held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, switched right inside final furlong, never troubled leaders
held up in mid-division, ridden when edged left over 1f out, no progress
always prominent, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, no impression on front pair
slowly into stride, behind, never on terms
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, mid-division, headway 4f out, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
soon led, hung left and headed well over 1f out, weakened final furlong
slowly into stride, held up, shaken up but no progress final 2f
keen and led early, chased leader, led well over 1f out, soon in command, ran on well
always prominent, hung left and chased winner over 1f out, continued to hang left, no impression
mid-division, lost place over 3f out, soon behind
held up but in touch, shaken up inside final 2f, kept on same pace inside final furlong, never nearer
Second division of the fillies' maiden and the vote goes to Love Of Dubai ahead of Miss Emma May and Top Draw. The selection has had two starts to date and now takes a step up in trip. That should suit on breeding and given that she has already shown ability over an inadequate trip, she may be capable of landing this maiden. Miss Emma May is the one to beat based on a form basis having contested two Group races (although big prices on each occasion). The drop in grade and trip should suit but she hasn't taken advantage of easier races before and whilst she will appreciate any easing in the ground, we are happy to take her on. Always Attractive was a cheap purchase but still needs a check in the betting with the stable going well, as does Ella Junior whose sales price rose from one to two. Guyanula and Colorado Springs represent stables capable of readying a newcomer, whilst Astrodonna may need more time before we see the best of her. Keep Your Head could go well on his first turf start, however Top Draw could prove to be the likeliest threat. Related to several juvenile winners, the market will help guide to her chances, however we are happy to return to Love Of Dubai as the nomination.
Always Attractive (IRE) King's Best filly, half-sister to numerous winners.
Astrodonna Carnival Dancer filly, half-sister to 7f winner Marvo.
Bianca Capello 28-1 (8-12) Mid-division, effort 2f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 14, 9l behind Tasdeer (9-3) at Yarmouth 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Sept.
Bikini 6-1 (8-4) Held up, ridden halfway, outpaced over 2f out, weakened, 7th of 10, 13l behind Geestring (8-8) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn fll aut (4) sft in Jun.
Colorado Springs Olden Times filly out of a lightly-raced mare.
Compton Abbess 40-1 (8-10) Chased leaders to 2f out, soon weakened, last of 13, 15l behind Mistress Cooper (8-10) at Sandown 5f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Sept.
Ella Junior (USA) Hennessy filly out of winning miler More Ribbons.
Keep Your Head (USA) 20-1 (9-0) Took keen hold, steadied in touch, hung right from 2f out, stayed on same pace, 6th of 12, 8l behind Ballora (9-0) at Kempton 1m 2yo mdn fll aut (6) pol in Sept.
Krisnando 25-1 (8-12) Started very slowly, behind, ridden on wide outside and hung right on bend 2f out, no impression after, 9th of 14, 9l behind Sky Dive (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Sept.
Love of Dubai (USA) 15-8 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Excitement (8-12) at York 5f 2yo mdn auc (4) gf in Sept.
Miss Emma May (IRE) 100-1 (8-12) Led, ridden and headed over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, last of 12, 21l behind Spacious (8-12) at Doncaster 1m 2yo Grp 2 (1) gf in Sept.
Stand In Flames 18-1 (8-4) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, driven and one pace final furlong, 3rd of 10, 2 1/2l behind Thunderstruck (9-1) at Beverley 7f 2yo mdn auc (6) gf in Sept.
Top Draw (USA) Elusive Quality filly, sister to winning miler Top Draw I.
Gayanula (USA) Yonaguska filly, half-sister to numerous winners from 5f-1m.
