always prominent, keen, ridden over 1f out, not quicken final furlong
took keen hold tracking leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out
chased leaders, lost place after 1f, struggling 3f out
tracked leader, ridden, every chance over 1f out, edged slightly left, kept on inside final furlong, not pace of winner
mid-division, hung left, running green from over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, never nearer
slowly into stride, outpaced, never dangerous
steadied start, held up, going well, headway when bumped over 3f out, led over 1f out, ran on well
led, ridden, headed over 1f out, no extra well inside final furlong
mid-division, hung right over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, nearest finish
With only one of the 13 declared runners having seen the racecourse, this is a bit of a guessing game, and the pin comes down on Monaazalah ahead of Elusive Deal, Feisty Royale and Festivale. The one with the form is Elusive Deal who shaped well when third of five to Dark Angel on her Chester debut. She had the best of the draw on the Roodye but could not cope with the odds-on winner who is trained by Barry Hills. With that in mind, Hills will have a line to work on as he unleashes Monaazalah, a daughter of Green Desert whose breeding very much suggests that she will improve when sent over a mile. She holds no fancy entries but had a choice of engagements over the next few days and is obviously ready to run. Feisty Royale hails from a stable that can get them ready early, and is related to plenty of winners, while Festivale cost 170,000gns and is entered for a valuable sales race at Ascot in September. The market may throw up a springer, but in a race in which bets are best kept small, it is Monaazalah that is lumbered with the vote.
Cat Whistle Dansili filly, sister to 1m6f-1m7f winner Lady Pilot.
Chica Guapa (IRE) Carrowkeel filly, half-sister to several winners from 6f-2m.
Elegant Step Xaar filly out of Lady's Walk.
Elusive Deal (USA) 7-1 (8-12) Started slowly, chased leaders, ridden well over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 3rd of 5, 4 1/2l behind Dark Angel (9-3) at Chester 5f 2yo mdn (2) gf.
Feisty Royale Royal Applause filly, half-sister to several winners from 6f-1m4f.
Festivale (IRE) Invincible Spirit filly, half-sister to winning sprinter Tell.
Lavender Moon (IRE) Anabaa filly, half-sister to winners from 6f-1m1f.
Miss Bouggy Wouggy Tobougg filly, half-sister to winning sprinter Piper Lily.
Monaazalah (IRE) Green Desert filly, half-sister to 1m4f winner Latanazul.
Spoilt Madame Bertolini filly, sister to 6f-7f winner Put It On The Card.
Starlight Girl Fantastic Light filly out of Intervene.
Threestoneburn (USA) Johannesburg filly out of a lightly-raced mare.
Missabeat (IRE) Distant Music filly out of 1m1f winner Dear Catch.
