Riverscape in touch, headway to chase leader 8f out, upsides 2f out, ridden to lead well inside final furlong, pushed out close home
Valferno chased leaders, ridden and unable to quicken 2f out, ran on strongly last 100yds, went 2nd near finish
Pharaohs Queen led at steady gallop, ridden 2f out, soon joined, edged left under pressure from over 1f out, hedaed and no extra last 100yds
Barring Decree in touch in midfield, ridden 3f out, outpaced by leading trio from well over 1f out
L´Orage held up in last pair, ridden and effort 2f out, soon outpaced
The Hoofer held up in last pair, ridden and effort on outer 2f out, soon no impression
Dancing Ellie took keen hold, in touch ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out
Analyis of the race
An ordinary maiden, confined to fillies. They went steadily, and the time was slow.
RIVERSCAPE, a half-sister to the able but frustrating Bandama, was always up there and, turned for home, poised to challenge her market rival Pharaohs Queen. She initially looked as if she might struggle to get past, but she was just pushed out in the end, although a late burst from Valferno would have given her something to think about in another stride or two.
Mark Perrett said afterwards that he felt the winner would be suited by stepping up in distance.
Valferno was a springer in the market on her racecourse debut and showed plenty of promise, making up a good three lengths when she finally got the message in the final furlong, and flying at the finish. Pam Sly said afterwards that Valferno had given her a fraught time since arriving from Ireland, but pointed out that she has a nice pedigree on the dam’s side. She should improve with this experience under her belt.
The first three were well clear of Barring Decree, who had shown promise on her Polytrack debut at Lingfield, and L’Orage, who gave trouble at the start and raced in last most of the way.
Tote
Tote Win: 2.4
Tote place (1): 1.6
Exacta: 12.7
Total SP: 110
Further Information
Racing results courtesy of racing post. Please note that ever effort is made to ensure results are correct but I accept no liability for mistakes. The data is provided as a free service.
Please visit my Blog or sign up to my racing forum for the latest news and views.