behind most of way, struggling 3f out
soon in rear, eased when no chance final 2f
behind, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on steadily final furlong, never near leaders
close up, taken up and kept on same pace final 2f
in touch until weakened 2f out
towards rear, headway on wide outside over 1f out, stayed on under pressure
took keen hold, close up, ridden to chase leading pair 2f out, stayed on final furlong but not reach leaders
in mid-division, ridden 3f out, no headway final 2f
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
close up and wide outside, weakened 2f out
led for 1f, settled tracking leader, ridden 2f out, led entering final furlong, ran on
in rear until passed weakening rivals final furlong
led after 1f, ridden 2f out, headed entering final furlong, not quickened
dwelt, pushed along soon in mid-division, headway under pressure on inner, stayed on same pace
The Gerard Butler-trained Annishirani has a good chance at the weights and is preferred over Desert Heat, who is respected but will do well to give 7lb to the fillies, and Perfect Night, whose connections have revisited the drawing board on several occasions with fruitless results already this season. In contrast to Queen Chief has some course experience and it will be interesting to see where she goes when she is handicapped. However, Annishirani has shown a good attitude in defeat in her three previous starts and looks to be a reliable option in a tricky race to close the card at Lingfield.
