behind, ridden halfway, never dangerous
chased leaders, driven halfway, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, shaken up over 1f out, kept on
always prominent, every chance over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
tracked leaders, led inside final furlong, edged left, comfortably
held up, headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
behind, hung right, some headway halfway, weakened well over 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, led over 1f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong
towards rear, stayed on over 1f out, never dangerous
Not a race that will take much winning and this looks a good opportunity for Peace Flag with Titinius and Hov as the chief dangers. John Gosden's charge showed a useful level of form last year and confirmed the promise of her debut third behind the smart Illustria at Newbury when landing a private Jockey Club event at Newmarket from a subsequent winner. The daughter of Gold Fever was out of her depth when making her seasonal reappearance in the Fred Darling Stakes but, with her stable showing signs of better form, she should take full advantage of this significant drop in grade. Luca Cumani has his string in good shape at present so Titinius, who showed some ability in two juvenile starts, has to be feared at this level if fit to do himself justice following a six-month break. Hov has shown respectable form but is already beginning to look expensive to follow and may have to settle for minor honours once again.
