held up in mid-division, headway over 2f out, driven over 1f out, went 2nd and stayed on well inside final furlong, unable to trouble winner
held up in touch, headway over 3f out, challenged 2f out, led over 1f out, stayed on well
held up in last pair, started racing keenly and closed after 3f, moved up to press leader over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no extra well inside final furlong
mid-division, pushed along and struggling 4f out
tracked leaders on outside, took keen hold, outpaced 3f out, well beaten final 2f
held up in rear, behind 3f out, plugged on from over 1f out, never on terms
prominent, took keen hold, led 4f out, headed over 1f out, no extra close home
soon led, headed 4f out, beaten after, well held over 2f out
led early, prominent, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
held up, headway over 3f out, edged left and one pace over 1f out, stayed on final 100 yards
Nonrunner
Some old rivals contest this prestigious event for lady riders, though a few appear on the downgrade. Kings Bayonet is obviously of interest after his 17-length demolition job last time but that came on heavy ground against only a couple of rivals. He has the virtue of arriving in good form but this represents a very different challenge and PEARL CASTLE is preferred. John Quinn's charge enjoyed a fine juvenile hurdling campaign at the top table and has every chance if able to translate strong credentials over timber to the Flat. The yard remains in good form and Serena Brotherton will provide capable assistance from the saddle. Tiger Lily is an unusual contender for this contest, coming here on the back of a single run when landing a Thirsk maiden over this trip. She's unexposed, represents a yard with an excellent course record and receives considerable weight from all of her rivals - she is not to be dismissed lightly. Mica Mika usually runs his race and appeals most of the remainder.
Saptapadi (IRE) 12-1 (8-8) Held up towards rear, headway when hampered over 2f out, plugging on same pace and no chance when hampered again inside final 2f, 6th of 15, 10l behind Miss Marjurie (8-4) at Epsom Downs 1m 4f hcp 0-100 (2) gd.
Pearl Castle (IRE) 10-3 (8-10) Soon led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, last of 7, 7l behind Gospel Choir (10-0) at Goodwood 1m 4f hcp 105 (2) gd in Sep.
Kings Bayonet 4-5fav (9-6) Tracked leaders, closed over 3f out, led over 2f out, clear over 1f out, very easily, won at Leicester 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) hvy in May beating Hunting Ground (9-5) by 17l, 3 ran.
Warlu Way 40-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, switched left after start, held up in rear, never involved, 11th of 15, 14l behind Wadi Al Hattawi (9-5) at York 1m 4f hcp 0-90 (3) gs in May.
Crackentorp 16-1 (8-10) Took keen hold, in touch, tracked leaders over 5f out, pushed along over 3f out, soon weakened, 14th of 15, 28l behind Wadi Al Hattawi (9-5) at York 1m 4f hcp 0-90 (3) gs in May.
Nanton (USA) 33-1 (8-10) Tracked leaders on inside, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten, last of 12, 7l behind Shavansky (8-10) at Kempton 1m 3f hcp 0-95 (3) pol in Nov.
Mica Mika (IRE) 11-2 (11-5) Raced keenly, led until 7f out, tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 3l behind San Cassiano (10-13) at York 1m 2f am hcp 0-80 (4) gs in May.
Ultimate 8-1 (8-11) Led 1f, tracked winner until ridden over 5f out, weakened over 3f out, eased 2f out, last of 8, 42l behind Dance King (9-1) at Musselburgh 1m 4f hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Sherman McCoy 1-4fav (8-12) Chased leader, closed after 5f, led over 6f out, clear over 1f out, easily, won at Catterick 1m 6f 4yo sell stks (6) sft beating English Summer (8-9) by 8l, 4 ran.
Tiger Lilly (IRE) 18-1 (8-4) Ran green in mid-division on inside, headway on outside over 2f out, went 3rd and edged left over 1f out, stayed on to lead final 50 yards, won at Thirsk 1m 4f mdn stks (5) gd in May beating Sternrubin (8-9) by 3/4l, 13 ran.
Rio's Rosanna (IRE) 16-1 (9-1) Held up in mid-division, effort near side over 3f out, weakened inside final 2f, 10th of 15, 8l behind Wadi Al Hattawi (9-5) at York 1m 4f hcp 0-90 (3) gs in May.
