tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
dwelt, in rear, pushed along halfway, never dangerous
in touch, ridden, 3f out, weakened 2f out
chased leader, led 3f out, hung left, headed over 1f out, kept on same pace
held up in rear, ridden, headway over 1f out, kept on, nearest finish
led, ridden, headed 3f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, effort over 2f out, hung left final furlong, one pace
held up in touch, improved over 2f out, led over 1f out, ridden ran on
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Yandina gets a tentative vote ahead of Tender The Great, Carcinetto and Rydal Mount to name but three other major contenders. This looks a trappy affair as we are guessing on the fitness of Yandina, but Barry Hills seems to have his string in good order at present, so hopefully the well-bred daughter of Danehill can pay to follow. She certainly looked the part when opening her account on Turf at Lingfield last September, but endured a nightmare start to life in handicap company when last of 14 on the Polytrack at the Surrey course later that month. Young Patrick Hills had plenty underneath him that day, but found himself trapped on the inside and failed to get anything like a decent run, in the end easing his mount down. She starts the season on a fair mark, and if anywhere near fit, should run a big race. Tender The Great had the run of the race when scraping home at Warwick three weeks ago and will find this step up in grade tougher, while Carcinetto is also upped in class despite being edged out when sent off as favourite at Chepstow last time. Rydal Mount showed big improvement when second at Kempton on her return, and is entitled to go close also, but for the winner we shall rely on Yandina in the belief that she is ready to do herself justice.
Tara Too (IRE) 20-1 (8-11) Behind, in touch, effort when hampered and snatched up over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not reach leaders, 4th of 7, 2l behind Keyaki (8-9) at Kempton 6f fll hcp (4) pol.
Inaminute (IRE) 10-1 (8-5) In touch, ridden along halfway, weakened approaching final furlong, 11th of 12, 10l behind Bustan (9-1) at Thirsk 7f hcp 0-90 (3) frm in Apr.
Yandina (IRE) 8-1 (8-1) Held up in touch on inner, not clear run from 2f out, eased when no chance inside final furlong, last of 14, 6l behind Felicitous (8-12) at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp (4) pol in Sept.
Rydal Mount (IRE) 9-1 (9-4) Led, ridden over 2f out, kept on well until headed and no extra final half furlong, 2nd of 6, 1/2l behind Crystal Gazer (8-12) at Kempton 7f fll hcp (4) pol.
Tender The Great (IRE) 7-1 (9-9) Mid-division, ridden and headway on inside over 1f out, all out to lead line, won at Warwick 7f fll hcp (5) gf beating Another Genepi (9-9) by a hd, 14 ran.
Bakhoor (IRE) 5-2fav (8-8) Tracked leaders going well, led over 1f out, ran on final furlong, comfortably, won at Leicester 6f 3yo fll hcp (5) gd in Jul beating China Cherub (9-5) by 2l, 12 ran.
Kasumi 11-2 (10-1) In rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 11, 1 1/2l behind Binnion Bay (9-12) at Lingfield 7f ldy rds hcp (5) gs.
Carcinetto (IRE) 9-2co-fav (8-13) Tracked leaders, driven on inside 3f out, led approaching 1f out, challenged final furlong, headed close home, 2nd of 11, nk behind Imperium (8-7) at Chepstow 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
