led 1f, tracked leader, every chance 2f out, ridden and one pace inside final furlong, lost 3rd close home
steadied start, held up last, ridden and no response 2f out, never a factor
tracked leaders on outside, headway over 1f out, ridden and went 2nd inside final furlong, kept on same pace
held up in 5th, pushed long and headway on inside over 2f out, led over 1f out, edged left under pressure inside final furlong, kept on strongly
led after 1f, quickened 3f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
tracked leaders on inside, pushed along over 2f out, plugged on inside final furlong, went 3rd close home
Withdrawn
This rates a cracking contest in which BELLA VITA is taken to make it four on the bounce. The Aussie Rules filly has handled all ground types effectively and is expected to take this step-up in distance in her stride after staying on well last time to score over 1m2f on soft. Hameem found Listed company too strong at Pontefract but was progressive until then and should prove competitive returned to handicap company despite her considerable burden of 10-0. Cape Islay was back to form the last day and could provide most danger off a feasible mark, whilst Sneaky Peek, Birch Grove and Dono di Dio are all consistent sorts who cannot be discounted.
Hameem 7-1 (9-0) Mid-division on outside, beaten well over 2f out, last of 8, 11 1/4l behind Bayshore Freeway (9-0) at Pontefract 1m 4f lst fll stks (1) gd in Jun.
White Chocolate (IRE) 10-1 (8-5) Prominent early, held up, pushed along over 3f out, effort 2f out, never able to get on terms, 4th of 6, 1l behind Bayshore Freeway (9-4) at Chelmsford City 1m 6f hcp fll (2) pol in Jun.
Birch Grove (IRE) 28-1 (8-9) Close up in 4th, ridden over 2f out, no impression, last of 4, 7 1/2l behind Wells Farhh Go (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 4f lst stks (1) gf in Jun.
Bella Vita 7-4fav (9-1) Tracked leaders, went 2nd over 4f out, led over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, kept on well, won at Salisbury 1m 2f hcp fll (3) sft in Jun beating Mystic Meg (9-12) by 1 1/4l, 7 ran.
Cape Islay (FR) 6-1 (9-4) With leader, slight lead well over 1f out, soon ridden, edged left inside final furlong, stayed on, won at Chester 1m 4f hcp (4) gf in Jun beating Overhaugh Street (8-13) by 1/2l, 7 ran.
Sneaky Peek 4-1 (8-11) Led briefly, tracked leader, challenged 3f out, led 2f out, ridden inside final furlong, headed towards finish, 2nd of 3, nk behind Wannie Mae (8-0) at Goodwood 1m 4f hcp fll (4) gd in Jun.
Dono Di Dio 4-1 (9-3) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on to take 2nd place towards finish, 2nd of 9, 1 3/4l behind Master Grey (8-4) at Salisbury 1m 6f hcp (4) gf in Jun.
