prominent early, tracked leaders, pushed along over 4f out, ridden 2f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, ran on, not able to trouble winner
slowly into stride, raced in 5th, ridden and headway over 1f out, no extra well inside final furlong
led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra towards finish
prominent, took keen hold, ridden over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong
slowly into stride, raced in last, headway 2f out, led inside final furlong, ran on, nudged out, readily
went slightly left start, tracked leader after 1f, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Misty Sparkler finished third at Nottingham on her debut and may improve past the more exposed Memory Styx but it looks likely one of the newcomers will prove good enough. Ibecke is related to a host of winners and the 150,000gns purchase, Manderley, is a sister to multiple winner Gregorian. Roger Varian trained last year's winner and introduces Princess Noor, a half-sister to three-time winner Oratory among others but BEWITCHMENT gets the nod. She can count former stablemate and Group 1 winner Hooray among five winning relatives and as the latter made a winning debut in this race in 2010, Sir Mark Prescott's filly is fancied to do the same
Bewitchment Pivotal filly out of Hypnotize.
Manderley Clodovil filly out of Three Days In May.
Memory Styx 10-1 (8-9) Went badly left start, took keen hold and chased leaders in centre, went 3rd over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, no chance with leading duo, 3rd of 8, 9l behind Kiyoshi (9-0) at Goodwood 6f 2yo stks (5) gf.
Misty Sparkler 11-1 (9-0) With leader, every chance over 1f out, no extra closing stages, 3rd of 6, 8l behind Sandiva (9-0) at Nottingham 5f 2yo flls mdn auc stks (5) gf.
Princess Noor (IRE) Holy Roman Emperor filly out of Gentle Night.
Swale Star Three Valleys filly out of Salim Toto.
Ibecke Exceed And Excel filly out of Granted.
She's A Lucky Lady 18-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, lost place 3f out, plugged on inside final furlong, no threat, 8th of 13, 20l behind Mops Angel (9-0) at Pontefract 5f 2yo stks (5) gd in Apr.
Yajamila Royal Applause filly out of Yatir.
