always in rear division, no chance final 3f
tracked leaders, went 2nd 5f out, challenging from 3f out, soon driven, every chance approaching 2f out, kept on to chase winner final furlong, no chance
in touch, pushed along and weakened 3f out
towards rear, headway over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, no danger
slowly into stride and always in rear
took keen hold, with leader to 5f out, weakened quickly 3f out
chased leaders, hard ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
towards rear, some headway final furlong but never in contention
slowly into stride, behind, pushed along 4f out, never in contention
slowly into stride, in rear, pushed along and struggling 4f out
slowly into stride, behind, headway over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never any chance with winner
made most, ridden and headed 2f out, no chance with winner from over 1f out and lost 2nd inside final furlong
in touch, tracked leading pair over 3f out, challenging 2f out, soon led, drew clear over 1f out, stayed on strongly
As ever in this sort of contest the market should be watched for any support for the newcomers, with five of the scheduled fourteen making their debut, but we'll side with experience and select FLORA TREVELYAN ahead of Piquante and Silk Trail. Walter Swinburn's filly made an eye-catching debut in the autumn when runner up in a similar race, and was second again on her re-appearance last month. It's her first time on turf and she qualifies for handicap company after this. Piquante steps down in trip from a decent fourth last month, and Michael Bell's banging out the winners at the moment, particularly from his crop of three year olds. Along with Flora Trevelyan she's the only one here to have two races behind her. Silk Trail is Godolphin's only runner on the card; she ran a little green on debut at Lingfield in October but still finished second. If she's trained-on well over the winter, she could add to her relatives' list of successes. Sir Michael Stoute's won this race twice in the last three years, and Strawberrydaiquiri was unlucky to encounter trouble in running on debut at Wolverhampton to finish second. This sort of contest certainly looks within her scope. She's another making her turf debut. It could be lively in the betting ring, but our support goes with Flora Trevelyan.
Royal Bloom (IRE) 33-1 (8-8) Held up, pushed along over 2f out, never near leaders, 10th of 14, 13l behind Thannaan (8-13) at Folkestone 7f mdn stks (5) gs in Apr '08.
Candy Ride 50-1 (9-0) Behind, shaken up 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 5th of 15, 2 1/4l behind Danehill's Pearl (9-0) at Newbury 7f 3yo fll mdn (4) gs in Apr.
Dolores Ortiz (IRE) 66-1 (8-12) Pulled hard early, led, headed 3f out, soon ridden, weakened well over 1f out, 8th of 10, 11l behind Militarist (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 3yo mdn (4) gf in Apr.
Kindest 50-1 (9-0) Mid-division, pushed along 3f out, soon weakened, 11th of 13, 9l behind Cartoon (9-0) at Windsor 1m 3yo fll mdn (5) gf in Apr.
Mediterranean Sea (IRE) Medecis filly out of High Glider.
Mission Lodge Selkirk filly out of Hiddendale.
Piquante 9-2 (9-0) Tracked leader, challenged over 2f out, soon one pace and no impression final furlong, 4th of 14, 6l behind Natural Flair (9-0) at Newbury 1m 2f 3yo mdn fll (4) in Apr.
Polemica (IRE) 50-1 (8-12) Started slowly, in rear, under pressure over 2f out , stayed on steadily from over 1f out, nearest finish, 7th of 13, 16l behind King's Starlet (8-12) at Kempton 1m mdn fll (5) pol in Apr.
Red Zoe (USA) Danehill Dancer filly out of Starbourne.
She's Pivotal (IRE) Pivotal filly out of Born Beautiful.
Silent Oasis Oasis Dream filly out of Silence Is Golden.
Silk Trail 11-4 (9-0) Raced wide, hanging right and green soon after start, headway on outer 2f out, ran on to take 2nd and close on winner well inside final furlong, 2nd of 13, 1/2l behind King's Siren (9-0) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn fll stks (5) pol in Oct.
Strawberrydaiquiri 13-2 (9-0) Held up in rear, good headway on outside over 3f out, chased leader over 2f out, led narrowly over 1f out, driven and kept on well final furlong until headed towards finish, 2nd of 13, nk behind Cartoon (9-0) at Windsor 1m 3yo fll mdn (5) gf in Apr.
Flora Trevelyan 7-4fav (8-12) Prominent, ridden to chase leader 3f out, led just over 2f out, ran on well until headed inside final furlong, soon outpaced by winner, 2nd of 13, 3 1/2l behind King's Starlet (8-12) at Kempton 1m mdn fll (5) pol in Apr.
