Cast Again Mark of Esteem colt, half-brother to 1m4f winner Queens Fanrasy.
Rourke Star 66-1 (10-9) Went left start, pulled hard, towards rear, headway 3f out, stayed on well final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 13, 6l behind Jass (10-12) at Huntingdon 1m 6f nhf (H) gs.
Saratogane (FR) 11-8fav (10-5) Led, headed after 3f, led again 7f out, ridden over 2f out, kept on, won at Towcester 1m 5f nhf (H) sft beating Zhivago's Princess (10-5) by 2 1/2l, 8 ran.
Wizard Roc Wizard King gelding out of Rocky Revival.
Ausone 20-1 (10-2) Carried left start, behind, headway after 5f, chased leaders over 3f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 13, 6l behind Sword of Damascus (10-7) at Exeter 1m 5f nhf (H) gs in Oct.
Becky's Hill Mtoto filly, half-sister to two winners on the flat.
Belita Hernando filly, half-sister to numerous winners on the flat.
Blackbury Overbury filly out of a winning hurdler.
Brackenorah Double Trigger filly out of Little Preston.
Incalotte Nicolotte filly out of Blue Peru.
Lilian Alexander Nomadic Way filly out of 7f winner Dowdency.
Zhivago's Princess (IRE) 3-1 (10-5) Mid-division, headway over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, chased winner over but not reach, 2nd of 8, 2 1/2l behind Saratogane (10-5) at Towcester 1m 5f nhf (H) sft.
Zuzu Summit (IRE) Pasternak filly out of a lightly-raced mare.
Nitelite Bahamian Bounty filly, half-sister to two winning sprinters.
