mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace
behind, stayed on from over 1f out, never dangerous
behind, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on to lead towards finish
in touch, ridden over 2f out, edged left and one pace inside final furlong
prominent, led over 2f out, soon ridden, headed inside final furlong, stayed on
mid-division, headway 3f out, ridden over 2f out, led inside final furlong, headed towards finish
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
behind, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on
in touch, ridden 2f out, one pace final furlong
prominent, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
A chance is taken with Heaven Sent, who is a half-sister to Megahertz, a top-class performer between a mile and ten furlongs in the States. Stablemates, Aurora Jane and Namu others to note in the betting, while the well-bred newcomer Island Babe throws a spanner in the works and it will also be noteworthy to see how the market speaks about Frankie Dettori's mount in the race. This half-sister to nine furlong winner Lake Toya is sure to get better with experience and is worth keeping tabs on from here. Namu sets the standard on the official BHB figures and is entitled to be thereabouts at the finish. The step up in trip should not be a problem for the daughter of Mujahid and, as her yard are absolutely flying at present, she could represent good value for one of the places at least. However, we turn to Heaven Sent on this occasion. Sir Michael Stoute's charge fared better than her finishing position would suggest when she was seventh of 18 in Newmarket maiden in July. Five winners have come out of that contest and the form looks a reliable yardstick. Heaven Sent is a Fillies Mile entry and is fancied to put a stamp on her claims with an improved display today.
Aurora Jane (FR) 11-2 (8-11) In touch on outer, soon pushed along, one pace and no impression final 2f, 5th of 8, 11l behind Rosinka (8-11) at Goodwood 6f 2yo mdn fll (2) sft in Jul.
Fear To Tread (USA) 17-2 (8-11) Chased leaders, outpaced and lost pace halfway, rallied over 1f out, edged left and ran on inside final furlong, 6th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Royal Proposal (8-11) at Nottingham 1m 2yo mdn fll (5) gd in Aug.
Giving 12-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, outpaced, ridden and headway over 1f out, never dangerous, 8th of 10, 2 1/2l behind Jaish (8-11) at Nottingham 6f 2yo mdn fll (5) gf in Jul.
Heaven Sent 11-2 (8-11) Raced far side, behind, kept on final furlong, never nearer, 7th of 18, 6l behind Star Cluster (8-11) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn fll (5) gf in Jul.
Island Babe (USA) Kingmambo filly, half-sister to winning miler Glen Innes and middle-distance winner Lake Toya.
Namu 13-8fav (8-9) Started slowly, soon in touch, outpaced and hung left over 2f out, soon beaten, 6th of 10, 5l behind Crosby Hall (9-0) at Chepstow 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd in Aug.
Winds of Change King's Best filly, half-sister to 1m1f-1m4f winner Stunning Force and middle-distance winner Swift Sailor.
Commentary 33-1 (8-2) Very slowly away, rear, pushed along halfway, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 12, 4l behind Envision (9-0) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Aug.
