tracked leaders, keen hold, every chance well over 1f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon no impression
behind, headway over 1f out, soon chasing leders, kept on same pace final furlong
hampered start, behind and hung left throughout, never dangerous
went right start, always behind
soon led, headed over 1f out, soon weakened
chased leader, soon switched to stand side rail, hung left first 3f, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed well inside final furlogn, no extra
held up mid-division, effort over 1f out, never on terms
mid-division, chased leaders halfway, weakened over 1f out
in touch, driven to challenge 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on
held up in touch, effort over 2f out, weakened final furlong
Street Star's form has been well advertised already this season and she may be fit enough to make a winning return; there are plenty of viable alternatives and there wasn't a great deal to choose between Baldemar, Mister Hardy, Lord Sandicliffe and Anosti who came home in that order at Ripon a fortnight ago. The selection was well backed on debut only to run green and find one too good, she was a warm order next time and knew more about the game but had the misfortune to bump into a smart one (Ibn Khaldun was fourth) before winning at Yarmouth. Five of the eleven fillies behind her have gone on to win and some have looked useful; her handicap mark is fair at best but we're hopeful that she has the class to defy it. Aside from the group that contested the Ripon sprint, Kashoof is arguably the most interesting of the remainder. John Dunlop's filly showed plenty of ability this year and her breeding offers hope that she'll be able to able to go on to further success this year. On this occasion though, we prefer Street Star.
Soopacal (IRE) 14-1 (9-6) In touch, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out, 9th of 11, 6l behind Corrybrough (9-4) at Sandown 5f 3yo hcp (2) gs in Apr.
Mister Hardy 14-1 (9-0) Behind stands side, driven over 2f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong, never nearer, 4th of 12, 5l behind Van Bossed (8-12) at Ripon 6f 3yo hcp (3) gd in Apr.
Quest For Success (IRE) 6-5fav (9-3) Tracked leaders, smooth headway to lead well over 1f out, ridden and clear when hung left final furlong, comfortably, won at Ayr 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gs in Oct beating Safebreaker (9-3) by 5l, 7 ran.
Street Star (USA) 10-3 (9-0) Made all, ridden over 1f out, driven and all out, won at Yarmouth 6f 2yo mdn fll (4) gd in Sept beating Applauded (9-0) by a shd, 12 ran.
Anosti 11-1 (8-13) Hampered start, raced alone far side, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, no impression, 6th of 12, 8l behind Van Bossed (8-12) at Ripon 6f 3yo hcp (3) gd in Apr.
Kashoof 8-13fav (8-12) Made all, clear over 1f out, pushed out final furlong, readily, won at Sandown 5f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Sept beating Wavertree Princess (8-12) by 4l, 9 ran.
Baldemar 25-1 (8-6) In touch stands side, ridden over 2f out, stayed on to chase winner inside final furlong, no impression, 2nd of 12, 3l behind Van Bossed (8-12) at Ripon 6f 3yo hcp (3) gd in Apr.
Rubirosa (IRE) 9-2fav (9-4) Always towards rear, 14th of 19, 15l behind Van Bossed (8-10) at Ripon 6f 3yo hcp (4) gs in Apr.
Wise Melody 15-8fav (9-0) Led early, tracked leaders, squeezed through to lead 2f out, soon clear, won at W'hampton 6f 2yo fll mdn aut (6) pol in Dec beating Kool Katie (8-7) by 6l, 9 ran.
Aye Aye Digby (IRE) 12-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, pushed along 3f out, soon weakened, 9th of 14, 12l behind Huzzah (8-9) at Newbury 7f 3yo hcp (3) gs in Apr.
Lord Sandicliffe (IRE) 9-2 (8-5) Behind stands side, ridden over 2f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, never trouble leaders, 5th of 12, 6l behind Van Bossed (8-12) at Ripon 6f 3yo hcp (3) gd in Apr.
