made all, took keen hold, pressed from 2f out, ridden and under pressure inside final furlong, held on near finish
tracked winner, pressed winner 2f out, ridden and every chance inside final furlong, kept on towards finish, just held
chased leaders, ridden and weakened 2f out
Princess Banu had made all to win at Newmarket before fading quickly in a Listed race at York last time. She still makes more appeal than stablemate Vieira Da Silva, who has yet to get involved in three starts. Newcomer Island Bird looks nothing special on breeding so this can go to LEXINGTON SPIRIT, who ran out an impressive winner on her debut at Thirsk and looks yet another smart juvenile filly to emerge from Richard Fahey's yard.
Lexington Spirit (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) Dwelt, tracked leaders and keen, led 1f out, clear inside final furlong, eased towards finish, won at Thirsk 5f 2yo stks (4) gd beating Red Shadow (9-0) by 2 1/2l, 16 ran.
Princess Banu 12-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, driven over 2f out, lost place over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 9, 9l behind Miss Work of Art (8-12) at York 5f 2yo fll Listed stks (1) gd.
Island Bird Danbird filly out of Dispol Isle.
Vieira da Silva (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Chased leader until 3f out, weakened inside final 2f, last of 6, 25l behind Betty Fontaine (8-11) at Bath 6f 2yo flls mdn auc stks (6) fm.
