held up in 5th, pushed along and outpaced over 2f out, plugged on inside final furlong, no chance
tracked leader, pushed along 3f out, hard ridden and no impression when lost 2nd over 1f out, lost 3rd inside final furlong, no extra
dwelt, ran in snatches in last pair, pushed along and headway towards inside over 2f out, not clear run and switched left over 1f out, stayed on to 2nd towards finish, never able to challenge
tracked leading pair, ridden to 2nd over 1f out, no impression when lost 2nd towards finish
always in last pair, ridden and struggling over 2f out
chased leading trio, ridden along on outer 3f out, driven and not quicken in 4th over 2f out, one pace final furlong
made all, quickened 4 lengths ahead 2f out, kept on strongly final furlong, unchallenged
The drop back to this trip will really suit Lady Darshaan but it's a worry that she only has a sole Windsor win to her name and so we will plump for the improving filly DECORATIVE ahead of Marie De Medici. The last-named is not ignored given that she drops in grade but she has a penalty to carry for her Newmarket Listed win in May and that makes life tough. Instead then we prefer the Michael Jarvis-trained Decorative, unbeaten in two starts to date. She despatched of Bintalwaadi at Nottingham with little difficulty and although this is a step up in class this first foal of a half-sister to Forgotten Voice is expected to improve further and win again. Bella Swan's Aviate run in April reads well and she has plenty of experience at this level but her Warwick run behind Seta leaves her with a bit to find, although this track should suit better. Virginia Hall was ahead of her on that occasion and she looks the most interesting of the pair, whilst Totally Ours (well-held behind Marie De Medici when last seen) and Srda both have plenty to find. Fontley is an improving handicapper who runs the track exceedingly well but it must be said that if she wins then this won't go down as the best renewal given her rating of 88, and so we are happy to return to Decorative as the selection.
Marie De Medici (USA) 9-1 (9-2) Led, ridden 2f out, headed soon after, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 17, 10l behind Timepiece (9-5) at Royal Ascot 1m Fillies Listed Handicap (0-110) (3yo) (1) gf in Jun.
Bella Swan 8-1 (8-12) Close up, chased leader over 2f out, held when short of room 1f out, 7th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Seta (8-12) at Warwick 7f 3yo lst fll (1) gf in Jun.
Fontley 8-1 (9-8) Held up in rear, ridden and headway 2f out, led over 1f out, ridden out, won at Sandown 1m 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Jun beating Mr Irons (9-4) by 1l, 8 ran.
Lady Darshaan (IRE) 9-4fav (8-12) Close up on outside, went 2nd over 8f out until over 3f out, chased winner well over 1f out until inside final furlong, no extra, 4th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Eleanora Duse (8-12) at Newbury 1m 2f 3yo lst fll (1) gf in Jun.
Srda (USA) 25-1 (9-2) Behind, outpaced 3f out, driven and headway over 1f out, ridden and stayed on well inside final furlong to go 3rd near finish, no impression with leading pair, 3rd of 11, 6l behind Horseradish (8-12) at Chester 6f 3yo hcp 0-90 (3) gs in May.
Totally Ours 12-1 (8-12) Held up, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 8, 10l behind Marie De Medici (8-12) at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo lst fll (1) gs in May.
Virginia Hall 9-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Seta (8-12) at Warwick 7f 3yo lst fll (1) gf in Jun.
Decorative (IRE) 7-4fav (9-0) In rear, headway on outer over 3f out, chased leader over 2f out, led inside final furlong, kept on well, won at Nottingham 1m 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) gs in Jun beating Bintalwaadi (8-11) by 1 3/4l, 6 ran.
