mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, bumped inside final furlong, led soon after, ridden out
in touch, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong
hung right, some progress, never a danger, ran green throughout
led, ridden over 1f out, faded and headed inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden, weakened over 1f out
in touch, ridden to chase leader over 2f out, bumped inside final furlong, ran on
mid-division, headway over 1f out to chase leaders, ran on to chase winner well inside final furlong
slowly into stride, outpaced
tracked leaders, ridden and one pace from over 1f out
A toughie for punters to begin with and the market will help guide to the chances of the newcomers, however Midnight Fling's debut run looks solid and she gets the nod to win today at the main expense of Aide Memoir and Star In The East. The selection finished third on her debut here despite being slow away. She will obviously get further in time but this quick ground suits and with nominal improvement, she must go close now stepped up slightly in trip. The stable's horses are in consistent if unspectacular form and whilst he doesn't have the best of draws, he looks worth siding with. In contrast, Carolina Blini's low draw is a plus however blinkers are introduced today. She has ability but doesn't look straightforward. Star In The East also has a good draw and Andrew Balding's filly must be on the shortlist. She played up in the preliminaries on debut but if better behaved today she looks a real danger. Aide Memoir chased the pace last time out and didn't really finish her race so she has claims, although we may see her in a better light when sent handicapping. At a price Happy Hacker could go well, however Midnight Fling gets the nomination.
Aide Memoir (IRE) 5-2 (8-12) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakening when slightly hampered 1f out, 6th of 11, 6l behind Regal Rhythm (9-3) at Bath 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) gd in May.
Bantham Bay 40-1 (8-8) Towards rear, never on terms, 9th of 13, 9l behind Fitolini (8-10) at W'hampton 5f 2yo mdn fll aut (5) pol in May.
Bold Diva 100-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, outpaced, 10th of 11, 9l behind Jennifers Joy (9-0) at Warwick 5f 2yo mdn fll (5) gf in May.
Carolina Blini 5-1 (8-12) Led, ridden 2f out, kept on well final furlong until headed near finish, 3rd of 7, 1/2l behind Rescue Me (8-12) at Kempton 5f 2yo mdn (4) pol in May.
Chemise (IRE) Chevalier filly out of 5f winner Louvolite.
Cocabana 33-1 (9-0) Chased leader to 2f out, soon weakened, 6th of 14, 5l behind Lady Avenger (9-0) at Windsor 5f 2yo mdn fll (5) gd in May.
Happy Hacker (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Went left start, mid-division, brief effort 3f out, 8th of 13, 8l behind Gaspar Van Wittel (9-3) at Chepstow 5f 2yo mdn (5) gd in May.
Kay One (IRE) Court Cave filly out of a once-raced mare.
Kintyre Lass (IRE) Mull of Kintyre filly out of a moderate racemare.
Midnight Fling 12-1 (8-7) Dwelt, headway halfway, chased leaders final furlong, ran on, should improve, 3rd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Waveline (8-0) at Bath 5f nov stk (5) gf in May.
Nothing Likea Dame Bahamian Bounty filly, half-sister to 7f winner Bertocelli.
Orbital Orchid 33-1 (8-7) Slowly into stride, outpaced, never near leaders, 8th of 13, 7l behind Fitolini (8-10) at W'hampton 5f 2yo mdn fll aut (5) pol in May.
Princess Namid (IRE) Namid filly out of a moderate racemare.
Star In The East 22-1 (8-7) Held up, some headway final furlong, no danger, 6th of 7, 4 1/2l behind Polar Circle (8-7) at Newbury 5f 2yo fll (3) gs in May.
Zahwah 50-1 (8-12) Always behind, 12th of 13, 28l behind Loch Jipp (8-12) at Beverley 5f 2yo lst fll (1) gd in May.
