held up behind, not clear run and chased leaders 2f out, every chance 1f out, kept on towards finish
in touch, ridden over 4f out, soon beaten
slowly into stride, towards rear, headway wide over 3f out, soon under pressure and not pace to trouble leaders
started very slowly, well in rear, moderate late headway, never dangerous
prominent, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out
slowly into stride, towards rear, headway 3f out and in touch, not quicken over 1f out, one pace
slowly into stride, held up mid-division, chased leaders and wide into straight 2f out, no extra over 1f out
held up towards rear, headway and edged right over 2f out, kept on final furlong but not troubled leaders
always towards rear, ridden 6f out and soon weakened
started slowly, towards rear, headway and hampered over 2f out approaching straight, switched left to inside rail, checked inside final furlong, ran on towards finish
led after 2f, headed 3f out, soon weakened
held up, chased leaders 2f out, led over 1f out, soon headed, kept on
led 2 furlongs, stayed tracking leader, led 3f out, to over 1f out, soon led again, ran on
tracked leaders, not clear run and switched right over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong and kept on well towards finish
Not much to go in the way of previous experience. So only a tentative vote goes to Perfect Tone, who at least has a race behind her this season and can put the experience to good use tonight. Geometric and Rock Chic are others with experience to monitor in the betting, while First Show is an interesting newcomer that would not have to be anything out of the ordinary to figure in this company. James Fanshawe also introduces an interesting type to note, in the shape of Gandalf, who is a half-brother to seven furlong winner Polar Magic. Quite whether this trip will suit him remains to be seen. But he could be one to bear in mind for future reference. Rock Chic showed little over six furlongs in her solitary start as a juvenile. However, she will be much better suited to this trip on pedigree and she is one to seriously consider. Geometric needs to improve on what he has shown so far. Still, he is also race-fit and could improve for the extra distance tonight. However, Perfect Tone has a more solid profile at this stage and, we take the hint that Jamie Spencer staying for the last can reap a fair reward in the finale.
Amerigo Vespucci Zafonic gelding out of 1m2f winner Amellnaa.
First Show Cape Cross colt, half-brother to 1m2f winner Prize Winner.
Gandalf Sadler's Wells colt, half-brother to 6f-1m winner Mohane Flyer and 7f winner Polar Magic.
Geometric 9-2 (9-0) Chased leaders until ridden and weakened over 2f out, 9th of 13, 20l behind Sunset Strip (9-0) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo mdn aut (6) pol in Apr.
Welling (IRE) 7-1 (9-0) Slowly away, always behind, 7th of 10, 19l behind Mystery Lot (8-9) at Bath 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) gs in Apr.
Bolero Again (IRE) Sadler's Wells filly, full sister to several winners on the Flat and over hurdles.
Perfect Tone (USA) 9-2 (8-7) Held up in touch, ridden 3f out, chased leader over 2f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 10, 7l behind Asawer (8-7) at Salisbury 1m 2f fll mdn (5) gf.
Rock Chick 9-1 (8-11) Ran green towards rear, outpaced halfway, no headway final 2f, 9th of 13, 10l behind Masa (8-11) at Lingfield 6f 2yo mdn (D) gf.
