raced keenly and led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
raced keenly, tracked leader, led over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, no impression final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
slowly into stride, behind and outpaced of 3f out, stayed on under pressure to go 3rd over 1f out, no chance with first 2
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, headway under pressure over 2f out, led over 1f out, soon clear, eased towards finish
mid-division, ridden and out paced over 2f out, never on terms
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Falimar is the pick to foil Snow Dancer's follow-up bid, with Princess Palatine also likely to be in the shake-up. Falimar has had a little break since finishing third to subsequent Sandown winner Madaarek at Beverley in April, and although likely to be stepped up in trip in time, could be good enough here. She is now back among her own sex and does not have too much to beat, so appears to have more going for her than most here. Snow Dancer opened her account in style at Beverley recently, clearly relishing the strong gallop. However, she is higher in the weights now and is not guaranteed to stay the longer trip. Princess Palatine fared badly at Catterick last time and is another about whom there must be stamina doubts. Her stable is in a bit of form now though so she merits a small mention. Golden Topaz may be best watched on her return, although apprentice Jamie Moriarty is firing in the winners, and Amanda Carter is now qualified for handicaps. Vicky Haigh had a rare winner the other night so Noravana may well improve as well, but we are happy to side with Falimar.
Golden Topaz (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) With leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 4th of 12, 7l behind Lost In Wonder (9-0) at Beverley 7f 2yo mdn fll (4) gs in Aug.
Pavlovia 33-1 (8-6) Slowly into stride, always behind, 9th of 10, 34l behind Kyle (8-13) at Haydock 6f 3yo hcp (4) gf in May.
Falimar 12-1 (8-12) Led, headed 3f out and remained in touch, driven over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 7, 5l behind Madaarek (9-4) at Beverley 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Apr.
Noravana (IRE) 40-1 (8-7) In touch, lost touch from over 4f out, last of 7, well behind Petrosian (8-13) at Southwell 1m 4f 3yo hcp (6) fbs in Mar.
Reflective Glory (IRE) 33-1 (7-7) Always in rear, 8th of 9, 20l behind Alittlebitleft (9-2) at W'hampton 7f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Nov.
The Mighty Ogmore 20-1 (8-9) Chased leaders until weakened well over 1f out, 11th of 16, 22l behind The Grey Berry (9-1) at Newcastle 1m 3yo hcp (6) gf in May.
Amanda Carter 100-1 (8-7) Held up mid-division, weakened well over 2f out, 9th of 13, 9l behind Gazboolou (8-12) at Musselburgh 7f mdn stk (5) gf in Apr.
Fairy Slipper 100-1 (8-12) Towards rear, never a factor, 8th of 9, 35l behind El Dececy (9-3) at Pontefract 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) gf in May.
Princess Palatine (IRE) 11-1 (9-4) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 15, 17l behind Last Sovereign (9-2) at Catterick 7f 3yo hcp (6) gf in Apr.
Snow Dancer (IRE) 33-1 (8-11) Held up, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, ran on final furlong, won at Beverley 1m 3yo hcp (5) gd in May beating Kindlelight Blue (9-0) by 1 1/2l, 17 ran.
Grethel (IRE) 20-1 (8-9) In touch until weakened over 2f out, 9th of 10, 21l behind Strabinios King (8-12) at Catterick 7f mdn 0-60 (6) gf.
