held up in mid-division, going well when switched left to outside over 2f out, led 1f out, ran on well
held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, switched left 2f out, stayed on to chase winner final 100 yards, no impression near finish
led 2f, prominent, weakened over 2f out
chased leaders, pushed along 4f out, weakened 3f out
dwelt, soon prominent, led 8f out, ridden and headed over 3f out, weakened inside final 2f
chased leaders, led over 3f out, headed well over 1f out, well there until weakened inside final furlong
mid-division, headway over 3f out, led well over 1f out, ridden and headed 1f out, no impression and lost 2nd final 100 yards
dwelt, soon in mid-division, towards rear 3f out, not clearest of runs until switched left to outside over 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, not pace to reach leaders
towards rear, ridden 3f out, no real progress final 2f
chased leaders, driven along 4f out, soon lost place and behind
in touch, driven along over 2f out, no progress over 1f out
close up until lost place 7f out, progress and wide on bend halfway, ridden on outside 3f out, hung left over 2f out, soon no impression
CENTIME did well to win last time and can make light of the 4lb rise by beating White Finch, with Shesells Seashells and Richard Hannon's pair others to consider in a tight opener. Brian Meehan's filly came from off the pace to score at Nottingham, something that proved hard on the day, and beat a pair of unexposed sorts in the process. The second horse has since let down the form with a moderate run on Friday but the third was very well backed and our feeling is Centime did very well to win and can do so again. Her final maiden run was a good one, when narrowly denied by a 90-rated sort, and the handicapper may have been lenient in his initial assessment. White Finch is closely matched at these weights with our selection on a line through Saggiatore, second behind Centime at Nottingham and just ahead of Andrew Balding's filly in what looked a strong Sandown maiden. The winner of that contest went on to run in the Oaks, whilst the switch to turf seemed to suit White Finch who battled on well; she appears fairly treated. Shesells Seashells is harder to assess having left Chris Wall following a battling success at Yarmouth. She'd come on plenty for her debut and on breeding should continue to progress now upped in trip and should run well; Frankie Dettori's booking strengthens the case as he's three from nine aboard Michael Bell trained three-year-olds over the past five years. Pastello has done well this season and is still fairly treated just 3lbs above her sole winning mark but she travels well and may be better over a mile and similar comments apply to stablemate Sheila Toss who tries blinkers, although the yard is flying. Oriental Girl appears well handicapped although she's a bit of a madam and doesn't appeal as a solid betting proposition while Alice Cullen needs to improve on her handicap debut, so we'll return to the entirely more solid profile of Centime.
Dolcetto (IRE) 9-1 (8-6) Took keen hold, held up in touch, headway on outside over 2f out, led 2f out, ridden and in command final furlong, eased towards finish, won at Chepstow 1m 4f fll hcp (0-75) (5) gd in May beating Setter's Princess (8-4) by 2 1/2l, 8 ran.
Beauchamp Xiara 8-1 (9-11) Held up in mid-division, ridden and effort over 1f out, kept on towards finish, 5th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Seasonal Cross (9-3) at Bath 1m fll hcp (5) gf.
Lucky Score (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Held up towards rear, some headway over 1f out, no impression, 7th of 10, 7l behind Granny Mcphee (9-7) at Windsor 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Oriental Girl 9-4 (8-12) Tracked leader, challenged and every chance 2f out, kept on until one pace final furlong, 4th of 6, 6l behind Lord Of The Dance (8-10) at Chepstow 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gf in May.
Shesells Seashells 25-1 (8-9) Held up, switched right and headway soon after, ridden entering final furlong, stayed on to lead post, won at Yarmouth 1m mdn stks (5) gd beating Captivator (8-9) by nk, 15 ran.
Avon Lady 20-1 (8-8) Mid-division, headway on outside 3f out, ridden and one pace over 1f out, 6th of 9, 10l behind Forest Crown (9-5) at Nottingham 1m 3yo fll hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Broughtons Paradis (IRE) 10-3fav (8-10) Mid-division, headway on inside when not much room over 1f out, switched left inside final furlong, kept on towards finish, 2nd of 10, nk behind Granny Mcphee (9-7) at Windsor 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Centime 7-1 (8-12) Behind, ridden and headway over 2f out, hung left over 1f out, soon led, kept on, won at Nottingham 1m 2f 3yo fll hcp 0-75 (5) gs beating Saggiatore (9-3) by 1l, 12 ran.
Alice Cullen 8-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, driven over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 11, 8l behind Avon River (9-4) at Windsor 1m 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf in May.
White Finch (USA) 33-1 (8-7) Led 2f, tracked leader, ridden to lead again 2f out, soon headed, kept on same pace, 3rd of 13, 8l behind Sajjhaa (8-7) at Sandown 1m 2f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gd in May.
Sheila Toss (IRE) 5-1 (9-7) In touch, pressed leader from over 2f out until no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 8l behind Aktia (9-4) at Haydock 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Pastello 8-1 (8-9) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, 2nd of 11, 3/4l behind Seasonal Cross (9-3) at Bath 1m fll hcp (5) gf.
Madj's Baby 50-1 (7-8) In touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 11, 8l behind Seasonal Cross (9-3) at Bath 1m fll hcp (5) gf.
