mid-division, headway to chase first two over 3f out, one pace final furlong
in touch, ridden 4f out, weakened 3f out
tracked leader, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
prominent, ridden 5f out, weakened over 3f out, soon eased
held up and keen, effort over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
behind, stayed on under pressure from over 1f out, never dangerous
A terrific bunch of fillies line up for this listed event and we have narrowed it down to three, Deraasaat, Ithaca, and Proud Tradition, with the last named getting our vote. This daughter of Seeking The Gold is held in high regard by connections and was most impressive when landing her maiden at Newmarket last September. She has been showing up well on the gallops and can take this before having a crack at the big one at Epsom. Ithaca wasn't seen at her best over too short a trip last time when finishing third behind the impressive Iqte Saab, today's longer trip should be ideal and we expect a much better performance. Deraasaat, a close-up seventh of 11 on her Beverley debut, showed the benefit of the experience she had gained there as by scoring decisively at Nottingham, there will be plenty more to come from Ed Dunlop's filly. The Barry Hills trained pair Crystal Curling and Si Si Amiga also warrant a mention, but there was a lot to like about Proud Tradition¿s victory at headquarters and she has to be the selection.
