slowly into stride, soon tailed off, ridden halfway, kept on final furlong, never nearer
chased leaders, effort when ran wide into straight over 2f out, chased winner entering final 2f, weakened quickly 1f out
led and soon clear, ridden and headed 2f out, soon outpaced by winner
mid-division, soon pushed along, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on to take 3rd towards finish
towards rear, ridden halfway, never near leaders
held up, eased final 2f, virtually pulled up final furlong
chased clear leader until over 2f out, soon outpaced by leading pair, weakened and lost 3rd towards finish
chased leading pair, led 2f out, ridden and soon clear, eased final furlong
The waters have been muddied by a number of newcomers to the track and we are with WHISPERING SPIRIT at the expense of Prince Maggio and Camomile. Ann Duffield's charge appears to be better with a bit of give in the ground but with the forecast not that of baking hot temperatures, we are prepared to chance that she will be able to get away with it this afternoon. The booking of Paul Hanagan for Prince Maggio is impressive. Regrettably, the draw is not. Camomile carries the famous Guy Reed colours. Surprisingly, the owner has had very few winners at this course in recent years. Unconsoled cut no ice in Ireland and makes a British debut for James Hetherton. Skybob has a fascinating pedigree as a son of Tobougg and out of Pistolet Bleu mare. The market will doubtless give its own interpretation. A hard race without reference to the market and in the absence of such vital information, Whispering Spirit has to be the call.
Prince Maggio Prince Sabo colt out of Pieta.
Skybob Tobougg gelding out of Heavens Above.
Targs (IRE) Elusive City colt out of Cannikin.
There We Go (IRE) Pyrus gelding out of Ghayaat.
Camomile Xaar filly out of Pretty Davis.
Cindy Incidentally 20-1 (8-12) Led, ridden over 2f out, challenged from over 1f out, headed and no extra well inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 3 1/2l behind Neo's Mate (8-12) at Catterick 6f mdn auc stks (6) gf.
Elusive Style (IRE) 200-1 (8-5) With leader, lost place halfway, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 12, 26l behind Cipher (8-13) at Redcar 1m mdn auc stks (6) gd in Jun.
Hopeful Lady 100-1 (8-7) Led, pushed along over 3f out, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 6, 20l behind Aqwaas (8-12) at Beverley 7f 3yo mdn aut (5) gf in Jun.
Mareva Reel Buddy filly out of Margarets First.
Unconsoled 16-1 (8-12) last of 13, 15l behind Palazzone (9-3) at Dundalk 5f 2yo mdn auc stks pol in Oct.
Whispering Spirit (IRE) 33-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, effort when hampered well over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 17, 10l behind Just Five (8-12) at Newcastle 1m 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) sft in May.
Admiral Of The Dee (IRE) 28-1 (9-3) Held up in rear, ridden over 3f out, never on terms, last of 6, 21l behind Aqwaas (8-12) at Beverley 7f 3yo mdn aut (5) gf in Jun.