tracked leaders, ridden to challenge 2f out, one pace from over 1f out
held up, ridden, lost place over 5f out
held up, ridden over 4f out, never dangerous
held up in touch, weakened over 5f out
tracked leaders, ridden to lead 2f out, ran on towards finish
held up, headway over 5f out, every chance inside final furlong, not quicken
held up mid-division, headawy over 5f out, every chance 3f out, weakened final furlong
led, headed 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up mid-division, pushed along 5f out, never dangerous
tracked leaders on outer, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
with leader, weakened 2f out
Santia can go one better than at Exeter although one would have to fear Madame Mado and One More Gypsy. The selection was a well backed favourite on debut but failed to run her race and finished well beaten. She proved that form to be all wrong last month and can take another step forwards by winning this. Petit Fleur ran well to chase home a stablemate of the selection on debut and should go well whilst Calusa Crystal and Utern have also shown ability. The market is always a fair guide in these contests and two likely looking newcomers are One More Gypsy and Madame Modo. The latter is of particular interest as she's a half-sister to the smart Le Volfoni but we'll take experience to win the day and give the nod to Santia.
Calusa Crystal (FR) 33-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, lost place 5f out, no real threat after, 8th of 20, 10l behind Carole's Legacy (10-12) at Aintree 2m 1f mrs lst nhf (1) gd in Apr.
Colour Footage (IRE) 12-1 (10-9) Held up in touch, outpaced over 3f out, rallied over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 9l behind Student Loan (10-6) at Towcester 2m mrs nhf (5) gd in Apr.
Petit Fleur 25-1 (10-12) Held up, headway halfway, ridden over 2f out, challenged over 1f out, switched right inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Sindanna (10-1) at Market Rasen 2m 1f mrs nhf (6) gd in Apr.
Posh Princess 6-1 (11-7) Rn out 2 ran out in race won by Eco Style (12-0) at Bitterley 3m ptp gd in Apr, 13 ran.
Saddlers' Gait (IRE) Saddlers' Hall mare, half-sister to 1m2f winner Cool Response and 1m5f winner Danebank.
Santia 9-2 (10-9) Held up towards rear, headway halfway, led over 2f out, soon ridden, headed over 1f out, kept on, 2nd of 12, 1l behind Friendly King (10-10) at Exeter 2m 1f nhf (5) gd in Apr.
Barton Grey Cloudings filly out of winning bumper Barton Gale.
Madame Mado (FR) Lost World filly, half-sister to useful jumper Le Volfoni.
Midsummer Legend 18-1 (10-4) Led early, always prominent, led over 1f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, unable to quicken, 2nd of 10, 2 1/2l behind Student Loan (10-6) at Towcester 2m mrs nhf (5) gd in Apr.
One More Gypsy Warningford filly, half-sister to winning hurdler Miss Cospector and bumper Gypsy Scholar.
Princess Angelique (FR) Sagacity filly, half-sister to 1m & 1m2f winner Prince Dom and miler Prince Benjamin.
Utern 12-1 (10-7) In touch, challeged over 2f out, effort and edged left over 1f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, held near finish, 2nd of 13, nk behind Go On Be A Lady (10-9) at Sedgefield 2m 1f mrs nhf (5) gs in Apr.
La Donna Del Largo (IRE) Rossini mare, half-sister to 7f-1m4f winner Danehill Dazzler.
