tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong
held up and keen, ridden over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
always towards rear
in touch, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
pulled hard in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, no impression final furlong
mid-division, ridden and headway 2f out, went 2nd over 1f out, kept on, never troubled winner
tracked leader, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on
in touch, ridden when not clear run over 2f out, ran on inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on, not reach leaders
took keen hold, always behind
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
From a short list containing Missie Baileys, Lady Taverner and Ronsard, we will side with Missie Baileys. If anywhere near the level of her spring course and distance form, Lady Taverner would be one of the leading players here against what look to be, overall, a modest set of opponents. Qaasi ran well here on Monday and should be considered although he is unproven at today's trip. Missie Baileys is on a winning mark from February and, even though that came over 10 furlongs at Lingfield, she has plenty of form at today's trip and is another to consider, hence her choice as the selection. Little Richard, who won over course and distance in January from a one-pound lower mark, is another to consider although he has been absent since March. Finally, Keshya has been given a chance by the handicapper now, Ulysees would have a good chance on Turf form but his all-weather record is not good, and Second Reef is a recent scorer but is unproven at today's trip, and if Ronsard's apparent return to form last time can be believed, he is another that you would have to seriously consider over what is a new trip for him. For the selection, though, we will stick with Missie Baileys.
Keshya 16-1 (9-2) Always towards rear, 11th of 12, 7l behind Inch Lodge (9-11) at W'hampton 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Sept.
Ulysees (IRE) 10-1 (9-3) Held up, headway 3f out, ridden and not much room 2f out, soon weakened, 7th of 12, 8l behind Virginia Rose (8-4) at Musselburgh 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Arch Folly 33-1 (8-13) Mid-division, ridden 5f out, soon weakened, 12th of 13, 24l behind Zaville (8-9) at W'hampton 1m 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Oct.
Second Reef 13-2 (9-1) Towards rear, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out weakened inside final furlong, 9th of 13, 7l behind Eccollo (9-1) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) std.
Lady Taverner 14-1 (9-6) Held up, headway over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, never on terms, 12th of 17, 15l behind Royal Flynn (9-7) at Warwick 1m 3f hcp 0-60 (6) sft in Oct.
Missie Baileys 16-1 (9-0) Held up mid-division, steady headway 5f out, every chance over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 15, 3l behind Maximix (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Oct.
Little Richard (IRE) 7-1 (8-13) In touch, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out, 7th of 12, 15l behind Birthday Star (8-7) at W'hampton 1m 4f hcap (6) pol in Mar.
Ronsard (IRE) 6-1 (8-11) Held up, headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, not reach leaders, 3rd of 11, 2l behind Cetshwayo (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 2f sll (6) pol in Sept.
