prominent, ridden over 2f out, driven and one pace final furlong
headway over 6f, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up behind leaders, ridden 2f out, driven to lead inside final furlong, kept on gamely
mid-division, effort over 2f out, no impression
towards rear, headway over 2f out, one pace final furlong
always rear division
towards rear, headway on outer over 2f out, driven over 1f out, one pace final furlong
mid-division, headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
prominent, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
towards rear, never dangerous
mid-division, pushed along over 4f out, never reached challenging position
close up, ridden over 2f out, ran on to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, rallied close home
mid-division, effort over 2f out, never near to challenge
led, headed over 2f out, soon beaten
Cantarna is selected in preference to Sudden Impulse and Whoopee, while Princess Danah is also respected now that she has started to show enthusiasm for racing. Princess Danah comes here on the back of her best effort to date and, despite still showing signs of greenness when she was second at Folkestone, she will be a big threat to them all if she handles the ground. A higher draw would have been more beneficial for the daughter of Danehill; so a careful eye on the betting is recommended before getting involved with Walter Swinburn's filly. Whoopee is another that has plenty of scope for improvement and, as there is stamina for the trip from her dam's side, this daughter of Mozart should not be underestimated. This is only her second outing in a handicap and, from the foot of the weights, she represents good each way value. Sudden Impulse has been in great heart of late and, having won on similar ground at Leicester eight days ago, she has to be on the shortlist in this company. A 6lb penalty does make life difficult for her though and she needs top register a career best effort today. Therefore, we prefer to take a chance with the well treated Cantarna, who has won off a mark of 73 in the past. Therefore she looks thrown in off just 59 and, with ground conditions to suit, John Mackie's mare is expected to give us a solid run for the money today.
Baboosh (IRE) 6-4fav (10-0) Held up mid-division and keen, headway over 4f out, soon ridden, faded final furlong, 7th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Greenmeadow (9-4) at Folkestone 1m 2f fll hcp (6) gf.
Awaken 11-2 (9-1) Held up, effort over 2f out, no impression, 5th of 7, 4l behind Wing Commander (9-8) at Carlisle 1m 1f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Sudden Impulse 7-2fav (8-8) Broke well, pulled hard, soon steadied to mid-division, headway on inside to lead over 1f out, ridden out, won at Leicester 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) gs beating Montjeu Baby (9-6) by 1 1/2l, 17 ran.
Mtilly 10-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride, held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 5th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Authority (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 2f mdn stk (D3) pol in Dec '04.
Arsad (IRE) 12-1 (8-10) Tracked leader, ridden to challenge over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 7, 6l behind Tayman (9-11) at Folkestone 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
World At My Feet 28-1 (7-13) Mid-division, never dangerous, 17th of 18, 7l behind Danzig River (8-13) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gs.
Crush On You 8-1 (8-4) Slowly into stride, towards rear, headway and brief effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 12, 12l behind William John (8-13) at Carlisle 1m 3yo hcp (6) gd.
Polish Welcome 12-1 (8-6) Chased leader until weakened over 1f out, 5th of 8, 6l behind Friends Hope (9-2) at Brighton 1m 2f fll hcp (5) frm.
Flashing Floozie 12-1 (8-2) In touch, effort over 3f out, kept on final furlong, 3rd of 8, 2 1/2l behind Coalpark (9-0) at Carlisle 1m fll hcp (5) gf.
Shardia (IRE) 25-1 (8-0) Held up, ridden and headway over 4f out, weakened over 2f out, last of 11, well behind Plemont Bay (8-8) at Newmarket 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Forest Lodge (IRE) 14-1 (8-6) Held up towards rear, ridden on outside over 3f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 12, 8l behind Jill Dawson (8-9) at Salisbury 1m 3yo app hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Meadow Soprano (IRE) 10-1 (8-11) Chased leader in 2nd, ridden to challenge early straight, no extra from over 1f out, 10th of 17, 6l behind Cornfield Road (8-11) at Fairyhouse 7f hcp 0-60 frm in Jun.
Got To Be Cash 25-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 8th of 11, 18l behind Gallego (9-8) at Haydock 1m 3f ldy rds hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Whoopee (USA) 8-1 (9-1) Held up towards rear, ridden halfway, no impression, 4th of 6, 6l behind Rancho Cucamonga (9-9) at Hamilton 6f app hcp (6) gf.
Cantarna (IRE) 4-1 (8-12) Held up, ridden, hung right and headway over 1f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 9, 3l behind Surwaki (10-0) at Leicester 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
On Air (USA) 15-2 (9-7) Chased leaders, driven along 2f out, one pace final furlong and lost 3rd near finish, 4th of 10, 2 1/2l behind Air Biscuit (9-7) at Brighton 1m fll hcp (6) gf.
Princess Danah (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Led and set steady pace, edged left over 1f out, soon headed and kept on, 2nd of 11, 3/4l behind Greenmeadow (9-4) at Folkestone 1m 2f fll hcp (6) gf.
