slowly away, in rear, outpaced halfway, never near leaders
made virtually all, ridden and in command from over 1f out
held up in rear, headway to chase winner 2f out, ridden and lost 2nd near finish
held up in rear, never on terms
chased winner to over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
held up in rear, headway entering final 2f, shaken up, ran on to take 2nd post
dwelt, soon close up, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out
Cast In Gold is narrowly preferred over Royal Tiara and Ainamaa in another open maiden. The selection has finished second on each of her three starts to date but she has run her race on each occasion and she has the best form on show here from those that have been seen on the racecourse. Royal Tiara looks the part on breeding and this Godolphin newcomer has to be respected. She should be noted in the market, as should the likes of Loulwa, Furbeseta and Alleviate who all hail from leading yards. Ainamaa has shown some promise but could be vulnerable against some potentially useful newcomers. This is a tricky race for punters to call and the market will provide the clues, but Cast In Gold sets a fair standard and gets the vote.
Alleviate (IRE) Indian Ridge filly, half-sister to smart 1m4f winner Allegretto.
Cast In Gold (USA) 8-11fav (8-12) With leaders, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on under pressure until caught final stride, 2nd of 13, shd behind Darrfonah (8-12) at Newbury 7f 2yo fll (2) gd in Sept.
Clouded Leopard (USA) Danehill filly, full sister to 5f winner Celtic Cat.
Dream Again 7-1 (9-0) Held up in touch, lost place well over 2f out, 12th of 14, 21l behind Treat (9-0) at Nottingham 1m 2yo mdn fll (5) gd in Sept.
Dubai's Fairy 16-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out, 11th of 16, 12l behind Alovera (9-0) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn fll (5) gd in Aug.
Duskiness (FR) 9-2 (9-0) Mid-division, headway over 3f out, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 7l behind Princess Iris (9-0) at Nottingham 5f 2yo mdn fll (5) gf in Jun.
Loulwa (IRE) Montjeu filly, half-sister to 3 winners between 5f & 7f including the smart Galeota.
Royal Tiara (UAE) Machiavellian filly, sister to 1m-1m2f winner Augustine, half-sister to several winners up to 1m6f.
Ainamaa (USA) 20-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace, 3rd of 12, 4l behind Lost In Wonder (9-0) at Beverley 7f 2yo mdn fll (4) gs in Aug.
Furbeseta Danehill Dancer filly out of a winning Italian mare who is a half-sister to Falbrav.
