led, pushed along and headed over 1f out, ridden and onepaced final furlong
prominent, pushed along over 3f out, led over 1f, ridden and kept on final furlong, headed post
mid division, effort over 2f out, one paced final furlong
prominent, driven along over 3f out, not much room and switched left over 1f out, ridden and ran on final furlong to lead post
towards rear, never dangerous
dwelt, never better than mid division
in touch, ridden to lead briefly over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
prominent, effort over 2f out, soon weakened
mid division, chased along over 2f out, soon beaten
towards rear, made some late headway but never near to challenge
took keen hold in touch, pushed along over 3f out, outpaced final 2 furlongs
mid division, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and stayed on final furlong
towards rear, headway on inner over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
never better than mid division
It was a soft race that Havantadoubt won at Goodwood last time so the vote goes to Beauchamp Ribbon, who gets the verdict over Kristal Dancer. The last mentioned ran well over this trip at Sandown last time and has to be respected on that evidence but John Dunlop's stable continues to struggle to find winners so Beauchamp Ribbon looks a safer option. Gerard Butler's filly has gone up a further 2lbs for her latest second over a mile at Chepstow but should be better served by the extra two furlongs today and looks worth a bet. Havantadoubt has more to do under a 7lb penalty for being able to dominate in a small field at Good wood last time and there are others that appeal more. Pekan Lady and Ellovamul come from stable sin good form at present and cannot be discounted, while the booking of Jamie Spencer for Rich Dancer takes the eye but we are happy to side with Beauchamp Ribbon, who has solid claims.