held up behind, struggling 4f out, never able to get involved
mid-division, driven to chase leaders over 2f out, outpaced by clear pair over 1f out, ridden and kept on under pressure inside final furlong, no impression
mid-division on outside, ridden 2f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, not reach leaders
led, quickened over 2f out, joined inside final 2f, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on but not pace of winner inside final furlong
tracked leaders, outpaced 2f out, never on terms, weakened inside final furlong
tracked leaders, went 2nd when switched left over 2f out, challenged inside final 2f, ridden to lead over 1f out, drew clear inside final furlong, ran on
slowly into stride, behind, headway under pressure over 1f out, ridden and stayed on inside final furlong, not reach leaders
tracked leader until pace quickened over 2f out, soon lost place, ridden and weakened inside final furlong
Expensive Dirham has shown enough to win an ordinary maiden but is looking a little one-paced. Pocket Square may already require further than a mile judged on her Yarmouth third so the vote goes to the Sea The Stars newcomer ANASTARSIA. Her half-brother, Global Giant, won a Listed race in Ireland and she still holds an entry in next month’s Fillies’ Mile. Red Line Alexander is also by Sea The Stars but, like Al Gaiya, may need the experience today.
Al Gaiya (FR) Olympic Glory filly out of Lathah.
Anastarsia (IRE) Sea The Stars filly out of Aniseed.
Bharani Star (GER) Sea The Stars filly out of Bay Of Islands.
Expensive Dirham 6-1 (9-0) Close up, headway 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 8, 2l behind Divina Gloria (9-0) at Thirsk 1m fll stks (4) gd in Aug.
Kavadi Siyouni filly out of Ensemble.
Pocket Square 9-4 (9-0) Held up in touch, ridden over 1f out, kept on, 3rd of 6, 1 3/4l behind Festive Star (9-0) at Yarmouth 1m fll stks (5) gf in Aug.
Red Line Alexander (IRE) Sea The Stars filly out of Tayma.
So Special Lethal Force filly out of Secret Era.
