always in rear
in rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on and edged left final furlong
soon led, ridden 2f out, held on gamely
steadied start, in rear, some headway 2f out, no impression soon after
in touch, ridden 3f out, no impression
in touch, ridden 3f out, no impression
raced wide in touch, ridden over 2f out, effort entering final furlong, took 2nd post
raced wide, keen, tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon one pace
led early, chased winner, ridden to challenge 1f out, lost 2nd post
always in rear
The draw is a massive negative for Mainstay so we will overlook her here and side with LA ZAMORA to get the better of Diapason. John Gosden's filly has plenty of ability but she was all-out to score at Doncaster last time and she will need some luck to get her head in front here from the outside draw. It could therefore pay to seek a bit of value and we will do so with La Zamora who improved for being upped to this trip at Southwell last time and a penalty may not be enough to stop her in her bid to follow-up. Diapason does have course and distance winning form but she is probably better over 6f and she may have to play second fiddle to some of her rivals today. The draw has not done Faithful One any favours, while Wasmi has the best of the draw and she has won over the course and distance so she could represent the each-way value in the race. But La Zamora won well enough last time and we will side with her to get the better of her chief rival Mainstay today.
Seradim 33-1 (9-4) Dwelt, held up, kept on same pace final 2f, 9th of 14, 14l behind Alsace Lorraine (9-7) at Ascot 1m fll hcp (2) gf.
Mainstay 9-1 (9-12) Chased leaders, led well over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on well, won at Doncaster 1m 3yo fll stks (4) gd in Apr beating Cookie Crumbles (8-12) by nk, 12 ran.
All The Nines (IRE) 20-1 (9-4) Raced centre, with leaders, every chance 2f out, weakened final furlong, 12th of 18, 14l behind Tubby Isaacs (8-9) at Doncaster 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Diapason (IRE) 4-5fav (9-5) Held up in last pair, headway on inside 2f out, every chance from over 1f out until inside final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 6, 2 1/4l behind Spinning Bailiwick (9-4) at Wolverhampton 7f fll hcp (0-75) (5) pol in Jan.
Midnight Fantasy 9-1 (9-5) In rear far side group, stayed on final furlong, 8th of 16, 5l behind Viva Volta (9-0) at Newcastle 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Oct.
Suzie Quw 10-1 (9-0) Slow into stride, in rear, ridden halfway, stayed on inside final furlong, never dangerous, 4th of 6, 3 1/2l behind Dametime (9-7) at Wolverhampton 6f fll hcp (4) pol in Apr.
Faithful One (IRE) 7-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, took 2nd place near finish, 2nd of 8, 3l behind Haatheq (9-0) at Leicester 7f 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Night Trade (IRE) 7-2fav (9-0) Dwelt, behind on rail, switched sharply left to outside halfway, headway 2f out, driven to chase winner over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, lost 2nd near finish, 3rd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Hot Spark (8-7) at Doncaster 7f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Wasmi (IRE) 12-1 (8-3) Held up, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 12, 14l behind Bossy Kitty (7-12) at York 6f 2yo hcp (3) gd in Oct.
Catherines Call (IRE) 12-1 (8-11) Always rear-division, 14th of 15, 19l behind Miss Zooter (9-0) at Newbury 7f fll hcp (4) gf.
Perfect Flight 14-1 (9-3) Raced in rear, never a factor, 8th of 9, 12l behind Definightly (9-4) at Goodwood 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
La Zamora 8-1 (8-8) Keen, held up in touch, quickened to lead 2f out, soon clear, eased near finish, won at Southwell 7f fll hcp (4) fbs beating Mozayada (8-9) by 3 1/2l, 6 ran.
