soon behind, ridden halfway, never dangerous
slowly into stride, mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, soon ridden, no impression
tracked leaders, going well, edged right and quickened to lead 1f out, soon clear readily
held up mid-division, outpaced 2f out, one pace and no impression final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 1f out, kept on final furlong, never trouble leaders
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
led, headed 1f out, soon ridden, no extra
chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out
with leader, ridden and effort when hung right 2f out, drifted right and kept on inside final furlong, not pace of winner
The form of Blades Princess' debut has a solid feel to it and she is selected in preference to Whispering Spirit and Sensacion Sensual. The last named was green as grass on debut 11 days ago and was only getting going when the race was all but over. She is entitled to have come on for the run, though. And this quick reappearance shows her connections mean business with her. Watch the betting carefully where James Given's charge is concerned. Whispering Spirit was another that hinted at ability with a solid debut at Carlisle last month and is also open to any amount of improvement. He may need a touch further to be seen to best effect, though. He does, however, have the look of a natural type for a handicap in the future. Nevertheless, Blades Princess presents the most appealing case for supporting in the present time. And, as such the Ed McMahon-trained filly gets the nod of approval in this company.
Following Wind 20-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, went right start, always behind, 11th of 13, 26l behind Needwood Lad (9-3) at Newcastle 6f 2yo mdn auc (6) sft.
Sensacion Sensual 28-1 (8-12) Slowly away, held up, edged left and headway over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 5l behind Satwa Laird (9-3) at Nottingham 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd.
Blades Princess 22-1 (8-7) Towards rear, soon chased along, switched left and headway over 1f out, ran on to challenge inside final furlong, held, 2nd of 12, 1/2l behind Riotista (8-4) at Beverley 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf in Jul.
Feeling Stylish (IRE) 80-1 (8-12) Raced keenly, with leader to halfway, hung left and weakened over 1f out, 4th of 9, 9l behind Satwa Laird (9-3) at Nottingham 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd.
That Boy Ronaldo 50-1 (7-5) Slowly into stride, ridden over 2f out, struggling when edged left over 1f out, 7th of 10, 11l behind Favourite Girl (8-9) at Haydock 5f 2yo hcp (2) hvy.
Whispering Spirit (IRE) 20-1 (8-6) Towards rear, headway and effort over 1f out, stayed on to chase winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 8, 1/2l behind Metroland (8-8) at Carlisle 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) gd in Jul.
Angelsbemine Almaty filly out of a moderate racemare.
Bubbly Baby 14-1 (7-11) Mid-division, ridden halfway, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 8, 4l behind Roof Fiddle (8-6) at Beverley 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) gs.
Miss Thippawan (USA) 80-1 (8-6) Chased leaders, effort halfway, soon beaten, last of 6, 42l behind Zuzu (9-0) at Ripon 6f 2yo stk (3) gs.
Perfect Honour (IRE) Exceed And Excel filly out of an unraced mare.
Sea Crest 5-1 (8-4) Led stands side group and overall leader, hung right, headed 2f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 5l behind More Than Many (8-10) at Ripon 6f 2yo mdn auc (4) gs.
Miss Gibboa (IRE) 11-1 (8-12) Chased leaders to over 2f out, soon weakened, 9th of 13, 14l behind Needwood Lad (9-3) at Newcastle 6f 2yo mdn auc (6) sft.
