towards rear, ridden over 3f out, kept on from over 1f out, never nearer
started very slowly, soon in touch on inside, ridden 3f out, no headway, weakened from 2f out
held up behind, headway 2f out, kept on final furlong, nearest finish
held up behind, stayed on from over 1f out, never nearer
mid-division, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong to take 2nd final strides, no chance with winner
led 3f, led again inside final 3f, driven and ran green, headed inside final furlong, lost 2nd final strides
prominent, ridden over 2f out, not quicken over 1f out, weakened rapidly
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, kept on, not troubled leaders
tracked leader, led after 3f, headed inside final 3f, weakened quickly over 1f out
chased leaders to over 2f out, soon weakened
in touch, ridden 3f out, gradually weakened
prominent on outer, ridden 3f out, no headway and weakened from 2f out
prominent, headway to chase leader over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, soon clear, comfortably
Viva La Flag gets the vote over newcomer Amarna, with Know The Law, Shela House and Moon Valley all likely to make their presence felt. Viva La Flag has run two solid races in defeat at Goodwood so far, finishing fourth to Truly Enchanting on her debut before finding two slightly more experienced rivals too good when stepped up to a mile at the Sussex track next time. John Dunlop's inmates invariably keep improving, and the filly is selected to come good. Godolphin collected last year with Desert Authority, and now unleash Amarna, a full-brother to Librettist no less. Reported to have been working well at home, it would be no surprise were he to be in the shake-up. Know The Law was a bit disappointing when only third at Brighton, as connections expected him to win, and he should figure as well, although a step up to 10-furlongs and a career in handicaps beckons. Shela House caught the eye at Folkestone but may not appreciate the easy going, while Moon Valley will at least benefit from the return to maiden company after humping 10st in a Windsor handicap last time. Without being too confident, Viva La Flag has sound claims and is the pick.
Tavares (IRE) 50-1 (9-9) Started very slowly, held up, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, never on terms, 6th of 12, 5l behind Gleneagles (9-0) at Warwick 7f mdn stk (5) sft in Jun.
Moon Valley 3-1 (10-0) In touch, ridden to chase winner over 2f out, no extra over 1f out, lost 2nd 1f out, one pace, 3rd of 5, 8l behind Sister Maria (9-0) at Windsor 1m 2f fll hcp (5) gs in Jun.
Amarna (USA) Danzig colt, related to several winners from 7f-1m3f including outstanding 7f-1m winners Librettist and Dubai Destination.
Daweyrr (USA) 20-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, mid-division, weakened soon after halfway, 9th of 13, 11l behind Amazing Request (9-3) at Chepstow 7f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Sept.
Hugo Quick 50-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, pushed along in rear, never near leaders, 7th of 11, 5l behind Red Current (8-10) at Lingfield 1m 3yo clm (5) pol.
Know The Law 10-3 (9-3) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 3 1/2l behind Cactus Rose (9-3) at Brighton 1m 3yo mdn (5) gf.
Shela House 12-1 (9-3) In touch, headway 2f out, led over 1f out, headed and one pace of winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 12, 2l behind Flying Goose (9-3) at Folkestone 7f 3yo mdn (5) gf.
Tahdeed 10-3 (9-0) Towards rear, headway over 5f out, ridden over 3f out and weakened, 7th of 12, 23l behind Font (9-12) at Warwick 1m 3f mdn stk (5) gd.
Willow Dancer (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, one pace, 6th of 15, 12l behind Venerable (8-12) at Chepstow 1m 2f mdn stk (5) gf in May.
Woodins Way 8-1 (9-3) In touch, ridden over 2f out, edged left over 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Pagan Belief (9-3) at Salisbury 7f 3yo mdn (4) gf in Jun.
Hannahbecc 8-1 (8-11) Keen, held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 6, 11l behind Iceman George (9-2) at Yarmouth 1m 2f mdn stk (5) sft.
Little Carmela 33-1 (8-11) Behind, ridden halfway, moderate late headway, 8th of 15, 16l behind Pusey Street Lady (8-11) at Windsor 6f mdn aut stk (5) gd in May.
Mini Mosa (8-8) Prominent, kept on one pace, 5th of 12, 7l behind Mayano Sophia (9-0) at Maisons-Laffitte 7f fll stk in Sept.
Viva La Flag (USA) 11-4jt-fav (8-12) Mid-division, headway 3f out, ridden and every chance when edged right just inside final furlong, no extra final 50 yards, 3rd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Royal Secrets (8-12) at Goodwood 1m 3yo mdn (5) gd in Jun.
Kims Rose (IRE) 50-1 (8-8) Pulled hard, tracked leaders, lost place halfway, last of 13, 25l behind Dark Moon (8-6) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-50 (6) pol in Feb.
