slowly into stride, held up, green early, headway 2f out, soon chasing leaders, ran on to lead inside final furlong, readily
in touch, switched left to challenge over 1f out, soon ridden and no impression, weakened close home
dwelt, outpaced in rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on well closing stages, never able to challenge
led early, soon chasing leaders, every chance approaching final furlong, faded closing stages
half reared start, soon led, hung left 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
chased leader, driven to challenge over 1f out, weakened quickly
Cross Pattee separated a couple of modest efforts with a third at Kempton and the frustrating Mandy Lexi has gone close on more than one occasion. Veturia disappointed after a promising debut and both newcomers are related to winners with Wildcrafting preferred to Bottle Blonde. However, a chance is taken that LYRIC PIECE, who finished a creditable third over C&D despite being unfancied on her debut, will find the necessary improvement and come out best in a tricky affair.
Bottle Blonde Indesatchel filly out of Sukuma.
Cross Pattee (IRE) 11-1 (9-0) Raced in centre and prominent, pushed along and weakened over 2f out, 14th of 16, 21l behind Pearl Sea (9-0) at Goodwood 6f 2yo stks (2) gd.
Lyric Piece 14-1 (9-0) Dwelt pushed along in rear, ridden 2f out, stayed on final furlong, never a factor, 3rd of 6, 4 1/2l behind Piper's Lass (9-0) at Wolverhampton 6f 2yo mdn fll (5) pol.
Mandy Lexi (IRE) 3-1fav (9-5) Led, headed over 3f out, weakened 2f out, last of 7, 10l behind Tharawal Lady (9-2) at Haydock 5f 2yo hcp (5) gs in Jul.
Veturia (USA) 5-1 (8-12) Took keen hold, led headed 2f out, one pace and no chance with leaders final furlong, 5th of 11, 8l behind Filfil (9-3) at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn stks (5) pol.
Wildcrafting Exceed And Excel filly out of Local Spirit.