The absence of well-bred newcomer Wise Words should leave the way open for ORANGE BLOSSOM. The latter has yet to threaten in tougher contests but won’t get many easier opportunities than this. Rated 77, James Given’s filly is well clear of Lambrini Lullaby on these terms and Polished Article has so far failed to figure. The latter’s stablemate and newcomer Opera Kiss was a cheap purchase from Godolphin at the end of last year and is bred to best over middle-distances.
Lambrini Lullaby 100-1 (8-11) Keen close up, pushed along over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 11, 17 1/4l behind Blame Culture (9-2) at Wolverhampton 7f stks (5) pol in Jan.
Polished Article 50-1 (8-11) Towards rear, pushed along and effort over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 7, 9 1/4l behind Dawn Delight (8-11) at Newcastle 6f stks (5) pol in Jan.
Opera Kiss (IRE) Slade Power filly out of Shamardal Phantom.
Orange Blossom 9-2 (8-11) Raced wide close up, pushed along 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 5 3/4l behind Lorna Cole (8-11) at Lingfield 5f stks (5) pol in Nov.
Wise Words Sepoy filly out of Akhmatova.
