prominent on outside, ridden, effort over 1f out, not quicken, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, outpaced over 1f out, soon weakened
tracked leader, effort over 1f out, not quicken, weakened rapidly final furlong
in touch, ridden 2f out, soon no impression, weakened final furlong
held up in rear, moderate headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong, never dangerous
chased leader to well over 1f out, weakened quickly final furlong
started slowly, behind, good headway to chase leader, effort over 1f out, no extra, lost 2nd inside final furlong
led, ridden over 1f out, stayed on well until caught final strides
steadied start, held up towards rear, headway, switched left over 1f out, ran on to chase leaders inside final furlong, led final strides
Nonrunner
Crimson Fern can confirm her superiority over Strike Up The Band but may have something to fear from Mac Gille Eoin and Siren's Gift. It was hard not to be impressed with the way that Malcolm Saunders' filly travelled and quickened at Sandown and an 8lb rise may not be enough to prevent her from scoring again. The veteran trainer has handled some fast fillies in his time and he looks to have another one on his hands here in this sister to Holbeck Ghyll. Strike Up The Band may prove more effective at this track than Sandown as he has plenty of early speed and he has to be given a chance on the revised terms. Siren's Gift and Mac Gille Eoin bumped into each other over six furlongs at Windsor last time where they were separated by a nose. Siren's Git has a better record at this trip and makes the most appeal of the pair today. Matsunosuke has been highly tried of late and is capable of popping up but may still be a shade high in the weights and we're happy to be siding with Crimson Fern.
Evens And Odds (IRE) 11-1 (9-5) Mid-division until weakened 2f out, 16th of 19, 8l behind Holbeck Ghyll (8-7) at Epsom 5f hcap (2) gd in Jun.
Mac Gille Eoin 8-1 (9-6) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out to chase leader, one pace when lost 2nd soon after, 4th of 14, 2l behind Hitchens (9-1) at Windsor 6f hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jun.
Judd Street 20-1 (9-8) Keen in touch, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 14, 13l behind Hitchens (9-1) at Windsor 6f hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jun.
Matsunosuke 33-1 (9-3) Started slowly, behind, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 9th of 10, 4l behind Ancien Regime (8-12) at Sandown 5f Grp 3 (1) gf.
The Trader (IRE) 40-1 (9-4) Always in rear, never on terms, last of 9, 14l behind Edge Closer (9-4) at Salisbury 6f lst stk (1) gd in Jun.
Something (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Held up, no impression final 2f, 21st of 27, 13l behind Big Timer (9-2) at Ascot 6f hcp 0-110 (2) gf in Jun.
Siren's Gift 8-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders, ridden, every chance over 1f out, faded, 3rd of 14, 2l behind Hitchens (9-1) at Windsor 6f hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jun.
Strike Up The Band 7-1 (9-9) Led until headed just over 1f out, one pace afterwards, 4th of 11, 4l behind Crimson Fern (8-12) at Sandown 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
Crimson Fern (IRE) 7-1 (8-12) In touch on rail, not clear run over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, edged right, soon clear, comfortably, won at Sandown 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gf beating Tabaret (9-9) by 2l, 11 ran.
Sir Edwin Landseer (USA) 11-1 (8-10) Mid-division, one pace, 5th of 12, 8l behind Frosty Secret (9-3) at Nad Al Sheba 6f hcp std in Feb.
