held up, promising headway 3f out, soon ridden, found nil and weakened over 2f out
led to 6f out, chased leader until weakened over 2f out
prominent, ridden over 2f out, rallied inside final furlong
tracked leader, led 6f out, kept narrow advantage when carried left and leant on throughout final furlong, held on gamely
chased leaders, pushed along 4f out, soon struggling
took keen hold, tracked leader, challenged on stand rail from 3f out, challenging to lead when hung left and leant on winner throughout final furlong, refused to go past
held up, ridden and struggling over 3f out
held up, headway over 2f out, soon chasing leading pair, one paced and hung left final furlong
unseated rider and loose to post, slow into stride, soon in touch, ridden 4f out, struggling final 3f
THREESTONEBURN is narrowly preferred to the likes of Personify and Ryan's Future. The selection was only beaten by the fast-finishing Sparkling Montjeu here last time and with this drop in trip in her favour she can gain her compensation. Personify could be the main danger as he won at Great Leighs last time when beating Classic Blue, form which has since been franked. If the cheek-pieces work the oracle again then he could go close. Ryan's Future does not lack for ability but he has been in the grip of the handicapper for a while now and he has only managed one win since 2006. Siena Star shaped with a bit more encouragement last time and Stef Liddiard's 10-year-old could go well at a price. However, Threestoneburn has got proven course form and she is the pick.
Ryan's Future (IRE) 12-1 (9-6) Slowly into stride, keen, never a danger, 6th of 10, 19l behind Summer Lodge (8-13) at W'hampton 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Daring Racer (GER) 14-1 (9-8) Held up 4th, led over 7f out to over 2f out, weakened quickly, 11th of 12, 27l behind Coda Agency (9-8) at Lingfield 2m hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Josephine Malines 8-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, effort and short of room over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 2 1/2l behind Rossini's Dancer (8-5) at Beverley 1m app 0-55 (6) sft in Sept.
Siena Star (IRE) 18-1 (8-9) Towards rear, ridden 5f out, stayed on one pace final furlong, 5th of 9, 5l behind Western Roots (8-1) at Salisbury 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun.
Fairly Honest 10-1 (10-0) Tracked leader, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 12, 11l behind Stravita (9-9) at Leicester 1m 4f ldy clm stk (6) gd.
Personify 8-1 (8-11) Patiently ridden towards rear, good headway on outside from over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, won at Great Leighs 1m 2f hcp 0-50 (6) pol in Sept beating Classic Blue (9-1) by 3/4l, 16 ran.
Black Falcon (IRE) 7-2 (10-0) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon behind, 9th of 14, 14l behind Bollin Freddie (9-12) at Beverley 1m 2f ldy rds hcp (6) hvy in Sept.
Tank Commander 12-1 (8-10) Held up in last place, rapid headway on outer, chased leader over 4f out until over 3f out, weakened 2f out, 9th of 10, 18l behind Sabre Light (8-9) at Great Leighs 1m 2f 3yo clm (6) pol.
Threestoneburn (USA) 7-1 (8-0) Held up, headway on inside 3f out, led inside final 2f, ridden and headed well inside final furlong, 2nd of 11, 1l behind Sparkling Montjeu (8-7) at Brighton 1m 4f 3yo sll (6) gd.
Balais Folly (FR) 12-1 (8-7) Close up, driven to chase leaders over 2f out, soon ridden and weakened, 5th of 11, 9l behind Sparkling Montjeu (8-7) at Brighton 1m 4f 3yo sll (6) gd.
