slowly into stride and behind, headway on outside over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
chased leaders, hung left under pressure and weakened 2f out
slowly away, outpaced, kept on final furlong
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, no extra approaching final furlong
outpaced, kept on final furlong
prominent on outside, weakened over 1f out
made all, ran on well
chased winner, driven and no impression final furlong
chased leaders, ridden halfway, soon weakened
dwelt and went right start, soon tailed off
Royal Curtsy is from a top yard and must be checked out in betting, but the form horse appears to be Lady Zanzara who gets the verdict ahead of Burford Lass. The John Hills trained filly has been placed on her last four outings, including an excellent third behind Carmenero at Bath. The second, Bling has boosted the form on a couple of occasions and so she looks the one to beat this afternoon. Burford Lass finished third in a competitive handicap off a mark of 68, which does give her excellent claims in this type of company. Sir Mark Prescott trains Royal Curtsy, a daughter of Pivotal who is certain to know what is required. The best of the other newcomers could be Clive Cox's Royal Citadel, but on this occasion we will stick with experience and plump for Lady Zanzara.
Royal Citadel (IRE) City On A Hill filly, half-sister to 6f winner Tiny Slipper.
Royal Tavira Girl (IRE) Orpen filly, half-sister to 6f winner Bella Chica and miler Asanine.
Royal Curtsy Pivotal filly, half-sister to numerous winners.
Lady Zanzara (USA) 5-2 (7-13) Led, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong and faded, 3rd of 6, 2l behind Carmenero (8-11) at Bath 5f 2yo mdn aut (6) frm in Aug.
Not Allowed 16-1 (8-4) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 6th of 16, 5l behind Zambach (8-5) at Lingfield 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Aug.
Burford Lass (IRE) 12-1 (8-6) Led to over 2f out, chased winner to approaching final furlong, not quicken, 3rd of 13, 5l behind Macvel (9-0) at Windsor 6f 2yo fll hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Matterofact (IRE) 25-1 (8-7) Chased leaders on stand's side to halfway, soon no extra, 16th of 26, 14l behind Wake Up Maggie (8-7) at Curragh 6f 2yo stk gd in Aug.
Succeed (IRE) 25-1 (8-4) Led after 1f, headed and no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 3l behind Time For Life (9-0) at Lingfield 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) pol in Aug.