chased leaders until weakened 3f out
led to 3f out, weakened quickly
soon tracked leader, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
slowly away and soon in mid-division, steady headway from 3f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner
held up and always towards rear
chased leaders until weakened over 2f out
held up towards rear, headway on outside from 3f out, stayed on same pace final 2f
held up and always in rear
mid-division, hard-ridden 3f out, soon behind
chased leaders, led 3f out, headed inside final 2f, weakened approaching final furlong
slowly away and always in rear
held up in mid-division, hard-driven and no headway final 2f
held up in rear, good headway on outside over 3f out, led inside final 2f, soon ridden clear
held up towards rear, hampered and snatched up over 4f out, stayed on final 2f, never reached leaders
A terrific line-up for this valuable Lady riders event and we have narrowed it down to Minority Report, Flying Spirit and Sangiovese, with the former just getting the nod. Luca Cumani has been very patient with this son of Rainbow Quest who is steadily improving. He looked in need of a test of stamina when second to a decent type at Sandown last month over ten furlongs. Add the fact that Cumani has already landed a similar event to this with the improving Mephisto, and you have a horse with very strong claims. Flying Spirit comes here in great heart, Gary Moore's versatile performer has landed three flat handicaps this season , along with a hurdles event at Stratford and looks certain to be in the firing line again. Sangiovese has also hit the winning note this season, landing competitive events at Newbury and Kempton, before being slightly outclassed last time at Newmarket. Today's opponents look less taxing and a big run is expected. A One and Bucks are just two others in with a shout here, but Minority Report is the one that gets our vote.