started slowly, soon mid-division, ridden and headway 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, ran on
led 1f, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
prominent, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, ran on
slowly into stride, mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway and switched right over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on
mid-division, headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, not quicken towards finish
started slowly, always towards rear
held up and keen, ridden and headway 2f out, one pace final furlong
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, one pace final furlong
slowly into stride, pulled hard, headway to lead after 1f, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon weakened and eased
mid-division, ridden halfway, weakened over 2f out
Dragon Flower has shown plenty of promise in two runs to date and can make it third time lucky, Clouded Leopard and Step To The Stars may provide most danger. Barry Hills has his string in fine form and this daughter of Gulch can add to his recent tally. The form of her first effort has worked out really well and her placing behind an 82 rated horse on the all-weather also stands up to close inspection. With more improvement likely she looks the one to be on. We look to newcomers for the dangers and Clouded Leopard certainly has the pedigree being by Danehill out of a Storm Cat mare. The stable's juveniles having been going well and so she warrants every respect. Mark Johston's Step To The Stars is another to watch out for in the betting. She is a well bred daughter of Galileo who cost 72 thousand Euros as a yearling. The market will be all important here but the form horse is Dragon Flower and she gets our vote
Beautiful Reward (FR) Diesis filly, half-sister to winners up to 2m and over hurdles.
Dragon Flower (USA) 8-13fav (9-0) In touch, ridden to chase leaders 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, took 2nd near finish, no chance with winner, 2nd of 10, 4l behind Regal Quest (9-0) at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn fll (4) pol in Sept.
Fashion Model Rainbow Quest filly, half-sister to numerous winners up to 1m4f and over hurdles.
Hi Calypso (IRE) 20-1 (8-12) In rear, pushed along halfway, moderate headway final furlong, 9th of 13, 6l behind Darrfonah (8-12) at Newbury 7f 2yo fll (2) gd in Sept.
Sophia Gardens 10-1 (9-0) With leader, led 6f out, ridden and headed well over 1f out, not pace of winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 14, 2 1/2l behind Swift Image (8-11) at Warwick 7f 2yo mdn fll (5) gd in Sept.
Step To The Stars (IRE) Galileo colt, half-brother to numerous winners up to 7f.
Clouded Leopard (USA) Danehill filly, sister to 5f winner Celtic Cat.
Tinnarinka 10-3 (9-0) Behind, headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong to take 2nd, not reach winner, 2nd of 10, 1l behind Folly Lodge (9-0) at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn fll (4) pol in Sept.
