made all, shaken up 2f out, ridden and kept on final furlong
mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, ridden 2f out, stayed on final furlong, never near to challenge
prominent, effort over 2f out, soon behind
towards rear, headway on inner over 2f out, one pace final furlong
always towards rear
in touch, reminders 3f out, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
towards rear, never a factor
took keen hold behind leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
dwelt, towards rear, never a factor
prominent, driven along when outpaced 2f out, ran on final furlong
Kelly Nicole has shown improved form since having blinkers applied and is taken to confirm recent form with Strathtay, with Khe Sanh rated the best of the remainder. Strathtay is set to go up 3lbs in future handicaps following his latest effort behind the selection but a 6lb pull should not be enough to see Alan Berry's filly reverse the form with the front-running Kelly Nicole. Master Joseph has claims on the form shown when successful at Newcastle two starts ago but disappointed at Ayr last time and may be best watched today, while Bachelor Affair faces no easy task first time in a handicap. McEldowney has slipped to a fair mark and is another to consider although a bigger threat may come from Khe Sanh, who is entitled to come on for his first outing on turf at Windsor recently. The vote though goes to the in-form Kelly Nicole, who is taken to complete a hat-trick.
Kelly Nicole (IRE) 4-1 (9-1) Made all, ridden 2f out, drew clear approaching final furlong, comfortably, won at Carlisle 1m 1f 3yo fll hcp (5) sft in May beating Strathtay (8-2) by 5l, 10 ran.
McEldowney 9-1 (8-12) Always towards rear, 9th of 13, 7l behind Tsaroxy (9-2) at Thirsk 1m 3yo hcp (4) gf in May.
Khe Sanh 5-1 (9-1) Chased leaders until 3f out, 12th of 17, 13l behind Banknote (9-4) at Windsor 1m 3yo hcp (5) gd in Apr.
Miss Rosie 50-1 (8-9) Never better than mid-division, 11th of 15, 10l behind Brace of Doves (8-4) at Thirsk 1m 3yo hcp (5) sft in Apr.
Master Joseph 6-1 (9-3) In touch, ridden over 3f out, headway over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 7th of 18, 9l behind Queen's Echo (9-7) at Ayr 1m hcp (6) sft in May.
Starcross Maid 33-1 (8-4) Towards rear stands' side, never dangerous, 6th of 13, 16l behind Tom Forest (8-12) at Newcastle 7f 3yo hcp (5) gd in May.
Burnley Al (IRE) 10-1 (8-5) Mid-division, outpaced 2f out, soon beaten, 9th of 15, 14l behind Drum Dance (8-12) at Thirsk 6f mdn aut stk (5) sft in Apr.
Bachelor Affair 6-1 (9-0) Prominent, ridden 2f out, chased winner final furlong, 2nd of 8, 6l behind Curtain Bluff (9-0) at Beverley 7f 3yo mdn (5) gf in May.
King Zafeen (IRE) 25-1 (8-8) Hampered at start and never a factor, 15th of 18, 14l behind Carpet Ride (8-13) at Beverley 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gf in May.
Strathtay 9-1 (8-2) Towards rear, headway 3f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on under pressure to go 2nd final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 10, 5l behind Kelly Nicole (9-1) at Carlisle 1m 1f 3yo fll hcp (5) sft in May.
Wolds Dancer 66-1 (8-6) Always towards rear, last of 12, 16l behind Wayward Shot (8-4) at Beverley 1m 3yo hcp (5) gd in May.
