tracked leaders and keen, headway over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on well
tracked leader, ridden 3f out, weakened quickly 2f out
in touch, carried left on bend over 4f out, lost ground, ridden and headway to chase leaders soon after, hanging left to chase winner final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened over 2f out
very slowly into stride, pulled hard, hampered and carried left on bend over 4f out, headway over 3f out to chase leaders, weakened final furlong
led, ridden when headed over 1f out, kept on one pace
towards rear, swerved left on bend over 4f out, ridden and stayed on
mid-division, hampered and carried left on bend over 4f out, soon behind
slowly into stride, keen hold, out-paced soon after start, stayed on final furlong
slowly into stride, soon in touch, ridden 3f out, kept on one pace
Fadael gets the vote in this run-of-the-mill affair, with Blaise Hollow, Hawridge King and, possibly, Gibraltar Bay looking like her biggest dangers. The selection clearly appreciated the step up to seven furlongs when staying on at Yarmouth last time, having debuted at five. A further step up might well suit, and in what is not a strong race, she looks to hold a solid chance. Blaise Hollow was fifth in what was probably a better event at Lingfield last time, Lithos has plenty to like on breeding, and Cross My Shadow catches the eye because he is a Cape Cross half-brother to the high-class hurdler Holy Orders. Hawridge King left the impression on his last run that he already needs a mile, and we expect a bold show from him too, while the unraced Maktu attracts interest because he is from Paul Cole's stable, although he cost only 4,000 guineas. Gibraltar Bay is likely to be shown in a much better light today than he was on his debut but, overall, the selection is Fadael.
