led, driven over 2f out, soon ridden, headed inside final furlong, no extra
with leader over 2f out, soon ridden and weakened
close up, ridden to chase leader over 2f out to over 1f out, no impression final furlong
behind until ridden and kept on final 2f, never near leaders
chased leaders to over 2f out, soon ridden and weakened
chased leaders, outpaced over 2f out, soon ridden and weakened
Dante's Diamond looks the best option in a very weak finale, Epicurean and Grandma Ryta appear to be the obvious dangers. Alan Swinbank's gelding showed the first signs of form this season when finishing second to Malcheek in a Thirsk handicap. That was off a mark of 68 and the form should be good enough to see off these rivals. Epicurean is making her racecourse debut and this well bred daughter of Pursuit Of Love will not have to be anything special to win here. Watch the betting market for any clues regarding James Given's filly. Grandma Ryta is only rated 40 so does look up against it this afternoon, however she still looks best of the remainder. So with only a debutante to worry about, Dante's Diamond looks the one to be on.
Dante's Diamond (IRE) 7-1 (8-7) Led early, chased winner, ridden well over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 2nd of 12, 1l behind Malcheek (9-5) at Thirsk 7f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Eidsfoss (IRE) 66-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, effort and weakened over 2f out, 7th of 8, 16l behind Aiguille (9-0) at Brighton 1m 3yo mdn (5) frm.
Lightening Fire (IRE) 250-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, always towards rear, 9th of 10, 36l behind Best Prospect (8-11) at Newcastle 1m 2f 3yo mdn aut (6) gd in May.
Epicurean Pursuit of Love filly, half-sister to numerous winners.
Grandma Ryta 33-1 (8-7) In touch, headway to chase leaders over 3f out, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 16, 4l behind Komreyev Star (8-12) at Beverley 1m stk (7) gf in May.
Marlenes Girl (IRE) 40-1 (8-9) Never better than mid-divison, 13th of 17, 9l behind Toss The Caber (9-3) at Thirsk 1m 3yo sll hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Missin Margot 50-1 (8-8) Towards rear, pushed along, headway 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 6th of 12, 5l behind Alabama Twist (8-13) at Catterick 6f mdn aut stk (6) frm in Jun.