chased leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on well final 100 yards to lead last strides
hung right throughout, chased leaders, ridden and not quicken from over 1f out
started slowly, outpaced in rear, kept on final furlong
started slowly, outpaced in rear, effort on inside over 1f out, no extra final 100 yards
chased leader, ridden halfway, driven and no extra inside final furlong
led, ran wide into straight 2f out, ridden entering final furlong, not quicken and headed well inside last
raced keenly, held up, effort on inner going easily over 2f out, shaken up to lead well inside final furlong, headed final strides
Smart Starprincess - whose dam is a half-sister to the very useful Irish filly Rebelline - belied her big odds when finishing third to Romancero over course and distance four days ago. That was a promising effort, as was the Paul Cole-trained Beejay's third to Signor Panattiere at Kempton ten days ago. In that race, she was just a head in front of Miss Brookie and both should be sharper and wiser for the outings. Merlins Pride finished second in a Wolverhampton seller on her debut, which has the look of modest form. Of the newcomers in this fillies' only race, Brian Meehan's Dolce Piccata stands out. Speedily-bred, she is sure to know her job and should be noted in the betting. Fabuco cost 25,000gns and certainly has winners in her pedigree but may need this initial run. There is plenty of speed in Ivory Lace's bloodlines, a similar comment applying to the cheaply-purchased Kumari. However, overall, if the market speaks in her favour, Dolce Piccata could be the one to be on.
