in touch, ridden over 1f out, led soon after, challenged throughout final furlong, kept on gamely
slowly into stride, headway 2f out, switched left and every chance inside final furlong, just denied
mid-division, effort to chase leaders 3f out, carried wide over 1f out, no extra final furlong
mid-division, never better
in touch, ridden 4f out, weakened over 2f out
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
slowly into stride, headway on inside to chase leaders 3f out, edged right on bend over 1f out, hung left 1f out and one pace
led, headed after 2f, stayed prominent, ridden approaching 3f out, every chance well inside final furlong, no extra close home
This looks quite competitive and the leading players appear to be Gull Wing, First Bloom and Antrim Rose with the vote given to Gull Wing. The selection has only had the two runs and there was plenty to like about her second behind Shorthand at Nottingham last time. She is clearly going the right way and nominal improvement should make her tough to beat. First Bloom is a well-bred filly and she is worth noting in the market on her debut, but she may be better over a slightly shorter trip and she is best watched today. Antrim Rose may be of more interest as she is related to a first time out 2-year-old winner and if the market vibes were positive then it could pay to take the hint. Legend House was disappointing on her debut and she will need to improve significantly to get competitive. We will therefore stick with Gull Wing who has plenty in her favour and gets the vote.
Antrim Rose Giant's Causeway filly out of 7f & 1m winner Aunty Rose.
Gull Wing (IRE) 11-1 (9-0) Chased leader, ridden to challenge over 2f out, stayed on strongly close home, 2nd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Shorthand (9-0) at Nottingham 1m 2yo mdn fll (5) gd in Sept.
Legend House (FR) 20-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, held up, never dangerous, 9th of 11, 16l behind Shorthand (9-0) at Nottingham 1m 2yo mdn fll (5) gd in Sept.
Milla's Rocket (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, mid-division, ridden halfway, weakened over 2f out, 12th of 14, 17l behind Light Shift (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 2yo mdn fll (4) gf in Sept.
Molly Pitcher (IRE) 7-1 (9-0) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 12, 9l behind Sudoor (9-0) at Newbury 7f 2yo mdn fll (4) gf in Jun.
Night Falcon 20-1 (8-12) Slowly away and always behind, 13th of 16, 24l behind Mythical Kid (9-3) at Newbury 7f 2yo mdn (4) sft.
Usk Melody 4-1 (9-0) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, kept on well, never nearer, 3rd of 13, 2l behind I'm Right (9-0) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn fll (5) pol in Sept.
First Bloom (USA) Fusaichi Pegasus filly, sister to 7f winner Princess Pegasus, half-sister to numerous winners up to 1m including the Group 2 winner Diffident.
