in touch, ridden 2f out, led 1f out, pressed inside final furlong, stayed on
led, ridden 2f out, headed 1f out, kept on one pace
went left start, pulled hard, held up in rear, effort over 2f out, soon ridden, bumped over 1f out, weakened final furlong
slow into stride, soon prominent, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace
held up, looking for run when switched left over 1f out and bumped rival, ran on to have every chance inside final furlong when hung right near finish
chased leader, ridden and every chance 2f out, weakened final furlong
This has an open look to it but it may be worth taking a chance with Emulate whilst Cinnamon Hill and Crystal Gazer others that could feature. The selection looked distinctly useful when making a winning debut for Barry Hills at Kempton in 2006 and was stepped up to Listed company for her next start. She trailed in last there and only beat three home on her next two starts but they did come in very hot handicaps. She was again well held on debut for this yard at Newmarket but that was in another hot contest. Connections must be hopeful that she retains some ability, she has dropped down the weights and this drop in grade could prove key. Cinnamon Hill ran well here in a maiden last season and could go well if reproducing her best form. There are some doubts about that as she disappointed at Windsor and also reared at the start and hung last time but she hasn't many miles on the clock and isn't dispensed with just yet. Farley Star and Secret Night are considered but Crystal Gazer is well handicapped on her all-weather form and there's nothing in her turf form to suggest that she won't be able to take advantage of her mark. She'll be fancied to take this but we'll take a chance that Emulate can spring a surprise.
Farley Star 11-2 (8-7) Always in rear, no impression final 2f, 7th of 8, 8l behind Russki (8-11) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-95 (3) pol in Apr.
Emulate 20-1 (9-2) Mid-division, pulled hard, weakening when hampered over 1f out, last of 13, 17l behind King's Bastion (9-3) at Newmarket 7f hcp 0-80 (4) gs.
Secret Night 14-1 (8-10) Behind, headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong, never nearer, 5th of 13, 2l behind King of Dixie (9-4) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-90 (3) pol in Apr.
Cinnamon Hill 7-1 (9-8) Reared badly start, pulled hard in rear, ridden 2f out, hanging left over 1f out, no chance final furlong, last of 4, 5l behind Carcinetto (9-4) at Kempton 6f hcap (4) pol.
High 'n Dry (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) Prominent on inner, ridden to chase leader over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 3rd of 10, 1l behind Daniel Thomas (8-13) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Hessian (IRE) 16-1 (8-5) In touch, pushed along over 2f out, soon no impression, 5th of 9, 6l behind Councellor (8-10) at Goodwood 7f hcap (4) gf.
Dasheena 8-1 (9-4) Mid-division, not much room over 4f out, soon outpaced, in rear after, 11th of 13, 10l behind Mafaheem (9-2) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Crystal Gazer (FR) 5-1 (8-8) Steadied start, prominent in 5th, effort over 1f out, no extra, one pace final furlong, 5th of 8, 1 1/2l behind Benllech (8-7) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-95 (3) pol in Mar.
Misphire 25-1 (8-11) Mid-division, one pace when hampered inside final furlong, 11th of 14, 16l behind Tajneed (9-0) at Ripon 6f hcp (4) gs in Apr.
Cerebus 12-1 (9-5) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 11, 2l behind Diriculous (9-1) at Southwell 6f hcap (4) fbs.
