led, ridden clear over 2f out, headed 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
held up in rear, pulled up over 3f out
close up, ridden over 2f out, one pace from over 1f out
dwelt, held up, never dangerous
tracked leader, pushed along 4f out, weakened 2f out
held up, headway and switched right over 2f out, led 1f out, quickened, clear
slowly into stride, keen, hung right, held up, pushed along 4f out, outpaced 3f out, headway approaching final furlong, stayed on inside final furlong nearest finish
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace approaching final furlong
The step up to this trip is an imponderable at this stage for a few of these and, although a very interesting race for future reference, it is a race to approach with caution today. However, for the selection nothing makes more appeal than Opera Comique, who finished a close up third in a Group 3 when she made her last start for John Oxx as a juvenile. Kisses For Me and Ouija Board also held useful form as juveniles and merit a second look in the betting, while Sahool and Rave Reviews also hold each-way claims despite needing to post improved efforts over a trip that is not certain to suit. In contrast, this ten furlongs should not be a problem for Opera Comique, who as a daughter of Japan Cup winner Singspiel, should improve for being upped in distance today. The three-year-old also impressed with her willingness to get involved in a battle last term and she will remain one to keep on the right side of whatever happens today.
