held up in rear, headway on outside from 3f out, stayed on to challenge 1f out, led inside final furlong, ridden out
chased leaders, pushed along 4f out, weakened quickly 3f out
behind, pushed along 5f out, some headway from over 1f out
raced in snatches in mid-division, behind final 3f
took keen hold, tracked leader, ridden and every chance 2f out, chased leader until 1f out, no extra
led, ridden 2f out, soon headed and weakened
chased leaders, lost place halfway, never near leaders after
chased leaders, ridden to lead well over 1f out, headed and not quicken inside final furlong
slow into stride, behind, pushed along over 4f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never nearer
It is somewhat surprising to see some of the jumping yards targeting this maiden but we will take ASTRODIVA to see off their challenges with Cecily Parsley and Sheshali the alternatives. The filly wasn't beaten far by Matraasha at Newcastle earlier in the year and with the likelihood of there being little of that calibre in opposition, we give her a chance to finally get her head infront. Cecily Parsley looked as if she would gain plenty of experience for her Newbury debut and is one of those to note in the market beforehand. Sheshali did not show too much for John Oxx as a juvenile but has made up into a decent handicap hurdler for Evan Williams. On breeding, this trip looks fine. Olofi has a pedigree that cries out for testing going so watch the weather forecast. Whiterocks has been bitterly disappointing and may be one for handicaps beyond today. Recurring Dream is a half-sister to staying chaser, Dream Alliance. Lady Of Ashcott is from a family that has had a series of ten furlong winners in France so could be best of the rest. Sana Abel hasn't looked as if getting the trip in the past but she is getting plenty of allowances from the elders. Astrodiva can gain an overdue victory this evening.
Sheshali (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) Always towards rear, 11th of 13, 31l behind Right Or Wrong (9-3) at Listowel 1m 2yo mdn hvy in Sep '06.
Bright Wire (IRE) 16-1 (8-7) Tracked leaders, carried right over 2f out, effort well over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 14, 8l behind Haafhd Time (8-7) at Kempton 1m 4f stks 0-55 (6) pol in Jun.
Double Whammy 100-1 (9-3) Slowly away, always in rear, pushed along and struggling 3f out, 8th of 11, 18l behind Senses (9-3) at Sandown 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) gf in Jun.
Whiterocks 66-1 (9-3) Slowly away, always towards rear, pushed along on outer and struggling over 4f out, 11th of 14, 19l behind Mary Goodnight (8-12) at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gf.
Astrodiva 10-1 (8-8) Held up in touch, chased leaders over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 6l behind Akmal (9-7) at York 1m 6f 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) gd.
Cecily Parsley 15-2 (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden 4f out, weakened 3f out, 5th of 6, 12l behind Putra One (9-0) at Newbury 1m 4f mdn stks (5) gf.
La Polka 25-1 (8-7) In touch, ridden and weakened over 3f out, 10th of 12, 17l behind Hallstatt (8-12) at Lingfield 1m 2f mdn auc stks (5) pol in May.
Recurring Dream Beat All filly out of Rewbell.
Reset City 20-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 7, 4 1/2l behind Seaway (9-0) at Leicester 1m 2f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gf.
Sana Abel (IRE) 5-1 (8-10) Held up, driven 3f out, soon outpaced, ridden and kept on same pace final 2f, no impression, 5th of 6, 7l behind Funday (8-10) at Lingfield 1m 2f fll mdn stks (5) gf in Jun.
Fluters House 200-1 (9-3) Started slowly, prominent after 3 furlongs, ridden 3f out, weakened from 2f out, 11th of 14, 24l behind Ideally (9-3) at Bath 1m 2f mdn stks (5) gs in Jul '07.
Olofi (FR) Slickly gelding out of Dona Bella.
Lady Of Ashcott Loup Sauvage filly out of Pointlet.
