lost action soon after start became unbalanced and nearly unseated rider, tracked leader, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace
dwelt, close up in 3rd, switched to outer over 1f out, headway inside final furlong, ran on to lead near finish, readily
led, ridden over 1f out, headed near finish
Flying Pursuit has only raced on soft ground to date and may have some improvement in her in these conditions. Halsall has competed in two Listed contests since scrambling home in a Redcar maiden. STAR FOCUS has improved with each run and won well at Beverley last time. She was earlier beaten a length by Dutch Mist at Thirsk and though no better off she looked a better performer on the Westwood and can reverse the form and take this.
Star Focus (IRE) 10-11fav (8-10) Made all, clear 2f out, eased close home, won at Beverley 7f 2yo mdn aut (6) gf in Jun beating Poplar Close (8-10) by 2l, 7 ran.
Dutch Mist 2-1fav (9-0) Held up in touch, chased leaders over 2f out, led inside final furlong, ran on well, won at Thirsk 6f mdn (5) gf in Jun beating Star Focus (9-0) by 1l, 10 ran.
Flying Pursuit 14-1 (9-5) Raced keenly, soon pressing leader, jumped path after 1/2 furlong, lost 2nd over 2f out, chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 11, 5l behind Sandahl (9-5) at York 6f 2yo mdn (3) gs in Jun.
Halsall 33-1 (9-2) Good speed to get over and lead on rail, headed 2f out, chased leader until ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, eased, last of 5, 6l behind Riflescope (9-2) at Sandown 5f 2yo lst stk (1) gf.
