held up in rear, chased leaders 2f out, went 2nd when switched right inside final furlong, ridden and stayed on to press winner final 50 yards, always just held
led early, tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace in 3rd inside final furlong, no impression with front pair
tracked leaders, effort 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on to dispute 3rd inside final furlong, no impression with front pair
soon led, made rest, ridden over 1f out, stayed on well when pressed final 50 yards
keen early, soon tracked winner, ridden and effort over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
Nonrunner
One Big Surprise has to give the weight away to younger rivals and is hard to get an accurate handle on as she's been campaigned over different trips on the last three starts. The Stalking Moon is an interesting northern raider whose consistency should see her on the premises whilst Circulate has been running well enough on the all-weather to be of interest on this first venture onto grass. Chica De La Noche continues to suggest that she's better than her form figures suggest and is not ruled out and Andalusite hasn't been running too badly, albeit over a variety of distances, The choice is CHARACTERIZED as she has plenty of scope for progression after just three starts, handles quick ground and has a style of running indicating the drop to 7f will suit.
One Big Surprise 4-1 (9-11) In rear, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 5th of 7, 2l behind Swendab (9-2) at Lingfield 5f hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Chica De La Noche 11-1 (9-2) Took keen hold, every chance 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 14, 6 1/2l behind Pursuing Steed (9-0) at Newbury 7f hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Sparkle 8-1 (9-5) Slowly away, behind, pushed along over 2f out, never dangerous, 13th of 14, 9l behind Robbie Roo Roo (9-2) at Kempton 7f hcp fll (5) pol in Jun.
Andalusite 11-2cfav (9-7) With leader, led over 5f out and set strong pace, ridden inside final 2f, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened entering final furlong, 7th of 11, 9 3/4l behind Live Dangerously (9-0) at Brighton 7f hcp (6) gs in Jun.
Robin's Purse 9-1 (9-3) Tracked leader, effort over 2f out, soon lost place, 9th of 11, 17 1/4l behind Magic Moments (9-11) at Yarmouth 7f hcp (6) gd in May.
Characterized 4-1 (9-0) Led, joined 3f out, headed 2f out, chased winner, ridden and readily held final furlong, lost 2nd close home, 3rd of 4, 2 3/4l behind Carol (9-0) at Chepstow 1m mdn fll stks (5) gf in Jun.
The Stalking Moon (IRE) 5-2fav (8-8) Held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 3 1/4l behind Whatsthemessage (8-8) at Carlisle 7f hcp fll (4) gs in Jun.
Circulate 7-4fav (8-13) Led early, chased leader until 3f out, switched left over 1f out, hard ridden and stayed on same pace, 3rd of 5, 3 1/2l behind Bastia (8-13) at Chelmsford City 6f mdn fll stks (5) pol in Feb.
