led after 2f, headed over 1f out, soon no chance with winner, carried head high under pressure final furlong, kept on for clear 2nd
pressed leader, ridden to challenge and upsides 2f out, weakened over 1f out
reluctant to enter stalls, prominent, hung badly left bend 6f out, hard driven and no impression leaders final 2f
slowly away, always rear, tailed off
started slowly, behind, ran wide bend 5f out, not on terms after
dwelt, behind, ridden 3f out, headway under pressure over 1f out, stayed on to take 3rd inside final furlong
held up in touch, smooth headway 2f out, led over 1f out, quickened clear, ease near finish
led for 2f, stayed close up, ran wide bend 6f out, weakened and behind final 4f, tailed off when virtually pulled up final 2f
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, behind final 2f
always rear, driven and struggling halfway, tailed off
Not a strong maiden by any stretch of the imagination but Lady Herries is not known for keeping older horses in training without good reason and we select Lasanga at the expense of Sleeping Indian and Russian Applause. Lasanga's recent form has been little to write home about but its worth remembering that he kept close tabs on Fremen in a race at Windsor last year and any reproduction of that form would give him a solid case. Sleeping Indian makes a belated debut for George Strawbridge and John Gosden. This well-bred sort is related to a number of past winners including listed placed Jalisco, Felicity, and Spanish Star. Russian Applause demonstrated considerable improvement in a Warwick maiden. The step up to an extended mile should suit on that evidence and he should be duly watched in the market. Bluefield has had a year off since finishing third to Salford City in a maiden at Newbury. Kindness has had 25 unsuccessful starts thus far and looks booked for a 26th. With the remainder not showing anything worthwhile in their profiles, Lasanga should be fit enough to do himself justice and looks to be just about the percentage call.
