slightly bumped start, tracked leaders, pushed along over 3f out, stayed on same pace from over 1f out
in touch, improved 3f out, stayed on to take 3rd inside final furlong, nearest finish
towards rear, effort over 3f out, weakened 2f out
prominent, ran wide bend over 4f out, edged left 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
bumped start, always in rear
made all, clear 1f out, ran on well
prominent, carried wide bend over 4f out, chased winner over 1f out, hung right inside final furlong, no impression
Not the strongest of maidens on paper and KRONFUL may be good enough to win on debut; of those to have raced Saafia holds the strongest form. Michael Jarvis has a good record at the track (4 wins from 16 runners in recent seasons) and this daughter of Singspiel could enhance it further. She is out of Albahja who was fairly useful at up to a mile and a half at the age of three so this trip should certainly be within her reach at this stage of her career and if the market signs are positive then she should run well. Chat De Soie has improved with each start and her fifth at Folkestone when a 50/1 chance reads ok. Michevious Spirit looks a more interesting newcomer than Light Nights, however a bigger threat may come from Whirly Dancer who should be suited by the step up in trip following a less than spectacular debut at Nottingham. Saafia's recent sixth to Water Biscuit at Goodwood reads as the best piece of form in the race; she may find the quicker ground more in her favour today and despite a wide draw she is respected. An open affair, where we will chance our arm with Kronful; Seb Sanders has a one in three record for the yard in recent years to further enhance confidence.
Alotago (IRE) 40-1 (8-12) Dwelt, always behind, 11th of 13, 22l behind Tominator (9-3) at Beverley 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd.
Chat De Soie (IRE) 50-1 (8-6) Slowly into stride, in rear, ridden over 2f out, edged right over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never nearer, 5th of 7, 4 1/2l behind Abriachan (8-13) at Folkestone 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf.
Kronful Singspiel filly out of Albahja.
Light Nights (IRE) Acclamation filly out of Grecian Grail.
Michevious Spirit (IRE) Dalakhani filly out of Roseanna.
Moonlight Babe (USA) 100-1 (9-0) Took keen hold early, held up and always behind, 7th of 9, 14l behind Tarita (9-0) at Beverley 5f 2yo stks (4) gd.
On Holiday 66-1 (8-5) Quickly outpaced, 5th of 6, 14l behind Gillburg (9-3) at Hamilton 6f 2yo mdn (5) sft.
Saafia (USA) 14-1 (9-0) Soon chased leader, challenging from 3f out, soon ridden, still pressing leaders over 1f out, faded inside final furlong, 6th of 13, 6l behind Water Biscuit (9-0) at Goodwood 7f 2yo stks (2) gs in Jul.
Whirly Dancer 9-2 (9-0) Towards rear, soon pushed along, weakened over 3f out, 9th of 12, 11l behind Miss Smilla (9-0) at Nottingham 6f 2yo fll mdn (5) gf in Jul.
