mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, not quicken
soon led, ridden over 2f out, edged left and headed over 1f out, one pace
in touch, headway over 3f out, ridden and not clear run 2f out, led over 1f out, hung left inside final furlong, ran on
keen, chased leaders 5f, soon weakened
held up, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened final furlong
mid-division, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
led early, chased leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, one pace final furlong
always towards rear
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong
Dash To The Top and Celtique look the two to concentrate on in this tricky maiden fillies' stakes and we will give the vote to Dash To The Top. The selection made a pleasing debut when second behind Night Of Joy at Nottingham and as she really seemed to be getting the hang of things in the closing stages that day she could be the answer here. She ran very green on her racecourse bow but showed plenty of speed inside the final furlong and if she comes on for that run she should take plenty of stopping here. Celtique rates the main danger as this well-bred filly from the Sir Michael Stoute yard and she stayed on well to finish second behind Thakafaat at Newmarket's July meeting. She had her ideal conditions that day as she is bred to appreciate cut in the ground so it will be interesting to see how she gets on on this slightly faster surface. Higher Love and Interim Payment are both well-bred sorts from leading yards who have to be respected, and a watching brief on the market is advised for these two newcomers for any signs of confidence. Alula was a little disappointing on her debut at Newbury but she may well fare better over this longer trip so she is not one to entirely rule out, but Dash To The Top sets a fair standard here and is taken to score.
