towards rear, outpaced over 3f out, ridden and stayed on from over 1f out, took 2nd towards finish
chased leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra when lost 2nd towards finish
with leaders, led 4f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon weakened
led, headed 4f out, kept on inside final furlong
slowly into stride, in rear, pushed along and headway over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, kept on well
with leaders, pushed along over 2f out, no impression
DARK MOMENT comes into this opener off the back of two solid efforts and is given the vote to get his head in front at the expense of Ryedane and Feeling Fresh. The selection is now two pounds higher in the weights since finishing second on his latest start at Newcastle. He looked a progressive three year old last season winning twice and his form this year has been winding up nicely. With luck in running he is sure to give his supporters another good run for their money. Ryedane has rattled up the weights after landing a hat-trick of wins this season. He started off the campaign running off a mark of 55 and now has the task of performing off 69. Life is sure to be tougher for him form now on and on reflection of his disappointing effort at Catterick last time he is worth treating with caution. Feeling Fresh is four pounds higher since winning at Chester last time out. His form leading up to that win was solid also and even though Chester form fails to travel at times if at his best he can be in the shake up once again. Dark Moment is the form horse in the race and looks the percentage call.
Dark Moment 9-4fav (9-4) Held up in touch standside group, headway and switched left over 1f out, ridden and every chance inside final furlong, just held last strides, 2nd of 11, ns behind Lucy Brown (9-4) at Newcastle 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jun.
Apache Ridge (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders and keen, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, last of 9, 13l behind Amethyst Dawn (8-8) at Beverley 7f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jun.
Frognal (IRE) 5-1 (9-10) Dwelt, in rear, headway on outer approaching 1f out, stayed on, 4th of 8, 1 1/4l behind Nufoudh (9-3) at Catterick 7f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jun.
Ryedane (IRE) 11-2 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden and switched right over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 8, 5l behind Gap Princess (9-7) at Catterick 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jun.
Feeling Fresh (IRE) 8-1 (9-1) Mid-division, switched left and headway when badly hampered over 1f out, switched right and ran on to lead well inside final furlong, jockey took things easy near finish, held on, won at Chester 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun beating Dragon Slayer (9-10) by shd, 13 ran.
Secret City (IRE) 10-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, led 3f out, edged left over 2f out, headed well over 1f out, soon weakened and edged right, 5th of 12, 9l behind Memphis Man (9-9) at Nottingham 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gs in Jun.
Who's Shirl 20-1 (9-0) Towards rear farside group, pushed along halfway, never dangerous, 11th of 12, 13l behind Sairaam (9-0) at Newcastle 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun.
Frill A Minute 100-1 (8-13) Held up mid-division, weakened from 2f out, last of 10, 34l behind Rule Breaker (8-13) at Beverley 7f mdn stks (5) gd in Jun.
