chased leaders, led briefly and hung left over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not pace of winner
mid-division, headway over 2f out, edged left and led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, unable to quicken
took keen hold, held up towards rear, effort on outside over 2f out, soon ridden and no impression
ridden 4f out, always to wards rear
held up in touch, ridden and outpaced by leaders over 2f out, no danger after
not much room soon after start, always behind
pulled hard, progress to chase leader after 2f, hung right and ridden 3f out, lost 2nd 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, shaken up over 1f out, quickened to lead inside final furlong, readily
held up, ridden and struggling over 2f out, always behind
led, ridden 2f out, headed, slightly hampered over 1f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leader 2f, prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Nonrunner
Henry Cecil won this race ten years ago and can land the spoils this year with Light Shift ahead of All My Loving and Hollow Ridge. Having started this season well, Cecil will be looking to continue here. A winner on her recent reappearance, she could be a filly in form to side with. Being out a Shirley Heights mare, the stamina should be forthcoming over this longer trip and adaptable in regards to tactics, Ted Durcan's charge looks the one to side with. A winner of her only start in Ireland, Aiden O'Brien's All My Loving warrants plenty of respect. She made all that day and from her handy low draw, she could be hard to pass late on with this step up in trip expected to suit. So Sweet's last run in the Goffs Million can be ruled out as the ground may not have suited and so must have claims as she has proved herself going left-handed, although this tight track is an unknown factor and she may prefer a more galloping course. Kayah won her only start last year and could be anything so the betting will help there, whilst Hollow Ridge showed good form on soft ground last year but has a poor draw here. A tricky race for punters, but Light Shift is taken to continue her progression.
All My Loving (IRE) 13-2 (9-0) Made virtually all, strongly pressed entering straight, ran on well from over 1f out, comfortably, won at Leopardstown 1m 2f 3yo mdn fll gd in Apr beating Akua'Ba (9-0) by 3/4l, 8 ran.
Fashion Statement 13-2 (8-11) Mid-division, improved halfway, ridden to chase winner 2f out, no extra final furlong, 3rd of 9, 4 1/2l behind Empire Day (9-2) at Newmarket 1m 2f 2yo lst stk (1) sft in Oct.
Fidelia (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Took keen hold tracking leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on same pace, 4th of 15, 4 1/2l behind Folk Opera (9-0) at Newbury 1m 2f 3yo mdn fll (4) gf in Apr.
Golden Dagger (IRE) 11-1 (8-12) Held up, headway to chase leaders over 2f out, soon one pace, 6th of 11, 4l behind Selinka (8-12) at Newmarket 7f 2yo lst fll (1) gs in Sept.
Hanging On 12-1 (9-4) Held up in rear, not clear run from over 2f out until over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, finished well, 4th of 9, 1 1/2l behind Silkwood (8-11) at Sandown 1m 2f 3yo hcp (3) gd in Apr.
Harvest Joy (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Always behind, ridden and struggling halfway, last of 9, 14l behind Precocious Star (8-12) at Kempton 1m 3yo lst fll (1) pol in Mar.
Hollow Ridge 7-2 (8-12) Took keen hold, soon in touch, headway 2f out, driven and stayed on inside final furlong, 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind Party (8-12) at Newbury 7f 2yo lst fll (1) hvy in Oct.
Light Shift (USA) 7-1 (8-8) Held up, headway over 2f out, led inside final furlong, pushed out, readily, won at Newbury 1m 2f 3yo stk (3) gf in Apr beating Kid Mambo (8-13) by 1 1/2l, 8 ran.
Lost In Wonder (USA) 8-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, ridden and lost place over 3f out, last of 8, 11l behind Simply Perfect (8-12) at Ascot 1m 2yo fll Grp 1 (1) gs in Sept.
So Sweet (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Prominent, ridden and on terms briefly 2f out, soon no impression under pressure, 18th of 27, 16l behind Silk Blossom (9-0) at Curragh 7f 2yo fll gs in Sept.
Usk Melody 10-3 (9-0) Led, headed after 2f, stayed prominent, every chance inside final furlong, no extra close home, 3rd of 12, nk behind Gull Wing (9-0) at W'hampton 1m 1f 2yo mdn fll (4) pol in Oct.
Kayah 11-2 (9-0) Held up, headway over 3f out, ridden to lead 2f out, ran on, won at Nottingham 1m 2yo mdn fll (5) gd in Sept beating Wateera (9-0) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.
