slowly into stride, soon ridden to mid-division, switched right entering final 2f, ridden and ran on final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, headway to join leaders halfway, led approaching final furlong, pushed out
mid-division, ridden halfway, kept on final furlong, ran green
dwelt, ridden to soon track leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
dewlt, mid-division, pushed along halfway, ridden and stayed on final furlong
raced wide mid-division, ridden halfway, kept on never dangerous
tracked leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
soon led, ridden 2f out, headed approaching final furlong, no extra
slowly into stride, in rear, good headway on inside 2f out, ran on final furlong, nearest finish
keen, always towards rear
The short list contains First Princess, First Buddy and Buddies Girl, with the selection being First Princess. After meeting trouble in running, First Princess finished to some effect at Kempton last time and, stepped up in trip today, she looks set to go well. First Buddy showed promise despite meeting trouble in running at Newbury on soft going last time and is respected today. Buddies Girl's best form, including in a course and distance maiden two runs ago, bring her right into it. Finally, Sharpazmax is entitled to improve on his debut effort, in which he showed a modicum of promise and Best Selection is among the interesting newcomers, although the betting market might reveal more on that score. Overall, though, we will side with First Princess.
First Buddy 11-2 (9-3) Slowly into stride, behind, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 8th of 16, 10l behind Mythical Kid (9-3) at Newbury 7f 2yo mdn (4) sft in Oct.
Golden Prospect 20-1 (9-3) Behind, pushed along halfway, moderate headway final furlong, 5th of 12, 8l behind Genuine Call (8-12) at Lingfield 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) pol in Oct.
Sharpazmax (IRE) 7-1 (9-3) Dwelt start and always towards rear, no impression, 5th of 7, 8l behind Magic Mountain (9-3) at Salisbury 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jul.
Daboy (IRE) Indian Danehill gelding, half-brother to 7f winner Celtic Warrior.
Miami Tallyce (IRE) Montjeu filly, half-sister to 6f winner Easily Averted.
Best Selection Inchinor filly, half-sister to numerous winners up to 1m1f.
First Princess (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Slowly away, behind, headway on outside over 1f out stayed on final furlong, 4th of 9, 2 1/2l behind Zahour Al Yasmeen (9-0) at Kempton 6f 2yo mdn fll (5) pol in Jun.
Buddies Girl (IRE) 9-1 (8-4) Led 2f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 14, 10l behind Solid Rock (8-10) at Windsor 6f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gs.