outpaced, always well behind
led early, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, hung left and weakened over 1f out
mid-division, not clear run on inside over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on same pace
chased leaders on outside, ridden over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out
steadied soon after start, held up, headway over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, not troubled leaders
raced keenly, prominent, led 4f out, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, not quicken
soon led, headed 4f out, weakened final furlong
slowly into stride, outpaced and always behind
slowly into stride, held up, headway on outside well over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, gaining on leading pair near finish
always prominent, went 2nd over 3f out, edged right and led inside final furlong, ran on
chased leaders, not much room over 2f out, soon struggling
chased leaders, lost place over 3f out, switched right over 2f out, no real progress
Just Like A Woman has a likeable pedigree and, as she holds an entry in the Cheveley Park Stakes, she catches the eye in this company; Miesko and Raiding Party have shown ability and are worth considering as alternatives, while Abitofafath has winners in his bloodlines and is another newcomer to note in the betting. The selection will have the assistance of Jamie Spencer, so her odds may be a little cramped for one so inexperienced. However, those to have raced have yet to really set the world alight, so it is feasible to assume this level of competition is well within the daughter of Observatory's compass. Miesko has enjoyed mixed fortunes so far and is difficult to weigh up at this stage. The Mark Johnston-trained colt has a race within him, though. And it would come as no surprise to see him go close if his wide draw can be brushed aside. Raiding Party was getting the hang of things late on his debut at Lingfield and also merits respect. However, he may need a touch further to be seen at his best; so may simply benefit from the experience tonight - especially if Just Like A Woman justifies why she holds a Group 1 entry.
Abitofafath (IRE) Fath colt out of winning sprinter Queen's Victory.
Desert Life (IRE) 4-1co-fav (9-5) Mid-division, ridden and headway to chase leaders over 2f out, under pressure and hung left over 1f out, one pace, 4th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Lord Deevert (8-7) at W'hampton 6f 2yo clm (5) pol in Aug.
Flex Averti gelding out of winning sprinter Floppie Disk.
Highland Love 40-1 (9-0) Towards rear, headway 2f out, ran on to take 3rd inside final furlong, no chance with first 2, 3rd of 12, 7l behind Gross Prophet (9-0) at W'hampton 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) pol in Aug.
Miesko (USA) 5-2fav (9-3) Led far side group, ridden and headed over 1f, soon weakened, 10th of 16, 9l behind Crystany (8-12) at Ripon 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf.
Just Like A Woman Observatory filly, half-sister to 7f-1m winner Dr Thong.
Raiding Party (IRE) 50-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, soon in touch, ridden and kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 4l behind Rockfield Lodge (9-3) at Lingfield 6f 2yo mdn auc (6) pol in Aug.
Woodland Mist Tobougg filly out of 1m3f-1m4f winner Aker Wood.
