dwelt, soon prominent, pushed along halfway, ridden and one pace until weakened inside final furlong
tracked leaders, driven along 2f out, ridden and one pace final furlong
behind, never a factor
made all, quickened clear approaching final furlong, pushed out
chased leaders, ridden and edged right over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
in touch, ridden over 1f out, chased winner final furlong
Welcome Approach has got his act together well since he switched to turf and he can get the better of City For Conquest and Magnolia Blossom. It will also be interesting to see if Figaro Flyer takes her chance after her exploits in the seller here yesterday. However, she has more on her plate in this company and has something to find. Magnolia Blossom was a real eye catcher when she won on her debut at Beverley. Still, she failed to reproduce the goods last time and now has a something to prove. City For Conquest was a surprise winner at Doncaster nine days ago but went about the task in good style. Her stable has been flying of late and any market support could prove to be significant. Nevertheless, a mark of 81 does look a little harsh for what she has achieved and the 2lb she concedes to the selection could make all the difference today. Especially as Robert Winston has been charged with doing the steering aboard Welcome Approach today. The John Weymes-trained colt showed the benefit of experience when getting off the mark at Musselburgh before going on to give a good account of himself at Ayr last week. His short-head defeat inflicted at the hands of the 95-rated The Bear reads well in the context of this race and he need only run to that form to add to his tally this afternoon.
City For Conquest (IRE) 10-1 (8-11) Took keen hold and held up in touch, pushed along 2f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, kept on gamely, won at Doncaster 5f nov fll stk (4) gf beating Fisola (9-2) by a hd, 5 ran.
Welcome Approach 12-1 (8-5) Chased leaders, ridden and headway over 1f out to lead inside final furlong, kept on until headed close home, 2nd of 5, shd behind The Bear (9-7) at Ayr 6f 2yo hcp (3) gf.
Miss Lovat 7-1 (9-6) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, rider dropped whip well inside final furlong, ran on, 2nd of 8, shd behind Rosthwaite (9-5) at Haydock 5f 2yo hcp (5) gf.
Figaro Flyer (IRE) 3-1 (8-6) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra well inside final furlong, 4th of 6, 6l behind Pickett (8-12) at Hamilton 6f 2yo hcp (3) gf.
Magnolia Blossom 7-2 (8-2) Behind, ridden and headway 2f out, kept on final furlong, no impression, 3rd of 7, 6l behind Titus Alone (8-13) at Redcar 5f nov aut stk (5) gf in May.
Making Music 25-1 (8-6) Towards rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 4th of 9, 5l behind Triskaidekaphobia (9-7) at York 5f 2yo hcp (3) gd.
