made virtually all, ridden over 2f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, held on towards finish
mid-division on inside, switched outside and headway well over 1f out, ridden and kept on final furlong, not reached leaders
went left and dwelt start, always behind
held up, headway on outside over 3f out, chased leaders over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened final furlong
mid-division, ridden and outpaced 4f out, soon weakened
mid-division, lost place over 3f out, soon beaten
held up, headway on outside over 4f out, ridden to chase leaders 2f out, kept on final furlong
in touch, chased winner over 7f out, ridden and hung left over 1f out, kept on final furlong, held towards finish
chased winner to over 7f out, soon pushed along, ridden 2f out, no extra final furlong
Azurine is very interesting now stepped up to this trip and is taken to score from Collette's Choice, Vice Admiral and Osolomio. The selection has largely been campaigned over a mile thus far and has run creditably in seven starts without breaking her maiden tag. With plenty of form over this trip on her dam's side and top of the ground a distinct plus, Mark Johnston looks to have placed her well to land this handicap. Collette's Choice was a beaten favourite over 14f last time and will probably appreciate this drop back to a 1m4f. Ground conditions suit but she is 8lb higher than her latest win and that should find her out. Vice Admiral is 5lb better off for four lengths with Collette's Choice on their Pontefract running and can make the frame again, while Osolomio is definitely worth a try at this trip and has the credentials to get involved at the business end. But Azurine takes the eye here and gets our vote.
Is It Me (USA) 9-2 (8-9) Led, headed over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, lost place over 1f out, 4th of 6, 10l behind Scotland Yard (9-6) at Ripon 1m 4f 3yo hcp (4) gf.
Azurine (IRE) 6-1 (9-6) Held up behind leaders, ridden and every chance approaching final furlong, no extra inside, 6th of 13, 8l behind Dream Rose (9-12) at Pontefract 1m fll hcp (5) gf.
Collette's Choice 3-1fav (8-10) Held up towards rear, headway over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 10, 16l behind Cape Secret (9-1) at Haydock 1m 6f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Find It Out (USA) 8-1 (8-11) Always behind, ridden and struggling final 4f, 12th of 13, 24l behind Bob's Your Uncle (8-12) at Windsor 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) gs in Jun.
Zabeel Tower 25-1 (8-6) Always towards rear, 8th of 9, 16l behind Electric Warrior (9-1) at Haydock 1m 3yo hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Lolla's Spirit (IRE) 25-1 (9-5) Mid-division, lost place and dropped rear 6f out, stayed on again final 2f, 7th of 15, 7l behind Bella Fiorella (8-5) at Goodwood 1m 2f 3yo hcp (6) gd in Jun.
Osolomio (IRE) 11-2fav (8-10) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 15, 4 1/2l behind Bella Fiorella (8-5) at Goodwood 1m 2f 3yo hcp (6) gd in Jun.
Vice Admiral 40-1 (8-12) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, driven to chase winner final furlong, 2nd of 17, 4l behind Collette's Choice (9-0) at Pontefract 1m 4f 3yo hcp (6) gf.