tracked leaders, ridden to chase winner well over 2f out, hung left over 1f out, stayed on
mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, headway inside final 2f, stayed on to go 3rd inside final furlong
prominent, ridden over 2f out, edged right over 1f out and swished tail, no impression
chased leader, led well over 2f out, soon hung left, ridden and continued to hang left to far side final 2f, kept on well
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, never going pace to trouble leaders
held up, not clear run briefly over 2f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, never near leaders
led, ridden and headed well over 2f out, weakening when not much room on rail over 1f out
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, never dangerous
slowly into stride, held up, driven over 2f out, headway well over 1f out, kept on
stumbled leaving stalls, held up, never on terms
always behind
raced keenly, always prominent, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
took keen hold in mid-division, headway over 3f out, hung right over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
A typically robust maiden event to start proceedings and among the more obvious protagonists are Gelder, Dancing Storm and Diamond Di Triano and our verdict at a big price is for Diamond Di Triano. The selection had been campaigned around the gaff tracks in order to secure her handicap mark and while on the face of it, her performance at Newmarket was disappointing, that was a much stronger race and she was taking on members of the opposite sex. Gelder is a noted tailswhisher but she ran a solid enough race at Haydock. The third let the form down on Saturday night so a bit more could be needed this evening. Dancing Storm could be at the right end of the handicap and has only gone up 2lb for a recent win at Chepstow. Hailing from an unfashionable yard, she is likely to be longer odds than her form entitles. Wagtail has proved expensive to follow in recent months after catching the eye on debut at Lingfield. Dream Rose has had plenty of chances and may not be particularly suited by this track. Aristofilia has disappointed but should be watched in the market in case there are any positive vibes as the Paul Cole operation appear to be in better form than they were. Royal Citadel looks the type who could be better suited over the mile although Libor let the form of her Bath run since. In a trappy affair, Diamond Di Triano looks the percentage call and at the likely odds, we are happy to have her on our side.
Diamond de Triano (USA) 11-2 (9-4) Close up, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 11, 5l behind Starship (9-7) at Newmarket 1m 3yo hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Dream Rose (IRE) 9-2 (9-13) Mid-division to rear, effort and headway 3f out, kept on, 6th of 13, 1l behind Dancing Storm (8-8) at Chepstow 1m fll hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Gelder 7-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden to lead 2f out, headed inside final furlong, not quicken, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Robema (9-7) at Haydock 1m 3yo fll hcp (5) gf.
Wagtail 4-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 10, 7l behind Royal Amnesty (9-2) at Kempton 1m 3yo hcp (4) pol in Jun.
Royal Citadel (IRE) 8-1 (9-1) In rear, soon ridden, headway over 1f out, one pace, 7th of 15, 6l behind Libor (9-4) at Bath 6f 3yo hcp (5) gd.
Jabbara (IRE) 9-1 (9-4) Held up in rear, stayed on under pressure, final 2f, nearest finish, 7th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Gambling Spirit (9-10) at Folkestone 1m 2f fll hcp (5) gf.
Dancing Storm 18-1 (8-8) Made all on stands' side, ridden 2f out, kept on, won at Chepstow 1m fll hcp 0-70 (5) gf beating My Lovely Lady (9-7) by a nk, 13 ran.
Thornfield Clo (IRE) 6-1 (8-1) Track leader, led 7f out, headed over 1f out, chased winner until no extra, final 100 yards, 4th of 12, 2l behind Gambling Spirit (9-10) at Folkestone 1m 2f fll hcp (5) gf.
