mid-division, not clear run over 2f out, not much room until squeezed through over 1f out, went 3rd just inside final furlong, no chance with leading pair
slowly away, always rear division, ridden and struggling straight
raced wide in mid-division, ridden and weakened over 2f out
held up in rear, switched left inside final 2f, stayed on inside final furlong, not pace to get to leaders
held up in mid-division, headway 2f out, went 2nd over 1f out, stayed on and closed towards finish, always held
in touch, ridden and headway to lead 2f out, edged right over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, readily held runner up near finish
rear division, ridden and struggling early straight
raced keenly on outer in mid-division, driven and effort on outside over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
soon pressing leader, led over 2f out, headed 2f out, lost 2nd over 1f out, weakened final furlong
led, ridden 3f out, headed over 2f out, soon weakened
took keen hold tracking leaders, pushed along 3f out, weakened over 1f out, beaten when not much room inside final furlong
ran in snatches in rear, struggling early straight
held up towards rear, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
The figures leave ISLAND VISTA with plenty to do here but we're going to take a chance with her in preference to Crystal Cappella and Ronaldsay. The selection has clearly had her problems but she also has plenty of ability and connections will be keen to get some Black Type next to her name. She produced a sustained run to land her maiden over ten furlongs at Windsor at the beginning of August and can only have come on for that outing. The step up to twelve furlongs should also bring about further improvement and she has the class to make her mark at this level. One with proven form at this level is Ronaldsay and the fitting of a visor may help focus her mind on the job in hand. She's a tough and consistent performer who seems sure to give her all once again. Hobby, Sell Out and Elmaleeha are all of some interest but of more appeal is Crystal Capella despite concerns regarding her stamina. Sir Michael Stoute's filly has been brought along steadily since finishing second to the useful Scuffle in May in a maiden which featured some fair sorts. The concern is that she is from a family of milers but the way that she ground down the opposition over ten furlongs at Goodwood last time suggests that this trip will be within her compass and the decision of her connections to come here must be respected. That said, the selection is bred to be a stronger stayer and is also likely to be available at longer odds so there could be more value to be had in siding with Island Vista.
Ronaldsay 12-1 (9-2) Steadied start, ridden along over 3f out, headway 2f out, ridden to challenge over 1f out, every chance final furlong, no extra close home, 2nd of 8, nk behind Spanish Moon (9-7) at Windsor 1m 4f lst stk (1) gf in Aug.
Ragdollianna 5-1 (9-11) Held up in touch, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, stayed on well, won at Warwick 1m 5f hcp 0-75 (5) sft in Aug beating Moonshine Creek (8-9) by 3 1/2l, 8 ran.
Silver Mitzva (IRE) (9-4) Held up, never a threat, 7th of 10, 7l behind Ashantee (8-7) at Bremen 1m 3f Grp 3 (1) sft in Aug.
Susie May 14-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, held up well in rear, effort on wide outside 3f out, soon one pace and struggling, 6th of 8, 7l behind Tungsten Strike (9-7) at Goodwood 1m 6f lst stk (1) gs in Aug.
Under The Rainbow 14-1 (9-4) Held up in rear, weakened over 3f out, eased over 1f out, 6th of 8, well behind Allegretto (9-4) at Doncaster 1m 7f fll stk Grp 2 (1) sft.
Crystal Capella 2-1fav (8-10) Mid-division, headway to chase leaders from 2f out, stayed on under pressure to lead well inside final furlong, all out, held on, won at Goodwood 1m 2f lst hcp (1) sft in Aug beating Casilda (8-3) by a shd, 10 ran.
Amicable Terms 11-1 (8-11) Held up, ridden entering straight, no impression, 6th of 8, 7l behind Moon Sister (9-0) at Folkestone 1m 2f fll hcp (3) gf in Aug.
Classic Legend 16-1 (8-9) In touch, ridden over 3f out, soon chasing clear pair, no impression, 3rd of 15, 11l behind Cape Amber (8-9) at Yarmouth 1m 2f lst fll stk (1) gd.
Elmaleeha 9-2 (8-5) Led until headed over 2f out, kept on until weakened final furlong, 6th of 10, 6l behind Suzi's Decision (8-5) at Newbury 1m 4f lst fll stk (1) gd in Aug.
Hobby (8-7) Front rank, stayed on, 4th of 10, 2 1/2l behind Ashantee (8-7) at Bremen 1m 3f Grp 3 (1) sft in Aug.
Island Vista 9-2 (8-12) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on well inside final furlong to lead close home, won at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gs in Aug beating Duncan (9-3) by 1/2l, 16 ran.
Time Control 2-9fav (8-12) Always prominent, narrow lead 2f out, soon headed, carried right from over 1f out, just beaten, promoted to first, 2nd of 6, shd behind Hamalka (8-12) at Chester 1m 2f mdn fll (5) gf in Aug. Later awarded race.
Wood Chorus 25-1 (8-5) Led for 2f, chased leader to 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Lady Deauville (8-5) at Salisbury 1m 2f lst fll stk (1) gs in Aug.
Sell Out (9-2) Tracked leader, led 2f out, stayed on well, won at Chantilly 1m 4f sft beating Alix Road (9-2) by 1/2l, 6 ran.
Silk Affair (IRE) 100-1 (9-0) Always behind, last of 14, 24l behind Moonstone (9-0) at Curragh 1m 4f fll stks Grp 1 gs in Jul.
