taken to post early, raced wide in touch, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, kept on to go 2nd towards finish
dwelt in rear, never near leaders
in rear, ridden 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, nearest finish
led 1f, tracked leader, led again over 2f out, ridden and headed entering final furlong, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
in touch, ridden 2f out, not trouble leaders
dwelt towards rear, headway over 2f out, ridden to lead entering final furlong, ran on
dwelt keen led after 1f, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong
close up, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on one pace
in touch, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
NonRunner
Jessie Allan has won twice over 6f here this year and has gone close over today’s trip before. She can confirm latest running with Naples Bay while Robben Rainbow has been raised only 2lb for a narrow-margin success at Catterick and was placed here earlier. Be Bold won at Thirsk back in April and Ventura Royal could figure back over 7f but ROYAL DUCHESS gets another chance carrying top weight after finishing second in a more competitive race over track and trip on her latest start.
Royal Duchess 16-1 (9-7) Held up in touch, outpaced over 1f out, ran on strongly inside final furlong, nearest at finish, 2nd of 11, 1l behind Mischief Managed (9-3) at Ayr 7f hcp (6) gf in May.
Jessie Allan (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) Held up, not clear run switched right and good headway near side of group over 1f out, strong run inside final furlong, led final 100 yards, won at Ayr 6f hcp (5) gd in Jul beating Revenge (9-1) by 3/4l, 9 ran.
Robben Rainbow 8-1 (9-8) Behind, headway over 1f out, soon chasing leaders, ran on to lead post, won at Catterick 7f hcp (6) gf in Jul beating Rebel State (9-12) by hd, 13 ran.
Be Bold 4-1jfav (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden to challenge over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 5th of 11, 2 1/4l behind False Id (8-12) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (6) pol in Jul.
Ventura Royal (IRE) 7-1 (8-13) Led, hard pressed 2f out, soon ridden, headed 1f out, no chance with winner inside final furlong, lost 2nd near finish, 3rd of 6, 3 3/4l behind Morticia (9-5) at Hamilton 1m hcp fll (5) gf in Jul.
Jack Blane 8-1 (9-1) Outpaced towards rear, headway on inside over 1f out, chased leaders inside final furlong, never a threat, 3rd of 11, 2l behind False Id (8-12) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (6) pol in Jul.
Mecca's Spirit (IRE) 5-1 (9-2) Chased clear leaders, ridden and closed 2f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 9, 5l behind Travel Lightly (8-6) at Ayr 7f hcp (6) gf in Jul.
Iconic Figure (IRE) 50-1 (10-0) Led until over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 15, 4 1/4l behind Gaelic Wizard (10-0) at Hamilton 6f hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Let Right Be Done 18-1 (8-12) Held up, always towards rear, outpaced over 1f out, 10th of 11, 8 1/4l behind Plansina (9-3) at Hamilton 1m hcp (6) gf in Jul.
Irvine Lady (IRE) 18-1 (9-1) 5th of 8, 4 1/4l behind Stardrifter (9-1) at Ayr 7f hcp (6) gf in Jul.
Naples Bay 5-2jfav (9-5) Held up, headway between horses and hung left over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not pace to threaten, 3rd of 9, 3 1/2l behind Jessie Allan (9-3) at Ayr 6f hcp (5) gd in Jul.