tracked leaders, went 2nd when ridden over 1f out, kept on, no chance with winner final furlong
in touch in last pair, outpaced over 2f out, soon ridden, never a threat, weakened final furlong
made all, driven over 1f out, soon clear, ran on, easily
chased leaders, driven over 2f out, kept on under pressure in 3rd inside final furlong, no chance with winner
with winner, driven over 2f out, lost place over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
Always hard for punters when one yard is responsible for half the field. The booking of Hanagan suggests Cognac Blue is preferred of the Fahey threesome although Eljayeff has the form in the book. However, we'll look elsewhere rather than try and second guess the trio and row in with AMAZING ALBA. The Dods filly was only just edged out on her Catterick debut by the useful Chapelli, seems sure to improve for the run and receives a very handy 8lb from the boys with the Rodriguez claim factored in. Aloysius Lilius was disappointing last time but his penultimate run when a good second to Cosmic Law certainly brings him into contention.
Aloysius Lilius (IRE) 7-2 (9-0) Pressed leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 7, 14 1/4l behind No Lippy (9-3) at Musselburgh 5f stks (2) gd in Jun.
Cognac Blue Mayson colt out of Diamond Blue.
Eljayeff (IRE) 5-1 (9-2) Chased leader, ridden to challenge over 2f out, kept on well, no chance with winner, 2nd of 14, 3 1/4l behind Semoum (9-2) at Ripon 6f stks (5) gd in Jun.
Thierry Finjaan gelding out of Tinnarinka.
Amazing Alba 7-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, switched right and headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, never reached winner, 2nd of 10, shd behind Chapelli (8-11) at Catterick 5f stks (5) gd in Jun.
Macho Lady (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 12, 9l behind Stage Play (9-0) at Ripon 5f fll stks (5) gd in Jun.