tracked leader, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed well inside final furlong, one pace
keen in mid-division, weakened over 2f out and eased
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up and keen, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on well to lead line
led, headed over 2f out, kept on one pace
steadied start, held up mid-division, ridden over 1f out, kept on, never dangerous
in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up, ridden 3f out, no impression
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on to lead well inside final furlong, headed line
in touch, weakened over 2f out
in touch, ridden 3f out, kept on
Nonrunner
RESCUE ME has the worst of the draw but she won with enough authority at Windsor to think that she can overcome that and a 6lb rise in the weights. Ghost Dancer is one of her more interesting opponents whilst Rydal is one of several who could also pose a threat. The selection is due to be one of only two rides on the night for Ryan Moore and he can cover his travelling expenses by partnering her to victory. The form of her Sandown third worked out well but she was given too much to do on her penultimate start by Ryan Moore before Richard Hughes made no mistake last time. She won very easily there and can do so again here as long as the ground stays on the fast side of good. It looks significant that Ghost Dancer has been kept in training and the Italian maestro produced another inmate to win on the back of a similar absence earlier in the week. The market spoke loudly that day and confidence behind Ghost Dancer's chances should be noted. The likes of Bold Cross and Ogre are respected but Rydal is worthy of consideration following a promising return to action. It's been a long time since he's won a race but he's weighted accordingly and that reappearance was his first run for a new yard. There's a chance that they've been able to rekindle his enthusiasm and he could emerge as a player. There are a few ifs and buts involved though so we'll side with the progressive Rescue Me.
Cape Velvet (IRE) 28-1 (9-0) Soon led, ridden over 2f out, headed and weakened, 7th of 10, 13l behind Lady Deauville (8-13) at Bath 1m lst fll stk (1) gs.
Ghost Dancer 7-1 (9-3) Held up, headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out, soon hung left, stayed on same pace, 3rd of 9, 2l behind Slate (9-9) at Warwick 7f 3yo hcp (5) gs in May '07.
Eastern Emperor 16-1 (9-4) Held up, hung left and not clear run from 2f out, 11th of 16, 4 1/2l behind Choreography (9-6) at Brighton 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Sotik Star (IRE) 7-2 (9-12) Raced keenly, held up, came stand side straight and headway 2f out, not troubled leaders over 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 5th of 10, 8l behind Isphahan (9-10) at Sandown 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Very Well Red 16-1 (9-8) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, faded inside, 3rd of 15, 3 1/2l behind Liberally (9-8) at Bath 1m fll hcp (5) gs.
Bold Cross (IRE) 14-1 (8-13) Held up towards rear, headway on outside over 2f out, hung left over 1f out, ran on to lead post, won at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-80 (4) pol beating Prince Noel (8-12) by a hd, 12 ran.
Rescue Me 3-1fav (9-1) Held up behind, ridden and headway 2f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, quickened and asserted final 50 yards, comfortably, won at Windsor 1m fll hcp (5) gf beating Angels Quest (8-4) by 2l, 12 ran.
Merrymadcap (IRE) 3-1fav (11-7) In touch, ridden over 2f out, no progress over 1f out, 5th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Master Mahogany (11-2) at Goodwood 1m 1f amt hcp (5) sft.
Rydal (USA) 16-1 (9-12) Held up towards rear, shaken up over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 5th of 14, 7l behind Dawson Creek (9-3) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Magroom 15-2 (9-12) Held up in rear, headway on outside over 2f out, ridden and no impression on leaders when hung left over 1f out, 4th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Shamrock Lady (9-7) at Brighton 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Palmetto Point 13-2 (9-6) Led, stayed alone far side, headed well over 2f out, drifted left over 1f out, no chance with winner, lost 2nd final furlong, kept on one pace, 3rd of 10, 4l behind Isphahan (9-10) at Sandown 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Bere Davis (FR) 13-2 (8-13) Prominent on outside, driven over 2f out, went 2nd final 100 yards, no chance with winner, 2nd of 8, 3l behind Portodora (9-5) at Folkestone 7f 3yo hcp (4) gs.
Pugilist 20-1 (9-11) In touch, switched left after 2f, ridden 2f out, soon one pace, 5th of 12, 3l behind Last Sovereign (9-11) at Newmarket 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gs.
Ogre (USA) 3-1jt-fav (9-5) Held up and keen, headway 2f out, led 1f out, ridden out, won at Brighton 1m 3yo hcp (5) gf beating This Ones For Eddy (8-13) by 2l, 7 ran.
Ours (IRE) 6-1 (9-4) Slowly into stride, held up mid-division, headway on inside over 2f out, edged left and kept on final furlong, 5th of 11, 5l behind Russian Epic (9-13) at Leicester 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Hits Only Cash 14-1 (9-8) Soon pushed along in rear, driven halfway, plenty to do when switched left over 1f out, stayed on to chase winner final furlong, not quite get up, 2nd of 12, nk behind Stand In Flames (10-2) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gs.
