tracked leaders, headway to lead narrowly 3f out, soon ridden, headed over 1f out, kept on, no extra towards finish
keen early and led, headed 6f out, ridden and outpaced 4f out, soon beaten
dwelt, behind, ridden over 3f out, never dangerous
tracked leader, led 6f out, headed 3f out, pressed leader, ridden and stayed on to lead again over 1f out, held on well towards finish
chased leaders, ridden and outpaced over 3f out, soon weakened
ridden over 3f out, kept on under pressure final 2f, no impression with first 2
dwelt, in rear, ridden over 3f out, kept on same pace final 2f, never near leaders
held up, driven and outpaced over 4f out, never on terms
CASTELLINA only needs to run to within a stone of her official rating of 70 to win this; the right to the runner-up spot may be fought out between Blue Jet and Mystified. Ed Creighton's mare has a good record for a modest performer, although she is yet to score on these shores since coming across from France. This looks an easier assignment than last time at Lingfield and she should be good enough to emerge victorious. Lunar Storm represents a stable in great form and cannot be ignored despite having plenty to do at the weights, whilst Blue Jet represents a trainer who does well at the track. Mystified is the closest to the favourite in terms of official ratings, and Roger Fisher's experienced runner has been in good form this May over hurdles. Fellow jumpers Nightboat To Cairo and Sprinkler must be given a second glance, however this looks a good opportunity for Castellina to record her first UK win.
Blue Jet (USA) 6-1 (8-5) Prominent, ridden when outpaced over 3f out, driven and headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong, 3rd of 13, 3 1/2l behind Zefooha (9-1) at Redcar 1m 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in May.
Ducal Regancy Duke 150-1 (9-7) Prominent to halfway, soon weakened, last of 13, 34l behind El Dececy (9-13) at Redcar 7f sell stks (6) gf in May.
Lunar Storm (IRE) 50-1 (8-3) Slowly into stride, behind, headway over 2f out, never dangerous, 12th of 15, 19l behind McCormack (8-6) at Newcastle 1m 2f app hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Apr.
Mystified (IRE) 12-1 (8-6) Prominent, effort over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 9, 12l behind Danzatrice (9-0) at Ripon 2m hcp (5) gd in May '08.
Castellina 12-1 (8-6) Towards rear, ridden and no impression well over 1f out, weakened final furlong, last of 8, 7l behind Polish Power (8-9) at Lingfield 1m 2f clm stks (6) pol in May.
Dazzling Begum 14-1 (8-6) Mid-division, ridden and one pace from 4f out, 8th of 16, 7l behind Mossmann Gorge (8-5) at Lingfield 1m 3f hcp 0-60 (6) in May.
Nightboat To Cairo (IRE) 250-1 (10-7) Held up, driven along halfway, behind final 5f, 11th of 13, well behind Roses (10-1) at Catterick 2m cond & am NH flat (6) gd in Mar.
Sprinkler 7-1 (11-7) In touch, driven and lost place 7th, soon struggling, tailed off from 2 out, 12th of 13, well behind Moyne Pleasure (9-9) at Sedgefield 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd in May.
