held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, led and hung left over 1f out, ran on well
with leaders, led after 1f out until over 6f out, hung right on bend over 2f out, soon ridden and one pace
slowly into stride, closer order 4f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened final furlong
with leaders, led over 6f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, faded
led for 1f, chased leaders 3f out, carried right on bend over 1f out, one pace
keen tracking leaders, lost place over 3f out, no danger after
towards rear, effort 3f out, weakened approaching final furlong
Violette has a solid chance on these terms and is preferred over Cimyla and Fusili. The last named has struggled with the handicapper this season and appears to need to drop a few more pounds in the rating before she can be seriously considered as reliable betting proposition. However, she does have a chance on these terms; so a market move would not be without foundations. Cimyla ran up a nice sequence for Chris Wall last season and is very capable on his day. However, he has a long absence to overcome and, although respected, it is safe to assume that he will be better for the run today. Therefore, we prefer to go with Violette who has taken on some top-class opponents during her time. The daughter of Observatory is unexposed at this trip and, as she fully deserves a change of fortune, Sir Mark Prescott's filly is given another chance to prove herself today.
Cimyla (IRE) 4-1jt-fav (8-12) Held up, ridden and headway approaching 2f out, hung left over 1f out, not quicken inside final furlong, 5th of 14, 1l behind Sri Diamond (8-12) at Lingfield 1m 2f Grp 3 (1) pol in Mar.
Weightless 33-1 (9-2) Led after 2f to over 6f out, headed and weakened 2f out, 11th of 14, 7l behind Nayyir (9-6) at Lingfield 1m 2f lst stk (1) pol.
Langford 33-1 (9-8) Held up, headway on outer over 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on same pace final furlong, 4th of 9, 4l behind Krugerrand (8-13) at Ayr 1m 2f hcp 0-100 (2) gs in Sept.
Party Boss 14-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, soon weakened, last of 13, 14l behind Areyoutalkingtome (8-13) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-100 (2) pol.
Speedy Sam 9-2 (8-11) In touch, led over 6f out, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, rider soon dropped whip, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 13, 5l behind Baskerville (8-11) at Nottingham 1m 2f 3yo hcp (3) sft in Oct.
Fusili (IRE) 10-1 (9-1) Led, headed over 7f out, led briefly inside final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 10, 3/4l behind Dubai On (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo fll hcp (3) pol.
Violette 10-1 (8-12) Chased leaders on outside, went 2nd 4f out to over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 10, 3l behind Rising Shadow (9-3) at Windsor 6f lst stk (1) gs.
