chased leaders, outpaced over 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden and outpaced well over 1f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, not reached leaders
made all, ridden over 1f out, held on well final furlong
behind and soon outpaced, driven and kept on final furlong, never near leaders
behind, outpaced halfway, never dangerous
with winner, ridden and every chance entering final furlong, kept on, held towards finish
Foxy Music has very obvious claims and is selected ahead of Nomoreblondes. Having defied pre-race expectations by finishing third to Jack Rackham at Thirsk two runs ago, Foxy Music proved that to be no fluke when finishing third from a mark of 81 in a Chester handicap last time out. He is the one they all have to beat today. Nomoreblondes looks clearly the second-best based on her fair fourth to Windjammer at Musselburgh last time and she could find improvement for first-time cheekpieces. Hawaii Prince's form was not devoid of promise last season and he is entitled to improve from two to three, while Mangano's form rates as being around selling class. Fly Time improved to run well in a claimer last time and might bag some money but, for the selection, we return to Foxy Music.
Aslan 28-1 (9-3) Took keen hold behind leaders, effort over 2f out, no impression, 7th of 8, 22l behind Ragheed (9-3) at Thirsk 7f 3yo mdn (4) frm.
Foxy Music 16-1 (8-2) Took keen hold, always prominent, ridden over 1f out, switched right well inside final furlong, not quicken, 3rd of 8, 1l behind City of Tribes (9-5) at Chester 5f 3yo hcp (2) gd.
Hawaii Prince 6-1 (8-8) With leaders, outpaced over 2f out, soon weakened, 9th of 10, 11l behind Onenightinlisbon (8-11) at Musselburgh 5f 2yo hcp (5) gd in Aug.
Mangano 25-1 (8-5) Mid-division, effort over 2f out, no impression from over 1f out, 7th of 17, 5l behind Ishetoo (8-11) at Ayr 6f 3yo hcp (6) gs.
Croeso Bach 100-1 (8-12) Held up, never dangerous, 13th of 14, 19l behind Sundae (9-3) at Nottingham 6f 3yo mdn aut (5) gd.
Fly Time 50-1 (8-7) Slowly into stride, mid-division, headway over 2f out, kept on, 3rd of 15, 4 1/2l behind No Worries Yet (8-2) at Bath 6f 3yo clm (6) gd.
Nomoreblondes 14-1 (9-1) Led, ridden halfway, soon headed and gradually weakened, 4th of 7, 4l behind Windjammer (9-2) at Musselburgh 5f 3yo hcp (5) gf.