led until headed just over 4f out, soon ridden and weakened from 3f out
held up, ridden and no progress from 3f out, weakened 2f out
tracked leaders, lost place 3f out, stayed on under pressure again final furlong, not a danger
held up mid-division, ridden to chase leaders over 3f out, led inside final furlong, soon headed and no extra towards finish, lost 2nd last stride
mid-division, chased leader 2f out, driven to lead inside final furlong, all out finish
towards rear, headway wide to chase leaders halfway, soon lost place 5f out, eased afterwards, virtually pulled up, tailed off
tracked leader after 2 furlongs, lost place over 4f out, no chance from over 2f out
tracked leaders, led just over 4f out, under pressure 2f out, headed inside final furlong, rallied towards finish to regain 2nd last strides
behind, headway from 3f out, in touch 2f out, no extra over 1f out and one pace
in rear, headway from over 2f out, wide into straight, kept on final furlong, nearest finish
In this fillies' handicap, we will side with Zalimar, from a shortlist that contained Song Sparrow, Kiama, Cameron Orchid and Velvet Waters. Zalimar ran well against older horses at Windsor last time and that form is more than good enough to put her firmly in the shake-up today. Song Sparrow showed improvement for a step up in trip last time to today's distance and can improve again and get into the shake-up here. Kiama has also improved for the step up in trip and holds similar claims, and Cameron Orchid's maiden form is interesting enough to give her claims too. Of the older horses, Piquet is on a competitive mark, and Taminoula, whilst not as good as she once was, still holds place claims from her current mark. Best of the older horses, though, might prove to be Velvet Waters, who continues to run well without quite getting her head in front. She is respected but, overall, we will stick with the younger generation and side with Zalimar.
Velvet Waters 2-1 (9-0) With leader, led over 5f out, ridden and headed well over 1f out, one pace, 2nd of 6, 4l behind Without A Trace (8-1) at Windsor 1m 4f stk 0-70 (5) gf.
Cameron Orchid (IRE) 9-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, effort 2f out, not quicken over 1f out, one pace, 3rd of 14, 2l behind Dance Partner (8-9) at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo mdn aut (6) pol in Jun.
Piquet 16-1 (9-0) Held up in touch, headway 3f out, ridden over 1f out, every chance final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 14, 2l behind Charlie Kennet (9-5) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (6) pol in Jun.
Free Style (GER) 11-8fav (8-13) Tracked leader, ridden and lost place over 2f out, kept on same pace under pressure final furlong, 3rd of 6, 4l behind Late Arrival (8-12) at Catterick 1m 6f sll (6) frm in May.
Seejay 10-1 (8-9) Held up in rear, headway on outer 2f out, stayed on to lead well inside final furlong, won at Brighton 1m sll (6) frm in Jun beating Lizarazu (9-5) by a shd, 9 ran.
Kiama 7-4fav (8-1) Held up, headway on outside over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 10, 2 1/2l behind Lunar Sky (8-12) at W'hampton 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) pol in Jun.
Song Sparrow 8-1 (9-1) In rear, headway over 2f out, chased leaders 1f out, every chance, no extra towards finish, 2nd of 16, hd behind Laurollie (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 4f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Jun.
Zalimar (IRE) 7-4fav (8-2) Tracked leader, ridden to chase winner 2f out, switched left and driven over 1f out, not quicken and no impression final furlong, 2nd of 6, 1 1/2l behind Spinning Coin (8-10) at Windsor 1m 4f fll hcp (5) gf in Jun.
