slowly into stride, soon switched right and recovered chasing leaders on rail, pushed along over 2f out, weakened soon after
raced keenly tracking leading pair, went 2nd over 4f out, ridden over 1f out, strong challenge inside final furlong, led on line
soon off the pace towards rear in centre, ridden well over 2f out, never dangerous
raced keenly, tracked leader over 1f, remained in 3rd, pushed along halfway, one pace in 3rd and no chance with leading duo over 1f out
took keen hold, chased leaders, weakened 2f out
chased leaders in centre of course, pushed along over 2f out, weakened soon after
led on rail, ridden over 1f out, strongly pressed inside final furlong, ran on, headed on line
SWISS AFFAIR made a promising start at Doncaster when runner-up over today's trip. She gets the vote but will need to improve again to stay ahead of Paint The Star, who finished just behind her on Town Moor. The latter's stablemate and newcomer Aldayha cost 580,000 euros and has some fancy entries while Effectual made the frame on last year's racecourse debut at Windsor and could also go well.
Aldayha (IRE) Acclamation filly out of Galistic.
Classic Image 8-1 (9-0) Prominent, ridden and lost place over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 12th of 14, 20l behind Canny Kool (9-5) at Beverley 5f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Sep.
Effectual 10-1 (9-0) Held up, took keen hold, headway over 2f out, ridden and every chance 1f out, unable to quicken final 100 yards, 3rd of 14, 2 1/4l behind War Alert (9-0) at Windsor 5f 2yo fll mdn (5) gf in Jul.
Lady Bling 18-1 (8-7) Not much room and went right start, in rear, behind over 2f out, stayed on final 100 yards, never dangerous, 7th of 9, 3l behind Toni's A Star (9-4) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) in Apr.
Paint The Star (IRE) 4-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders, ridden to chase winner final furlong, kept on and lost 2nd place when no extra near finish, 3rd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Hope And Faith (8-13) at Doncaster 6f 3yo fll stks (5) gf in Apr.
Pilgrim 14-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, chased leaders, effort over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 7, 20l behind Air of Mystery (9-0) at Bath 6f 2yo flls mdn auc stks (4) fm in Sep.
Puss Moth Paco Boy filly out of Seeking Dubai.
Racing Angel (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Prominent, in 3rd over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no extra, 6th of 12, 12l behind Stake Acclaim (9-5) at Doncaster 6f 2yo mdn (5) sft in Nov.
Silver Detail (IRE) Youmzain filly out of Ayam Zainah.
Swiss Affair 7-1 (8-13) Held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, kept on to take 2nd place near finish, 2nd of 8, 1l behind Hope And Faith (8-13) at Doncaster 6f 3yo fll stks (5) gf in Apr.
Royal Rettie 66-1 (8-11) Mid-division, pushed along and stayed on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 11, 5l behind Aces (9-5) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Aug.
