slowly away, soon outpaced and detached and beaten
tracked winner, driven and effort approaching final furlong, soon hung left, ran on inside final furlong, not reached winner
dwelt, behind, headway 2f out, soon no impression
held up, headway over 2f out, chased winner over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
tracked leaders, outpaced 2f out, stayed on well inside final furlong
steadied start, always behind
held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten
tracked winner, ridden to challenge 1f out, soon faded
made all, hard driven approaching final furlong, stayed on well
Dalla Finestra is the suggestion in a tricky opener; the market should prove informative, particularly in regard to Buddhist Monk and Thumbs Up. The selection should be all the better for her encouraging debut at Doncaster where she made up good ground in the final quarter of a mile having been behind in the early stages. She was a length in front of the more experienced Isabella's Fancy and should be able to confirm that form but Sunny Sprite and Sister Moonshine - from the in-form Willie Muir yard - should be competitive in this company. Buddhist Monk is one to watch closely in the market as is the Luca Cumani trained Thumbs Up. The latter has already got a run under his belt and he showed definite signs of ability despite racing very green. He can be expected to leave that form behind and must be feared if the market gives out the right vibes but we'll take a chance with Dalla Finestra.
Savanna's Gold Bold Edge filly out of a lightly-raced mare.
Buddhist Monk Dr Fong gelding, half-brother to 1m2f winner Majestic Halo.
Dubai To Barnsley Superior Premium gelding out of winning sprinter Oakwell Ace.
Sunny Sprite 11-4 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 5th of 6, 14l behind Rehabilitation (9-3) at W'hampton 7f 3yo mdn aut (6) pol in Apr.
Thumbs Up 12-1 (8-12) Started slowly, towards rear, stayed on final furlong, nearest finish, 7th of 11, 13l behind Masaalek (8-12) at Lingfield 7f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) pol.
Dalla Finestra 12-1 (8-11) Held up, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 7th of 15, 10l behind Celtic Lynn (8-11) at Doncaster 6f mdn aut stk (5) gs.
Isabella's Fancy 14-1 (8-11) Towards rear, some headway over 2f out, one pace, 8th of 15, 11l behind Celtic Lynn (8-11) at Doncaster 6f mdn aut stk (5) gs.
Sister Moonshine 22-1 (8-12) Prominent, outpaced 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 5l behind Fabreze (9-3) at Nottingham 6f 3yo mdn aut (5) gd.
Valatrix (IRE) 40-1 (8-12) Held up in touch, ridden, weakened well over 1f out, 11th of 15, 11l behind Wingbeat (9-3) at Yarmouth 6f 2yo mdn (5) sft in Oct.