held up, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out
led, ridden over 1f out, caught post
towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on same pace
chased leaders, ridden halfway, kept on one pace
hampered start, saddle soon slipped, virtually pulled up
chased leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up, headway halfway, soon ridden and onepaced
slowly into stride, towards rear, headway and not clear run over 1f out, never dangerous
switched left start, held up in rear, headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong, led post
slowly into stride, held up in touch, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out
close up for over three furlongs
Obe Bold and Russian Ruby are respected here, but Bonne de Fleur is the selection to complete a hat-trick of consecutive wins. The selection is progressing nicely and looks like a nice filly who will only get better. She ran a bit green but showed an impressive change of gear to win at Nottingham and she is well regarded by trainer Bryan Smart. Obe Bold is capable of figuring at the finish and is from a shrewd yard, but can be inconsistent and is not one to place a great deal of trust in. Russian Ruby might be a better alternative. She has been a bit disappointing of late but ran in a listed race at Newmarket back in July so clearly has shown signs of ability at home. Of the rest Shinko Femme is beginning to look exposed, so we are happy to side with the in-form Bonne de Fleur who should have enough speed to take this race.