disputed 2nd to well over 2f out, soon ridden and weakened
close up when clipped heels and stumbled over 2f out, soon behind
took keen hold, soon close up, went 2nd briefly well over 2f out, soon hard ridden and weakened well over 1f out
held up and behind, headway when not clear run 2f out, switched right over 1f out, kept on under pressure
held up towards rear, steady headway 3f out, challenged on bit and going well 2f out, led approaching final furlong, quickened clear, impressive
slowly into stride, in rear, pushed along from halfway, headway on outside over 2f out, ran on under pressure inside final furlong, no chance with winner
held up mid-division, ridden and headway 3f out, narrow leader 2f out, headed approaching final furlong, soon outpaced
pulled hard early, soon in touch, clipped heels and stumbled over 2f out, soon lost place, not recover
held up towards rear, pushed along from halfway, outpaced final 2f
soon led, ridden over 4f out, headed 2f out, soon weakened
close up, ridden 2f out, soon every chance until outpaced final furlong
held up in rear, stayed on approaching final furlong, not pace to challenge
Banks Hill looks the one to be with. The winner of last years Coronation Stakes, the filly is at least as good over this trip and the drying ground will also be a help. She is taken to reverse the form with Poussin, who finished just in front of her, when they were both chasing Best Of Bests at Lonchamp. That was a slowly run event, but there should be plenty of pace on here, which will bring out the best in Banks Hill. Both Indian Creek, who flopped in soft ground last time, but will be well suited to the drying surface and Grandera, are both progressive. Nayef and Bach look sure to be involved, but they may both prefer more give underfoot. The interesting one though is Desert Deer, who could be absolutely anything. He demolished a fair field at Newmarket and left the impression there was much more too come. This is by far his stiffest task to date, but he is taken to provide the fillies main danger.
