started slowly, always in rear, never in contention
led, near side rail, ridden and headed just over 1f out, faded inside final furlong
started slowly, always rear, struggling halfway, never a factor
raced keenly on outer, in touch, effort over 2f out, not trouble leaders, weakened over 1f out
prominent, ridden along over 2f out, no progress and weakened over 1f out
behind, headway over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong to take 3rd near finish
mid-division, switched right and headway over 1f out, strong ran on rail and chased winner inside final furlong, edged left, closing near finish
chased leader, ridden to lead just over 1f out, kept on and edged left well inside final furlong, driven out
slowly into stride, behind, ridden and out pace halfway, weakened 2f out
chased leaders, effort over 1f out, not quickened, one pace final furlong
started slowly, soon chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, not paced to challenge, weakened over 1f out
The scheduled dozen starters here have just six runs between them, so any market support and moves should be noted; we'll side with a debutante and that's Richard Hannon's BRUNETTE, ahead of his other runner Ragsta and the most experienced Curtains. On jockey bookings Brunette looks the pick of the yard's two runners here, and she's got a couple of decent entries for later in the year. Those who think Hannon's runners come on for a run though may prefer Ragsta, second on debut (albeit in a field of four) on good ground at Bath earlier in the month. Her dam was a useful sort in sprints, and she's entitled to improve from that decent debut. Curtains qualifies for handicaps after this; third in her two runs to date, but she may prefer a little juice in the ground, after looking a little uncomfortable last time out. The step up from the minimum trip may prove handy. A close eye should be paid on the market, but tentatively we'll suggest this can go the way of Brunette.
Arabian Jewel Kheleyf filly out of Lady Liesel.
Astarta (IRE) 5-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, ran green and went left approaching 2f out, soon lost place, 6th of 7, 5l behind Kurtanella (8-10) at Newbury 5f 2yo fll stks (3) gd.
Brunette (IRE) Camacho filly out of Hidden Agenda.
Chinese Democracy (USA) 17-2 (9-0) Awkward start, soon prominent, bumped over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 8, 10l behind Kings Of Leo (9-0) at Warwick 5f 2yo fll mdn (5) gf.
Cool Kitten (IRE) One Cool Cat filly out of Zoom Lens.
Crystal Gale (IRE) Verglas filly out of Mango Groove.
Curtains 9-4 (8-12) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, chased winner over 1f out, no extra when lost 2nd inside final furlong, 3rd of 7, 3 1/2l behind Royal Desert (9-0) at Bath 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf.
Hairspray 14-1 (8-12) Chased leader until 2f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 7, 8l behind Barzan (8-12) at Brighton 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf.
Lathaat Dubai Destination filly out of Khulood.
Ragsta (IRE) 12-1 (8-7) Slowly into stride, chased leaders, went 2nd inside final 2f, kept on, no chance with winner final furlong, 2nd of 4, 4l behind Radiohead (8-12) at Bath 5f 2yo nov stk (5) gd.
Three's A Crowd Royal Applause filly out of Thracian.
Truly Magic Traditionally filly out of Truly Bewitched.
