held up, keen, soon tracking leaders, 2nd over 6f out, ridden and weakened over 2f out
steadied start, held up, shaken up 2f out, chased leading trio over 1f out, never on terms
tracked leader over 6f out, weakened 3f out
held up, headway over 3f out, led 1f out, ran on
held up and keen, soon in touch, not clear run over 2f out, soon tracking leading pair and one pace
led, ridden when wandered and headed 1f out, no further impression
A three horse race between ONE SLICK CHICK, Rose Cheval and Shaws Diamond, with the vote going to Marco Botti's filly One Slick Chick. The selection made a pleasing debut when second to Kaolak at Great Leighs. It took a while for the penny to drop but when it did she ran on well and is expected to be much the wiser this evening. Rose Cheval returns after an absence; a few of the yards horses have been punted recently and this well-related filly should not be overlooked too readily. Shaws Diamond has the advantage of more experience over her rivals and she has been tried in fair company earlier in her career. The others look to be making up the numbers, although improvement can be expected from Flying River as she gains experience although she will be eligible for handicaps after this. A good chance it appears for One Slick Chick to top the pile.
Brave Optimist (IRE) 50-1 (8-12) Always behind, 10th of 11, well behind Cape Express (9-3) at W'hampton 1m 4f mdn stk (5) pol in Dec.
Mays Louise 200-1 (9-0) Steadied start, never dangerous, 9th of 10, 11l behind Lady Aspen (9-0) at W'hampton 1m 1f mdn fll (5) pol in Jan.
Flying River (IRE) 50-1 (8-12) Towards rear, never a factor, 10th of 11, 8l behind Strong Storm (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 3yo mdn (5) pol in Jan.
One Slick Chick (IRE) 16-1 (8-6) Behind, under pressure halfway, headway over 2f out, ridden and edged right inside final furlong, stayed on well, no chance with winner, 2nd of 7, 4l behind Kaolak (8-9) at Great Leighs 1m 2yo mdn auc (4) pol in Dec.
Rose Cheval (USA) 6-1 (9-0) Tracked winner, effort over 2f out, soon weakened, 6th of 11, 8l behind Spanish Cygnet (9-0) at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn fll (4) pol in Jul.
Shaws Diamond (USA) 7-1 (8-13) Keen and soon in touch, chased winner over 1f out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 7, 3/4l behind Dream Date (8-9) at W'hampton 7f 3yo hcp (4) pol in Jan.