soon pushed along on far side, never in contention
chased leader far side, ridden to lead 1f out, ran on well
prominent on far side, ridden and one pace final furlong
slowly into stride, always towards rear
prominent on stand side until ridden and weakened over 3f out
chased leaders on far side without making impression
held up stand side, headway over 2f out, ridden and ran on inside final furlong
held up, ridden and ran on well inside final furlong
led far side, ridden and headed 1f out, soon one pace
led stand side until ridden and weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, always well behind
This is not an easy race to get a firm handle on but another chance is given to Arabian Dancer, with others to consider being Brooklime, Penang Sapphire, Viking Spirit and Campeon. The selection comes firmly into the reckoning based on her fifth in the Cherry Hinton Stakes two runs ago but then let herself, and that form, down when finishing only third when stepped up to a mile at Yarmouth last time. If you are prepared to forgive her that run, she must hold a solid chance here back at this six-furlong trip although, of course, she is unproven on good to soft. Based on his Windsor run of three days ago, Brooklime is improving, so he can be given a chance, as can Viking Spirit and Campeon, who were separated by only a short head at York last time. Of the others, Watchmyeyes has shown promise but will need to show more to feature, a similar comment applying to San Deng, while Penang Sapphire also showed a bit of promise on the all-weather on his debut and, well-bred, is more than likely going to improve. Hillabilla and Lyric Dances are others with interesting breeding so watch the betting with regard to their chances but, once again, we are prepared to give Arabian Dancer another chance.
