tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
soon pushed along in rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on, never dangerous
tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, going well, ridden over 1f out, found little
held up, improved over 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong
led, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong, rallied towards finish
Nonrunner
Ocean Transit looked impressive last time when returning from a six month absence last time and Doric Lady showed up well and should be shaper this time but it is PERFECT SILENCE who is tipped to score. The four-year-old has won both her starts in handicap company and makes her return today after a seven month break. She should have trained on and the booking of Eddie Ahern, who has been successful on her before, should prove significant. Ocean Transit whose best form has come over hurdles, ran a fine race last time after a long absence and seemingly prefers the Flat to hurdling. She should have come on for that run and should do better here. Doric Lady had a progressive profile at this level last season, when she showed she could handle these conditions, and she showed up well on her seasonal return. She finished just outside the minors there but he will be sharper for the run and looks capable of going one better today. The remainder have little appeal and a check of the market is advised. For our winner we can look no further than Perfect Silence.
Filligree (IRE) 17-2 (9-2) Held up, ridden halfway, no headway, 11th of 13, 9l behind Peter Island (8-12) at Leicester 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Apr.
Artistic License (IRE) 12-1 (9-2) Towards rear, ridden halfway, never dangerous, 9th of 10, 17l behind Ponty Rossa (9-0) at Ripon 6f flls hcp 0-130 (3) gs.
Ocean Transit (IRE) 40-1 (8-8) Always prominent, challenged over 1f out, ran on, 2nd of 10, nk behind Desert Dreamer (8-5) at Warwick 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Perfect Silence 5-2fav (9-3) Prominent, ridden 2f out, challenged over 1f out, driven to lead inside final furlong, kept on, won at Windsor 6f hcap (5) gd in Oct beating Interactive (8-8) by 1l, 14 ran.
Doric Lady 8-1 (8-11) Mid-division, headway 2f out, every chance and ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 12, 4l behind Westwood (8-5) at Windsor 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Apr.
Mango Music 10-1 (9-5) Prominent, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Dancing Maite (9-1) at Newmarket 6f app hcp (5) gf.
Koraleva Tectona (IRE) 14-1 (8-13) Held up in mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not pace to challenge, 4th of 16, 2 1/4l behind Woodcote Place (9-3) at Goodwood 7f hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Toballa 80-1 (9-8) Keen, held up in touch, ridden 4f out, weakened over 2f out, 6th of 7, 12l behind Serious Impact (9-13) at Leicester 1m 2f mdn stks (5) gf in Apr.
