slowly into stride, in rear, hung right on bend over 4f out, ridden and drifted right well over 1f out, never dangerous
in touch, outpaced 3f out, ridden over 1f out, no impression
made all, ran on well
steadied start, held up, pushed wide bend over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, no headway
in touch, ridden over 2f out, no impression
chased leading pair, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace
chased winner, ridden over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong
pulled hard, towards rear, hampered just over 3f out, behind after
chased leaders, raced keenly, ridden 3f out, soon weakened, eased final furlong
Nonrunner
TIKKA MASALA is on the up and gets the nod ahead of Sapphire Rose and Oriental Girl. The last named is a course and distance winner that should be capable of a bold show. However, she also lacks consistency, so cannot be relied upon to produce earnest endeavour when under pressure. Neither in truth can Sapphire Rose; even though she got the better of Jewelled Reef last time out. Her previous form was nothing special and it would be risky to just assume she has the necessary fire to hold off the selection - especially as Tikka Masala seems to have really got the hang of things these days. Tom Dascombe's filly is unexposed at the trip but has already shaped as if a mile will not be an issue for her. The daughter of One Cool Cat may have an ungainly head carriage but, as evidenced by her gutsy win at Leicester 12 days ago, she does have a willing attitude and she can be fancied to follow up in this modest company
Binfield (IRE) 33-1 (8-13) In touch, ridden and effort over 2f out, not quicken, kept on one pace from over 1f out, 4th of 9, 10l behind Leocorno (8-12) at Sandown 1m 1f flls hcp 0-80 (4) gd in May.
Oriental Girl 11-1 (8-13) In touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 15, 2 1/2l behind Prince Rossi (8-6) at Chepstow 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gf in May.
Very Well Red 16-1 (8-9) Led, headed 3f out, soon beaten, 11th of 14, 9l behind Salerosa (8-8) at Beverley 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gd in May.
Tikka Masala (IRE) 15-2 (9-3) Went left start, keen in touch, ridden over 2f out, hung right over 1f out, ran on to lead post, won at Leicester 7f (5) gf beating Perfect Friend (9-4) by nk, 10 ran.
Jewelled Reef (IRE) 10-1 (9-3) In touch, hard driven and headway on outside 2f out, stayed on to take 2nd well inside final furlong, not reached winner, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind Sapphire Rose (9-2) at Bath 1m 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) fm in May.
Sapphire Rose 11-1 (9-2) Soon in touch, ridden and headway on outside to track leader 2f out, led over 1f out, kept on well final furlong, won at Bath 1m 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) fm in May beating Jewelled Reef (9-3) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
You've Been Mowed 13-2 (8-7) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, led just inside final furlong, ran on, won at Southwell 7f hcp (0-55) (6) fbs beating Top Flight Splash (8-12) by 2 3/4l, 13 ran.
Superstitious Me (IRE) 12-1 (8-5) Led, ridden 2f out, headed entering final furlong, no extra towards finish, 4th of 10, 1 1/2l behind Tikka Masala (9-3) at Leicester 7f (5) gf.
Fly Butterfly 33-1 (8-2) Went left start, speed for 1f, soon behind, 8th of 9, 16l behind Baby Queen (8-11) at Bath 5f fll hcp (5) fm.
Penzena 14-1 (9-0) In touch on outside, slightly hampered 3f out, soon driven along and weakened 2f out, 9th of 15, 11l behind Louise Bonne (9-0) at Goodwood 1m Maiden Fillies Stakes (3yo) (5) gd in May.
