YORK 16:20

All 11 ran.

Time: 1m 11.64s Closing Sectional: (3f): 36.15s (99.1%)

Overrounds: Industry SP 118%, Betfair SP 97%

This wasn't as competitive as it threatened to be, some key players not running their race, but it was a dominant display from Mayfair Lady nonetheless, taking plenty of her rivals out of their comfort zone under an aggressive ride.

MAYFAIR LADY was highly tried in the autumn after impressive nursery win over C&D and got back on the up after 8 months off, clearly well suited by this track and producing a striking performance from the front under a very useful 7-lb claimer; made all, travelled strongly, shaken up over 1f out, found extra and went clear for a smack of the whip inside final 1f and kept going well; a straightforward type who seems best on good or firmer ground, she's well worth trying back up in grade, capable of winning a fillies' listed or minor pattern sprint if repeating this.

DAWAA ran creditably dropped back in trip; chased leader, driven 2f out, kept on, no match for winner; her last win came over this trip on soft ground and such a combination may prove absolutely ideal (failed to stay 7f in the mud at Doncaster in April).

MEHRONISSA ran respectably on figures and did well under the circumstances in a way, coming from last in a race where the first 2 always filled those positions, but it was her own doing after missing the break and there was something more laboured/awkward about her performance than usual; dwelt, in rear, headway when hung right over 1f out, ran on and looked to have more to give; a 4-lb rise for Haydock leaves her looking well handicapped still.

RURAL CELEBRATION has run better the last twice, both respectable efforts without looking back to her best; chased leaders, driven over 2f out, kept on.

LADY CLAIR (IRE) wasn't disgraced but needs respite from the handicapper; mid-division, took strong hold, ridden 2f out, one paced; she seems an eager type.

LOVE ISLAND wasn't on a going day; raced off the pace, raced lazily, plugged on, never a threat.

TUMBLEWIND is in better heart than recent form figures suggest, having little go right in the race here; held up, short of room over 2f out, bumped approaching final 1f, not knocked about, never dangerous.

GRAN CANARIA QUEEN who won this race last year, is yet to fire this season, refitted blinkers failing to make a difference; chased leaders, weakened after 2f out; something to prove at present.

GIDDY disappointed given promise of first 2 runs this season, acknowledging that she was out of the weights in a better-quality handicap; prominent, shaken up over 2f out, weakened.

ALQUBBAH (IRE) clearly wasn't 100% on the day, later said to have lost her action; mid-division, labouring halfway, hung left, beaten 1f out, eased off.

QUEEN'S PEARL (IRE) clearly wasn't 100% on the day; held up, went wrong 2f out, pulled up.