mid-division, ridden and weakened over 2f out
chased leaders, every chance inside final 2f, weakened final furlong
chased leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
led, ridden and headed just inside final furlong, ran on, not pace of front pair
held up, making good headway when not clear run briefly over 1f out, quickened to chase winner inside final furlong, just held
steadied start, good headway inside final 2f, quickened to lead just inside final furlong, driven out to hold on near finish
took keen hold, held up on outside, weakened under pressure over 2f out
always behind
chased leaders on outside, ridden and every chance 2f out, weakened final furlong
always behind
held up in mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten
held up in rear, switched left 2f out, soon driven and one pace and no impression
Indian Ink and Silk Blossom are closely matched on their running in the Lowther Stakes last term and, as at York, the latter is taken to again come out on top with Silca Chiave rated the pick of the remainder. The selection showed progressive form last season, following up her York success with victory in a valuable sales race at The Curragh over seven furlongs. The daughter of Barathea should get a mile in the future but this trip is adequate for her now and, with the yard of Barry Hills in good form, she is taken to make a winning return. Sesmen would have claims on the pick of her juvenile form but disappointed when last seen so may be best watched, while Darrfonah is held by the selection on Lowther running. Mick Channon's Silca Chiave ran a creditable race in the Cheveley Park when last seen, form on which she is closely matched with Indian Ink. Richard Hannon's filly has solid claims on the evidence of that Newmarket run but on Lowther running it is Silk Blossom that gets the verdict.
Cartimandua 10-1 (9-0) Keen, tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, chased winner inside final furlong, no impression, 2nd of 7, 2l behind Medley (9-0) at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn fll (3) gf in Jul.
Cast In Gold (USA) 4-9fav (9-0) Made virtually all, ridden and in command from over 1f out, won at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Oct beating Loulwa (9-0) by 2 1/2l, 8 ran.
Darrfonah (IRE) (8-9) Held up, ran on late, 7th of 12, 15l behind Greetings (9-6) at Nad Al Sheba 7f Cond Stakes gd in Jan.
Elusive Flash (USA) 14-1 (8-12) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, soon hung left and weakened, 7th of 9, 5l behind Party (8-12) at Newbury 7f 2yo lst fll (1) hvy in Oct.
Indian Ink (IRE) 3-1jt-fav (8-12) Always prominent, ridden 2f out, ran on to lead near finish, won at Newmarket 6f 2yo fll Grp 1 (1) sft in Sept beating Dhanyata (8-12) by a nk, 11 ran.
Majestic Roi (USA) 4-5fav (8-12) Went right start, raced keenly, tracked leaders, ridden to lead inside final furlong, kept on, won at Hamilton 6f 2yo mdn fll aut (6) gf in Jun beating Adaptation (8-9) by 1/2l, 6 ran.
Puggy (IRE) 25-1 (8-12) Pulled hard, held up in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, hung left final furlong, 3rd of 14, 7l behind Finsceal Beo (9-2) at Newmarket 7f 2yo fll Grp 2 (1) gs in Oct.
Russian Rosie (IRE) 8-1 (8-4) Chased leader, led over 2f out, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 22, 14l behind Indian Ink (8-9) at Ascot 6f 2yo flls auc (2) sft in Sept.
Sesmen 3-1 (8-12) Keen and disputed lead, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out, 6th of 8, 9l behind Simply Perfect (8-12) at Ascot 1m 2yo fll Grp 1 (1) gs in Sept.
Silca Chiave 11-2 (8-12) Held up in rear, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, stayed on, 3rd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Indian Ink (8-12) at Newmarket 6f 2yo fll Grp 1 (1) sft in Sept.
Silk Blossom (IRE) 9-4fav (9-0) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, soon ridden, challenged in 2nd and badly hampered inside final furlong, no impression after, kept on same pace, 2nd of 27, 1 1/2l behind Wait Watcher (9-0) at Curragh 7f 2yo fll gs in Sept. Later awarded race.
Wait Watcher (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden to challenge and lead from 1f out, drifted to left inside final furlong, kept on well, won at Curragh 7f 2yo fll gs in Sept beating Silk Blossom (9-0) by 1 1/2l. Later dsq to 2nd, 27 ran.
Wid (USA) 16-1 (8-12) Dwelt, held up, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened final furlong, last of 11, 9l behind Indian Ink (8-12) at Newmarket 6f 2yo fll Grp 1 (1) sft in Sept.
