in touch on inside, hard ridden over 1f out, plugged on one pace, never troubled leaders
dwelt, soon chased leader until well over 1f out, soon ridden, weakened final furlong
held up in 7th, ridden and struggling 2f out, never a factor
prominent on inside, ridden over 1f out, switched left when one pace and no impression inside final furlong
raced freely, led, ridden and kept on when pressed 2f out, headed 1f out, kept on under pressure
chased leading trio on outside, ridden over 2f out, went 2nd well over 1f out, driven to lead 1f out, kept on under pressure
soon well outpaced in rear, ridden and struggling throughout
started slowly, soon in touch on outside, driven along and wide straight, weakening when hung right over 1f out
An interesting race to open up this meeting and one which can go the way of SPECIAL QUALITY with Exceed Power and Boogie Waltzer likely to pose the main dangers. The selection ran very well but didn't quite have enough near the finish last time out on the turf at Sandown. Back on the all-weather and this could be a great opportunity to get back to winning ways. The pick won at Southwell last month on the standard surface and likely to come on for his last run he may have too much for the opposition. Also worth noting is Boogie Waltzer who lost out on a hat-trick attempt last time out when finishing third of nine at Goodwood. Ryan Moore takes the ride today and this three-year-old filly poses a big danger to our selection. Exceed Power showed a much improved effort last time out at Chepstow when finishing as runner-up. She has won all the all-weather before and if showing her best ability could be a contender. Our preference is to side with Special Quality to get the win.
Freddie's Girl (USA) 9-1 (8-12) Soon led, headed over 3f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 9, 9l behind Jarrow (9-5) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Mar.
Special Quality (USA) 9-4 (9-9) Soon led, ridden over 1f out, headed and no extra and lost 3 places inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 1 1/4l behind Drift And Dream (9-8) at Sandown 5f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Valmina 7-1 (9-5) Soon outpaced towards rear, pushed along halfway, soon struggling, 6th of 8, 11l behind Jigajig (8-11) at Wolverhampton 5f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Boogie Waltzer 11-2 (8-13) Disputed lead centre, travelling well over 2f out, every chance 2f out, ridden in 3rd and one pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 7l behind Slip Sliding Away (8-9) at Goodwood 6f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
La Fortunata 7-2fav (9-6) Chased leader, not much room on rail after start, ridden 2f out, soon weakened, 7th of 8, 8l behind Grudge (9-13) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Boragh Jamal (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, mid-division, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 9th of 12, 11l behind Fleetwoodsands (9-3) at Wolverhampton 6f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Avonside (IRE) 66-1 (8-4) Tracked leader, ridden 3f out, weakening when short of room 2f out, last of 11, 17l behind Imperial Delight (9-3) at Sandown 7f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Exceed Power 11-2 (9-1) Slowly into stride, badly outpaced and pushed along in rear, reminders 3f out, headway centre over 1f out, carried left inside final furlong, driven and stayed on to 2nd final 100 yards, no chance with winner, 2nd of 8, 1 3/4l behind Boga (8-3) at Chepstow 5f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gd in May.
