prominent, ridden and effort over 1f out, weakened quickly final furlong
behind, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, eased final furlong
tracked leader, led well over 2f out, stayed on strongly, driven out
in rear, headway 2f out, stayed on to chase winner inside final furlong, no impression
steadied start, held up in mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no headway
towards rear, ridden over 3f out, kept on from over 1f out, never nearer
in touch, ridden and effort 2f out, not quicken over 1f out, soon one pace
led, ridden and headed well over 2f out, stayed on gamely, lost 2nd inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, soon outplaced and behind
prominent, effort over 1f out, unable to challenge, kept on same pace
tracked leaders to 3f out, weakened rapidly from 2f out
Lady Gloria was a convincing winner a week ago and can score again under a 6lb penalty. Colchium, Lavenham and Greek Easter make up the shortlist. James Given has his horses in fine fettle and the manner of his filly's victory a week ago on the all-weather suggested that there is plenty more to come. A slight concern is that she has only run once on turf however she wasn't beaten far that day and by Diktat out of a Pivotal mare, her pedigree screams soft ground. Lavenham steps up in trip but is yet to win past seven furlongs. The stable are in good nick although she may struggle to give weight away all round even if she stays. Colchium has been running consistently well of late and the form of his last run has been franked by the winner scoring since. House Maiden and Dansil In Distress are both consistent sorts and warrant respect, however of more interest may be Greek Easter. She has shown very little of late but this drop in trip can bring about some improvement but it will certainly need to. Lady Gloria is a filly in form and gets the confident selection.
Lavenham (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) In rear, plenty to do 2f out, headway on outer over 1f out, nearest finish, 5th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Bonnie Prince Blue (9-4) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-80 (4) pol.
Greek Easter (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) In touch on outside, driven along 4f out, weakened 3f out, 10th of 14, 13l behind Lady Songbird (8-9) at Newbury 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) gs.
Lady Gloria 2-1fav (8-12) Led after 1f, made rest, ridden and hung left 2f out, clear over 1f out, eased near finish, won at Southwell 1m fll hcp (4) fbs beating Musical Beat (8-9) by 3l, 8 ran.
Fangorn Forest (IRE) 25-1 (8-13) Held up, ridden 3f out, stayed on and edged left under pressure final furlong to chase leaders, always held, 3rd of 10, 3l behind Elopement (8-1) at Bath 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Going To Work (IRE) 6-1 (7-7) Took keen hold early, pressed leaders, ridden and losing place when hampered over 2f out, 9th of 13, 18l behind Heaven Sent (9-8) at Ascot 1m fll hcp (2) gs.
Sister Maria (USA) 6-1 (9-4) Held up in touch, chased leaders over 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on same pace, 4th of 17, 3 1/2l behind Oceana Gold (8-11) at Newmarket 1m 3yo hcp (5) gs.
Colchium (IRE) 12-1 (8-7) 6th halfway, in lead over 1f out, headed and not pace of winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 12, 2l behind Lacework (8-12) at Goodwood 1m 3yo hcp (4) gd.
Boogie Dancer 12-1 (9-0) With leader, ridden over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Habalwatan (9-7) at W'hampton 1m 1f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Nov.
Dansil In Distress 8-1 (9-2) With leader, every chance when bumped just inside final furlong, one pace after, 4th of 13, 2 1/2l behind Cavort (9-4) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo fll hcp 0-100 (5) pol.
House Maiden (IRE) 14-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, lost place halfway, plugged on again through beaten horses, 3rd of 6, 7l behind Fuschia (8-9) at W'hampton 7f mdn fll (6) pol.
It's No Problem (IRE) 8-1 (8-9) Held up towards rear, switched left and headway to 2f out, soon ridden, no further impression from over 1f out, 10th of 14, 10l behind Sumner (9-4) at Salisbury 1m 4f 3yo hcp (6) gf.
Sylvan (IRE) 25-1 (8-11) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, soon weakened, 10th of 14, 10l behind Folly Lodge (8-12) at Newbury 7f 3yo fll hcp 0-100 (4) gs.
