started slowly and towards rear, pushed along halfway, never near to challenge
held up, headway 3f out, ridden to go 2nd over 1f out, chased winner final furlong
mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f, stayed on same pace
led, headed over 3f out, soon behind, swerved left over 1f out, unseated rider
in touch, pushed along over 2f out, one pace final furlong
took keen hold mid-division, effort over 2f out, no impression
tracked leader, led over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on strongly final furlong
The Tim Easterby-trained Colonial Girl has an obvious chance on what she has shown so far and gets the nod over Ronnies Lad and Faithisflying. The last named looks the pick of David Chapman's runners and shapes as if he can pick a at least a race of this nature somewhere along the line. However, he does need to better the form of his latest start and others may have his measure near the finish. Ronnies Lad drops to what is arguably his best trip and he has to come into the reckoning on the pick of his efforts. Franny Norton has ridden him before and the partnership should not be underestimated in this company. However, the vote goes to Colonial Girl, who stands out on the official BHB figures for the race. The ease in grade will help her here and, with the best of the draw very much on her side, Colonial Girl is expected to be hard to beat here.
Ghaill Force 12-1 (9-3) Started slowly, towards rear, under pressure 3f out, never dangerous, 12th of 17, 19l behind Silver Visage (9-0) at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp (6) pol.
Mill By The Stream 25-1 (8-13) Tracked leader, every chance 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 13, 11l behind Fasylitator (8-8) at W'hampton 1m 3yo clm (5) pol.
Ronnies Lad 5-1 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, never able to challenge, 7th of 12, 7l behind Eminence Gift (8-7) at Ripon 1m 2f 3yo sll (6) gd.
Boschette 40-1 (8-11) Chased leaders 2f out, last of 5, 9l behind First Rhapsody (8-8) at Newcastle 6f 3yo mdn fll (5) gd in Jun.
Colonial Girl (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) Mid-division, ridden to chase leaders 2f out, never able to challenge, 6th of 11, 10l behind Victoria Peek (8-1) at Catterick 6f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Faithisflying 33-1 (8-7) Chased leader stands side, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 14th of 16, 10l behind Victoria Peek (9-3) at Hamilton 6f app hcp (6) gf.
Cadogen Square 9-2fav (8-5) Led, ridden over 3f out, headed over 2f out and soon weakened, 8th of 14, 4l behind Fantasy Defender (9-3) at Musselburgh 7f 3yo hcp (6) gf in Jun.