tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, edged left and every chance over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
mainly in rear
in rear, ridden and some headway over 1f out, never nearer
tracked leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened final furlong
keen, tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
very slowly away, soon pushed along, headway to mid-division halfway, effort 2f out, soon weakened and eased
keen led, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon weakened
slowly away, in rear, headway over 2f out, not clear run from over 1f out, soon carried head high, ridden and ran on, just failed
in touch, ridden to lead 1f out, caught post
tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
held up, switched right and headway soon after, ridden entering final furlong, stayed on to lead post
tracked leader, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
FREE AS A LARK may favour this trip and we cautiously side with Chris Wall's filly to win here, however Top Tigress and Whisper Wind could progress further here and should be closely watched. Free As A Lark stayed on at Nottingham last time out and there is scope for improvement given her pedigree. She finished only seventh of ten in her debut but she was slowly in to her stride and will come on for this experience. Top Tigress comes from a top yard and can be expected to improve as a three-year-old but a poor run last time out when finishing ninth at this track does not sway our vote in her favour. With Ryan Moore on board again Sir Michael Stoute must think there is winning potential in Top Tigress, but there are others that are favourable today. Mont Ras and Whisper Wind could be suggested as alternatives; however the conditions may not entirely suit them both. This is a wide open field and with little to go on, we tentatively designate Free As A Lark as our selection.
Fidler Bay 66-1 (9-13) Held up towards rear, outpaced 3f out, never dangerous, 13th of 14, 35l behind Hayzoom (8-12) at Chepstow 1m 2f mdn stks (5) gd in May.
Rowan Light 66-1 (9-6) Towards rear, pushed along halfway, ridden and one pace over 2f out, never a factor, 10th of 12, 12l behind Hidden Fire (8-7) at Lingfield 7f mdn stks (5) pol in Apr.
Hear The Roar (IRE) High Chaparral gelding out of Talbiya.
Kayaan 22-1 (9-3) Slowly away, held up in rear, some headway on inside over 2f out, soon weakened, 8th of 12, 16l behind Inqaath (9-3) at Nottingham 1m 3yo mdn (5) gf in May.
Mandate Doyen gelding out of Joe's Dancer.
Marcus Antonius Mark Of Esteem gelding out of Star Of The Course.
Mont Ras (IRE) Indian Ridge colt out of Khayrat.
Rileys Crane 150-1 (9-3) Held up in touch, ridden and weakened over 3f out, last of 12, 30l behind Inqaath (9-3) at Nottingham 1m 3yo mdn (5) gf in May.
Captivator Motivator filly out of Cashew.
Eye Of Eternity 66-1 (8-10) Mid-division, ridden and weakened 3f out, 10th of 11, 26l behind Capital Attraction (9-1) at Lingfield 1m mdn stks (5) pol in May.
Free As A Lark 100-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, not clear run over 1f out, never in contention, 7th of 10, 6l behind Miss Mittagong (9-0) at Nottingham 1m 3yo fll mdn (5) gf in May.
Melinoise Tobougg filly out of Carollan.
One Cool Slash (IRE) 100-1 (8-7) Tracked leaders, pushed along halfway, weakened over 1f out, last of 6, 14l behind Kai Mook (8-8) at Lingfield 7f 2yo nov stks (5) pol in Dec.
Shesells Seashells 22-1 (9-0) Slowly away, always in rear, 9th of 10, 17l behind Marie De Guise (9-0) at Nottingham 1m 3yo fll mdn (5) gf in May.
Top Tigress 13-2 (8-12) Never near leaders, 9th of 16, 9l behind I'm A Dreamer (8-12) at Yarmouth 1m fll mdn auc (5) gd in Apr.
Whisper Wind 16-1 (9-3) Behind, headway 2f out, soon chasing leaders, weakened final furlong, 4th of 11, 7l behind Sard (8-12) at Goodwood 7f 3yo mdn aut (5) gd in May.
