mid-division, effort halfway, weakened 2f out, eased when beaten soon after, saddle slipped
tracked leaders, strongly ridden and faded approaching final furlong
in touch, ridden over 2f out, stayed on one pace
tracked leaders, pushed along over 1f out, stayed on gamely to lead close home
slowly into stride, soon chasing leaders, edging right final furlong, kept on same pace
soon led, ridden over 2f out, fading approaching final furlong, headed close home
in touch, ridden and stayed on approaching final furlong, no chance with leaders
always in rear, well behind final 2f
slowly into stride, ridden over 3f out, no impression
Emma Littmoden is a very capable amateur and she can steer Blonde En blonde to another course and distance success at the expense of Paddywhack and Mr Stylish. The Hamas filly was victorious twice here last winter and looked to be returning to her best when finishing a close up fourth behind Arc El Ciel over the seven furlong trip here earlier this month. Most of the opposition here are out of form so it could be a good chance for her to regain the winning thread. Paddywhack has to shoulder 12 stone today but was most impressive when landing a five furlong event here two runs back, he is just as effective over this longer trip and deserves utmost respect. Mr Stylish reverts to a shorter trip after little success over seven furlongs and should go well off his low weight. However in what is a poor race Blonde En Blonde has the best credentials