took keen hold, chased leaders, pushed along and weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, chased winner 2f out, one pace and no impression final furlong, clear 2nd best
held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, went 3rd 1f out, no impression on leading duo
took keen hold, tracked leader, led over 2f out, ridden and headed well over 1f out, weakened over 1f out
never travelling in rear, driven along halfway, behind and eased final furlong, tailed off
held up in last trio, effort under pressure well over 1f out, 5th and no impression final furlong
started slowly, soon pushed along in 5th towards rear, weakened over 2f out
led, pushed along over 2f out, headed well over 1f out, weakened and eased final furlong
took keen hold, held up in last trio, headway under pressure over 1f out, went 4th and no impression final furlong
chased leaders disputing 4th, led well over 1f out, in command final furlong, ran on
FAITHFUL DUCHESS has an obvious chance although it may not pay to get carried away. Bold Diktator, Major Eradicator and Clumber Place are amongst others to consider. The selection is still open to improvement whereas the majority of her opponents are probably on the way down. She has yet to win a race but has come down 7lbs in the weights this season after just two starts and was doing enough in the closing stages at Catterick to believe that she can win races in this grade. Major Eradicator was well backed on debut so needs considering on his handicap bow whilst Bold Diktator has won in blinkers and a visor could conceivably bring about a change in his fortunes. Clumber Place popped up at a big price last season and is clearly capable enough on her day whilst Miss Kitty Grey has to be to the fore of our thoughts having shown improved form to finish second over course and distance last time but preference is for Faithful Duchess.
Baby Rock 18-1 (8-13) With winner, ridden and effort over 1f out, kept on same pace under pressure final furlong, 3rd of 11, 4 1/2l behind Whiteoak Lady (9-0) at Thirsk 6f sell stks (5) gd in Aug.
Bold Diktator 25-1 (8-0) In touch, lost place 3f out, last of 7, 21l behind Harriet's Girl (9-2) at Pontefract 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gf in May.
Many Welcomes 6-1 (8-5) Tracked leader until 2f out, soon weakened, 11th of 12, 19l behind Chief Red Cloud (9-1) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Apr.
Clumber Place 20-1 (8-1) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 7, 5l behind Light Dubai (9-1) at Ayr 1m fll hcp 0-70 (5) gf in May.
Resplendent Nova 6-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon outpaced, last of 8, 9l behind Global Village (9-0) at Kempton 7f hacp 0-70 (5) pol in Apr.
Faithful Duchess (IRE) 11-4fav (8-11) Towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on, 5th of 12, 5l behind Ellies Image (8-11) at Catterick 7f mdn stks 0-65 (6) gf in May.
Major Eradicator (USA) 28-1 (9-3) Outpaced towards rear, 7th of 12, 16l behind Dever Dream (8-12) at Leicester 6f 3yo mdn (5) gf in May.
Greystoke Prince 50-1 (8-12) Always towards rear, struggling 3f out, 8th of 11, 16l behind Noble Jack (9-10) at Lingfield 1m sell stks (6) pol in May.
Easy Wonder (GER) 50-1 (8-0) Slowly into stride, soon pushed along in rear, 7th of 11, 9l behind Scruffy Skip (9-9) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in May.
Miss Kitty Grey (IRE) 66-1 (8-12) In touch, pushed along halfway, effort over 1f out, ridden and every chance inside final furlong, no impression near finish, 2nd of 11, 1l behind Collect Art (8-9) at Yarmouth 7f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gd.
