switched left start to race far side, led that pair until weakened and eased inside final furlong, no chance with stands side group
raced stands side, held up, headway 2f out, ridden to lead final 150 yards, ran on (hand timed)
raced stands side, chased leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out
raced stands side, behind, ridden halfway, soon beaten
raced stands side, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace
raced stands side, held up, headway and switched left over 2f out, ridden and switched right over 1f out, stayed on to take 2nd inside final furlong
slowly into stride, raced stands side, soon prominent, ridden and weakened 2f out
raced stands side, mid-division, ridden over 2f out, kept on, never dangerous
raced stands side, led that group and overall leader, ridden 3 lengths clear over 1f out, headed and no extra final 150 yards
raced far side, chased leader until led that pair inside final furlong, no chance with stands side group
Nonrunner
James Fanshawe holds a strong hand here with Firenze and Riotous Applause, and it is the latter that gets the nod, with Blue Echo, Sacre Coeur and Perfect Story making for an interesting affair. Riotous Applause has been very lightly raced, having had just one outing last season. That resulted in her beating the more experienced Vortex in a conditions event at Yarmouth, since when she has been kept under wraps. Hopefully she will now begin to make up for lost time, and is taken to see off her stablemate Firenze who might not be as forward and who will be all the better for the run. Blue Echo and Sacre Coeur get weight off their older rivals, and the latter, a Goodwood maiden winner last year, is of particular interest as John Dunlop's runners often show marked improvement in their second season. Perfect Story is better known for her all-weather exploits, but flew home in second when giving lumps of weight to the winner at Leicester, and could reach the frame again. However, we are happy to side with Riotous Applause.
Angus Newz 33-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 10, 8l behind Tax Free (8-13) at Newmarket 5f Grp 3 (1) gf.
Firenze 7-2fav (8-13) In rear, outpaced halfway, ran on under strong pressure to lead post, won at Newmarket 6f lst fll stk (1) gs in Oct beating Ripples Maid (9-1) by a nk, 16 ran.
Bowness 16-1 (9-11) Mid-division, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out, 14th of 15, 12l behind Pawan (8-5) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Aug.
Folga 15-2 (9-0) Chased leaders on inside, driven to chase winner final furlong, no chance, 2nd of 11, 5l behind Enticing (8-12) at Bath 5f lst fll stk (1) frm.
Golden Asha 33-1 (8-10) Always rear, outpaced final 2f, last of 8, 10l behind King Orchisios (9-0) at Lingfield 6f lst stk (1) pol in Feb.
Lady Livius (IRE) 5-1 (9-0) Outpaced and always behind, 9th of 11, 10l behind Enticing (8-12) at Bath 5f lst fll stk (1) frm.
Perfect Story (IRE) 13-2 (9-4) In rear, pushed along halfway, ran on inside final furlong to take 2nd near finish, 2nd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Danzig River (7-11) at Leicester 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Apr.
Riotous Applause 12-1 (8-2) Keen, raced centre, tracked leader, led over 1f out, ridden out, won at Yarmouth 6f stk (3) gf in Sept beating Vortex (9-2) by 2l, 6 ran.
Sunderland Echo (IRE) 25-1 (8-6) Led after 1f, headed 4f out, led again 3f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 7, 2 1/2l behind Appalachian Trail (9-0) at Newmarket 6f lst stk (1) sft in Aug.
Blue Echo 16-1 (8-12) Led, headed halfway, led again inside final furlong, stayed on, won at Newmarket 6f 2yo lst fll (1) gs in Oct beating La Presse (8-12) by a shd, 11 ran.
Sacre Coeur 5-1 (9-0) Pressed leader, led halfway, ran on well final furlong, held on well, won at Goodwood 6f 2yo mdn fll (2) gf in Aug beating Rahiyah (9-0) by a nk, 12 ran.
Home Sweet Home (IRE) 50-1 (8-11) Close up, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out, 10th of 12, 15l behind Mayonga (8-11) at Lingfield 1m lst fll stk (1) pol in Oct.
Playful 4-1 (8-6) Prominent, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 10, 6l behind Curtail (8-11) at Ayr 5f 2yo lst stk (1) gd in Sept '05.
She's My Outsider 66-1 (8-13) Mid-division, ridden halfway, effort over 1f out, kept on final furlong, 7th of 16, 4l behind Firenze (8-13) at Newmarket 6f lst fll stk (1) gs in Oct.
Woodnook 8-1 (9-0) In touch on inside, ran on one pace inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 7l behind Enticing (8-12) at Bath 5f lst fll stk (1) frm.
