led for 2f, weakened well over 1f out
chased leaders, led 2f out, stayed on well
behind, never on terms
went left start, close up, led over 2f out, soon headed, one pace
mid-division, weakened over 2f out
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
close up, led after 2f, headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong
always behind
chased leaders, weakened over 2f out
close up halfway, one pace
dwelt, soon in touch, no impression final furlong
slowly away, behind, kept on from over 1f out, no impression
FUTURE GEM, Calypso Girl and Pokfulham form a tentative short-list with Alan Dickman's runner getting the nod. In theory, Nimmy's Special has the beating of the selection as she's 6lbs better off for one and a half lengths but Future Gem has been the more consistent of the pair through their careers and is fancied to confirm the form. Pokfulham ran one of his better races last time when staying on over a mile so there's the obvious question about the suitability of this shorter trip but the reapplication of a visor may assist. He is still a maiden after twelve starts though unlike the well handicapped Calypso Girl who has come down a long way in the weights since her juvenile days. A move for Duke Of Urbino would be of obvious interest, Miss Pusey Street has been running well on top of the ground whilst Hettie Hubble has shown consistent form this summer without winning. This could be a tight affair but Future Gem may prevail.
Nchike 14-1 (9-3) Prominent on outer, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 8, 13l behind Uncle Brit (9-2) at Southwell 1m 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) fbs in Jul.
Future Gem 7-2fav (8-12) Held up in mid-division, pushed along and headway 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on well, ridden out, won at Carlisle 6f 3yo hcp 0-55 (6) gs beating Nimmy's Special (8-7) by 1 3/4l, 15 ran.
Pokfulham (IRE) 22-1 (8-9) Towards rear, headway over 2f out, edged right well over 1f out, ridden and kept on final furlong, never troubled leaders, 4th of 11, 6l behind Lakeman (9-4) at Musselburgh 1m hcp 0-70 (5) sft.
Kings Ace (IRE) 12-1 (8-8) Led, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 14, 10l behind Rocket Rob (9-6) at Yarmouth 6f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Jun.
Fifth Amendment 33-1 (8-7) Pressed leader over 1f, soon pushed along, lost place 3f out, soon weakened, last of 6, 11l behind Minturno (9-2) at Ayr 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jul.
Calypso Girl (IRE) 9-1 (7-13) Bumped start, raced on outer, pushed along and headway on wide outside over 2f out, weakened quickly final furlong, 8th of 9, 7l behind Corton Charlemagne (8-6) at Windsor 5f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Fitzolini 20-1 (9-4) Led, headed halfway, soon ridden, weakened well over 1f out, 8th of 10, 15l behind It's A Mans World (8-8) at Carlisle 6f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gd.
Duke of Urbino 25-1 (9-3) Pulled hard, tracked leader, ridden and weakened well over 2f out, 9th of 11, 22l behind Poyle Meg (8-5) at Nottingham 1m 3yo mdn (5) gd.
Miss Pusey Street 3-1fav (8-6) Led, edged right from 2f out, ridden and headed just over 1f out, no extra towards finish, 4th of 9, 1 3/4l behind Equinity (8-3) at Folkestone 6f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Nimmy's Special 66-1 (8-7) Slowly into stride, soon pushed along in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, went 2nd near finish, no chance with winner, 2nd of 15, 1 3/4l behind Future Gem (8-12) at Carlisle 6f 3yo hcp 0-55 (6) gs.
Madame Jourdain (IRE) 80-1 (8-5) Behind most of way, 13th of 15, 18l behind Future Gem (8-12) at Carlisle 6f 3yo hcp 0-55 (6) gs.
Hettie Hubble 5-1 (8-4) In rear, ridden, headway over 2f out, chased winner over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 2nd of 10, 4l behind Mohawk Ridge (9-4) at Hamilton 1m 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) hvy.