prominent, led over 3f out, headed over 1f out, no extra close home
held up, headway 3f out, every chance over 1f out, one pace
held up, headway over 3f out, led over 1f out, headed well inside final furlong
towards rear, ridden over 3f out, headway over 2f out, every chance final furlong, bumped near finish
prominent and keen, weakened over 2f out
soon led, headed over 3f out, weakened final furlong
steadied and held up, well detached halfway, ridden and headway 3f out, edging right and led well inside final furlong and bumped line
held up, ridden and weakened over 2f out
Hallingdal lacks a run and experience but may still have enough ability to land this contest. Mark Johnston scored with a similar sort at Newmarket on Friday night which bodes well for the chances of this Halling filly. She ran out an impressive winner of a backend maiden despite looking in need of the experience although the handicapper hasn't taken too many chances with those behind looking modest. She's bred to be better than this though and has to be respected against some exposed rivals. Bold Cross has been in great form of late and may not be done with yet but the lightly raced Yathreb rates the one to beat following his win at Newmarket. The handicapper has handed him an 8lb rise for that but the second went on to fill the same position on his next outing to give the form a solid look and Yathreb's chance is there for all to see. Flying Applause is the most interesting of the remainder but a drop in trip didn't appear to be the most obvious course of action following a onepaced effort, admittedly off a slow pace, over ten furlongs last time. His trainer's track record merits respect but we'll be siding with Hallingdal.
Kensington (IRE) 20-1 (9-2) Always behind, 8th of 10, 11l behind Dressed To Dance (8-7) at Windsor 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jun.
Bold Cross (IRE) 2-1fav (8-12) Pulled hard tracking leaders, edged right from over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on well, won at Leicester 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jun beating Lap of Honour (9-7) by 3/4l, 6 ran.
Hallingdal (UAE) 7-4fav (9-0) Slowly into stride, outpaced 3f out, switched right and headway over 2f out, led 1f out, stayed on well, won at Newcastle 7f 2yo mdn fll (5) gs in Oct beating Ice Choice (9-0) by 3 1/2l, 10 ran.
Yathreb (USA) 9-2 (9-1) Soon tracked leader, led and hung right over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, won at Newmarket 1m 3yo hcp (5) gf in Jun beating Mr Hichens (9-4) by 2l, 11 ran.
Coup d'Etat 12-1 (9-2) Tracked leader, ran wide on bend 5f out, weakened 3f out, soon tailed off, 11th of 13, 25l behind Wahoo Sam (8-8) at Bath 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun.
Flying Applause 15-2 (8-12) Chased winner throughout, hard ridden 2f out, well held over 1f out, just held on for 2nd, 2nd of 7, 2l behind Press The Button (9-6) at Folkestone 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jun.
Ermine Grey 13-2 (9-0) Towards rear, ridden along halfway, headway over 2f out, ran on final furlong, 4th of 20, 3 1/2l behind Shosolosa (8-4) at Doncaster 1m app hcp (6) gd in May.
Road To Recovery 11-2 (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 13, 16l behind Mick Is Back (8-10) at Leicester 7f 3yo clm (5) sft in May '07.
