always behind, outpaced, tailed off from over 1f out
mid-division, ridden 3f out, no headway, weakened 2f out
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
tracked leader, ridden to lead 2f out, hard pressed entering final furlong, held on well
led until headed 2f out, no extra, weakened final furlong
in touch, effort 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out, lost 3rd post
mid-division, ridden, effort 2f out, no impression, weakened over 1f out
held up in rear, headway 2f out, stayed on steadily, not troubled leaders
slowly into stride, soon mid-division, headway over 1f out, ran on well final furlong to take 3rd post
took keen hold in touch, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out
slowly into stride, always behind, ridden over 3f out, never on terms
towards rear, headway over 2f out, kept on, no impression over 1f out
started very slowly, well in rear when unseated rider soon after start
held up behind, headway 2f out, ridden to challenge over 1f out, every chance when hung left inside final furlong, not reach winner
In what could be an informative affair, just a tentative vote goes to Gyroscope over a whole host of possibles including First Bloom, Penny From Heaven, and Truly Enchanting. They are just a few nice looking fillies that could have bright futures, and the betting market may throw more light on the contest, but we have to pin our colours to the mast somewhere, so we shall nominate Gyroscope. She was putting in all her best work at the finish when third in what was an above-average maiden at Wolverhampton in October, and the step up in trip should bring about the required improvement. First Bloom, who cost $250,000 is a similar sort, having shaped well when runner-up over the same course-and distance last year, and is another that will benefit from a longer journey. Penny From Heaven is the most experienced on view, having had two runs last season, and with her stable generally in good form, can be expected to give a good show. There are any number of newcomers from top yards, notably Labor Day, Truly Enchanting and the selection's stablemate Orama's Ghost, so finding the winner is not an easy task, but we return to Gyroscope as the answer.
First Bloom (USA) 9-2 (8-12) With leader, led over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, one pace, 2nd of 9, 3 1/2l behind Brosna Cry (9-3) at W'hampton 7f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Nov.
Gyroscope 3-1 (8-12) Mid-division, headway when slightly hampered just over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 2 1/2l behind Phoenix Tower (9-3) at W'hampton 7f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Oct.
Jacaranda Ridge Indian Ridge filly, half-sister to useful 7f-1m winner Celtic Heroine and dual 1m-1m1f winner Toss The Caber.
Labor Day (IRE) Pivotal filly out of a moderate racemare.
Orama's Ghost Golan filly out of 1m1f-1m4f winner Orange Sunset.
Penny From Heaven (IRE) 4-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, driven to lead over 1f out, hard pressed and headed well inside final furlong, lost 2nd close home, 3rd of 12, 2l behind Happy Go Lily (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 2yo mdn fll (5) pol in Nov.
Prima Ballerina Pivotal filly out of winning miler Kirov.
Truly Enchanting (IRE) Danehill Dancer filly, half-sister to winning sprinter Red Trance and winning miler Arabian Spell.
