chased leaders, ridden 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
led, headed 2f out, kept on, no impression
close up, ridden to lead 2f out, kept on well
mid-division, ridden 2f out headway over 1f out, kept on
in touch, ridden halfway, stayed on final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
behind, ridden halfway, no impression from over 1f out
pushed along to chase leaders, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden halfway, stayed on from over 1f out
behind, ridden halfway, never dangerous
behind, weakened over 1f out
Rann Na Cille is a sporting choice in this three-year-olds contest; Comptonspirit and By The Edge are others to bear in mind, while Midnight Blue was an eye-catching winner last time out but looks vulnerable under a penalty in this stiffer company. By The Edge is consistent and has thrived on her racing this season. However, she is finding it hard to get her head in front and stay there, so is not one to rely upon too heavily in a finish. Comptonspirit is another that fits that profile and needs everything to go her way. This stiff course may help and she could provide the selection with a few problems along the way. However, Rann Na Cille has been knocking on the door of late and, as she will be ideally served by dropping back to the minimum trip, this looks a fair opening for the daughter of Agnes World to get another win under her belt.
Rann Na Cille (IRE) 8-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 10, 10l behind Distant Sun (9-7) at Hamilton 6f 3yo hcp (6) gs.
Princess Ellis 6-1 (8-5) Prominent, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 3l behind Rothesay Dancer (8-3) at Hamilton 5f fll hcp (4) gf.
Comptonspirit 8-1 (9-2) Led, ridden 2f out, headed towards finish, 2nd of 12, nk behind Back In The Red (9-2) at Leicester 5f 3yo hcp (6) gs.
Jojesse 7-1 (9-3) Behind, no impression when stumbled well over 1f out, never dangerous, 12th of 15, 6l behind Raccoon (9-4) at Catterick 5f clm (6) gd.
By The Edge (IRE) 4-1 (8-8) Tracked leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on, 3rd of 12, 2l behind Back In The Red (9-2) at Leicester 5f 3yo hcp (6) gs.
Midnight Sky 11-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, led well over 1f out, soon ridden, kept on well, won at Beverley 5f mdn stk (5) gf beating Alto Vertigo (9-5) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.
Warm Tribute (USA) 20-1 (8-7) In touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 9, 7l behind Nomoreblondes (9-8) at Musselburgh 5f 3yo app hcp (6) gd in Jul.
Dotty's Daughter 17-2 (8-8) Tracked leaders, lost place 2f out, ridden and weakened final furlong, 7th of 8, 17l behind Northern Dare (9-9) at Ayr 5f 3yo hcp (6) gs in Jul.
Beechside (IRE) 9-1 (8-4) Behind until driven, kept on final furlong, never troubled leaders, 4th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Howards Tipple (9-5) at Ayr 5f 3yo hcp (6) gd.
Kilvickeon (IRE) 13-2 (7-13) Slowly into stride, behind, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, never troubled leaders, 3rd of 10, 2l behind Stir Crazy (8-11) at Folkestone 5f 3yo hcp (6) gs.
Whats Your Game (IRE) 20-1 (8-1) Soon behind, never dangerous, 8th of 9, 8l behind Howards Tipple (9-5) at Ayr 5f 3yo hcp (6) gd.
