slowly away, always behind, ridden, struggling final 4f
took keen hold, held up in mid-division, ridden, headway 2f out, stayed on to chase leading pair entering final furlong, kept on
chased winner throughout, effort over 1f out, one pace final furlong, driven, no impression near finish
chased leaders, hung badly left on bend 5f out, continued to hang left in centre course after, driven, beaten 2f out
chased leaders, ridden, hung left, weakened 2f out
slowly into stride, in touch, ridden 3f out, weakened over 2f out
made all, ridden, in command from over 1f out, pushed clear final furlong
took keen hold, chased leaders, ridden, weakened 2f out, eased when no chance over 1f out
slowly into stride, behind, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, no danger
slowly into stride, soon recovered into mid-division, headway, ran green, switched left 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong
slowly away, always in rear
An interesting finale sees Dear Gracie, Magic Peak and Juicy Fruits shortlisted, although Selkirk Lady is among those to keep an eye on for the future, with the selection being Dear Gracie. And Again showed plenty of promise on her debut last summer but, on jockey bookings, Dear Gracie, who showed promise when third on her Nottingham debut, looks the stronger stable representative, and even though that race is throwing out mixed messages, the daughter of In The Wings can go well today. Well-bred, Juicy Fruits has to be considered, while James Eustace's 48,000 guineas daughter of Woodman, Lady Galadriel, has to get a mention. Magic Peak, who cost 230,000 guineas, stuck to the task well when second at Warwick last time and is a danger to all, while Musical Echo has shown promise in each start although the feeling is that improvement again will be needed for her to play a leading part today. Much as Silk Purse was cheaply acquired, her breeding suggests ability, but Spinning World showed little on her debut and Valdemosa might prove better over a longer trip. Finally, Walter Swinburn runs two here, which are Selkirk Lady - who is closely related to the top-class Shady Heights and John Gosden's Marcel Boussac winner Sulk - and Princess Danah, a Danehill half-sister to six winners, so keep an eye on them, but, for today, we will side with Dear Gracie.
Indian Pride Groom Dancer filly out of 1m6f winner Royal Patron.
And Again (USA) 13-2 (8-9) Slowly into stride, soon in mid-division, headway to chase leaders 2f out, no impression over 1f out, 4th of 12, 6l behind Trafalgar Bay (9-0) at Folkestone 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd in Aug.
Dear Gracie (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, held up towards rear, ridden over 3f out, headway over 2f out, kept on, 3rd of 13, 6l behind Harvest Queen (9-0) at Nottingham 1m 3yo mdn fll (5) gf.
Jiminor Mack Little Jim filly, half-sister to winners up to 2m6f.
Juicy Fruits King's Best filly out of a moderate racemare.
Lady Galadriel (USA) Woodman filly out of an unraced mare.
Magic Peak (IRE) 85-40fav (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, chased winner final furlong, ran on, 2nd of 17, nk behind Balloura (8-9) at Warwick 1m mdn fll (5) gd.
Musical Echo 10-1 (8-11) In touch, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 13, 2l behind Kahlua Kiss (8-11) at Carlisle 7f 2yo mdn fll (5) gf in Sept.
Princess Danah (IRE) Danehill filly, half-sister to numerous winners up to 1m4f.
Selkirk Lady Selkirk filly out of a mare unplaced on her only start.
Silk Purse Mujahid filly, half-sister to 7f winner Sofistication.
Spinning Dancer (IRE) 14-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, hung right from over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, last of 14, 31l behind Sakabula (8-8) at Leicester 6f 2yo mdn fll aut (5) gs in Jul.
Valdemosa Mark of Esteem filly, half-sister to 1m6f winner The Varlet.
Muscari 50-1 (9-9) Slowly away, some headway over 1f out, never dangerous, 8th of 13, 9l behind Akona Matata (10-0) at Kempton 1m mdn stk (4) pol in Mar.
