held up mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, smooth headway 2f out, quicken to lead over 1f out, ran on final furlong
always rear division
prominent, ridden along over 3f out, kept on same pace final 2f
started slowly, behind, headway over 2f out, driven and stayed on final furlong
mid-division, effort over 3f out, no impression
took keen hold behind leaders, ridden along over 3f out, one pace final 2f
tracked leader, ridden along over 3f out, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon beaten
prominent, effort over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
prominent, driven over 2f out, stayed on same pace final 2f
dwelt, towards rear, ridden along and headway over 3f out, stayed on final 2f
led, soon clear, ridden over 3f out, headed over 2f out, soon weakened
towards rear, never dangerous
They say that it pays to follow a mare in form and Let It Be certainly fits the bill, and we will take her to land another staying win. Keith Reveley's seven-year-old has run up a hat-trick this summer on a variety of different going descriptions and this trip is ideal for her. None of her successes have seen her rocket up the weights, so although she has to concede some all around here she is in rock solid form and can do just that. Decipher is up 2lb for a good effort at Newcastle last time and also acts on any ground, so could be a threat. Mr Crystal has been in sparkling form but looks a bit high in the weights now, while Abstract Folly is back on a handy enough mark and if the ground dries out more he could go very well. Silver Seeker looks in the grip of the handicapper, but McQueen can be taken more seriously as he is in fine from from the hurdles and acts well here, so he could emerge as a serious threat to our pick, Let It Be.
Let It Be 9-2 (8-12) Chased leader, led 3f out, kept on gamely final furlong, won at Beverley 2m hcp 0-85 (4) gs beating Estate (9-4) by 3/4l, 8 ran.
Dechiper (IRE) 7-1 (9-7) Held up in rear, headway over 2f out, ridden and stayed on to chase winner inside final furlong, held towards finish, 2nd of 7, 3/4l behind Bouggler (8-4) at Newcastle 2m hcp 0-70 (5) sft.
Mr Crystal (FR) 4-1 (8-10) Held up in touch, led halfway, ridden and headed over 3f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 5, 4l behind Numero Due (9-6) at Musselburgh 2m hcap (4) gd in May.
Abstract Folly (IRE) 50-1 (7-7) Keen hold rear division, headway into midfield over 3f out, no progress final 2f, 11th of 18, 15l behind Baddam (9-4) at Goodwood 2m 5f hcp 0-95 (2) gf in Jul.
Rare Ruby (IRE) 5-1 (9-0) Prominent, 3rd over 2f out, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace, 5th of 15, 8l behind Indianaca (9-0) at Ballinrobe 1m 4f mdn stk gs in Jul '07.
Silver Seeker (USA) 14-1 (7-12) Held up well in rear, ridden 3f out, never in contention, 13th of 18, 19l behind Baddam (9-4) at Goodwood 2m 5f hcp 0-95 (2) gf in Jul.
McQueen (IRE) 5-1 (8-13) Led, headed 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 9, 9l behind Abstract Folly (9-5) at Redcar 1m 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jul.
Depraux (IRE) 9-1 (8-9) Tracked leader, ridden 4f out, led over 3f out, headed 2f out, one pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 6, 2 1/2l behind Zed Candy (8-1) at Haydock 1m 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Court of Appeal 3-1fav (9-5) Prominent, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Shenandoah Girl (9-2) at Beverley 1m 4f sll hcp (6) sft.
Wulimaster (USA) 14-1 (9-8) Held up, headway and ridden over 3f out, no extra final furlong, 3rd of 11, 13l behind Trip The Light (9-4) at Redcar 1m 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gd.
Boxhall (IRE) 14-1 (8-6) Led, ridden and headed over 3f out, soon behind, 5th of 6, 12l behind Zed Candy (8-1) at Haydock 1m 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Matinee Idol 17-2 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden 4f out, one pace final 2f, 4th of 9, 4l behind Spiders Star (9-4) at Catterick 2m sll (6) gf.
