led and keen, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, one pace
in touch and keen, ridden over 2f out to chase leaders, one pace
steadied start, held up in touch, ridden 2f out, kept on
in touch, lost place from 3f out
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened final furlong
mid-division, short lived effort over 2f out
in touch, ridden over 2f out, edged left and soon beaten
in touch, ridden over 2f out, led over 1f out, soon hung left and headed 1f out
mid-division, headway over 2f out, led 1f out, ridden out
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened over 2f out
towards rear, some late headway
always in rear
very slowly into stride and always in rear
Nonrunner
Casablanca Minx can defy a penalty to account for Milton's Keen, Libre and Right Option in the finale. Casablanca Minx returned to winning ways for new connections at Wolverhampton thanks to a decent handicap mark, and despite a 6lb penalty, should go close in what is not a strong race on paper. Milton's Keen is still a maiden but has finished runner-up on four of his last five starts, and as long as conditions do not dry out too much, can reach the frame again. Libre has not won since 2005, but has Lorraine Ellison on board and will appreciate a decent gallop, while the equally experienced Serena Brotherton partners Right Option who finally got his head in front in a poor seller on the Lingfield Polytrack in June. That is as good as he is, and we have no hesitation in nominating Casablanca Minx for further success.
Outer Hebrides 16-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, ridden, every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 6th of 15, 4l behind Resplendent Nova (10-0) at Yarmouth 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Jul.
The Gaikwar (IRE) 14-1 (9-6) In touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on, 5th of 16, 4l behind Indian Edge (9-9) at Chepstow 1m hcap (5) sft in Jul.
The Grey One (IRE) 11-2 (10-10) Chased leader, ridden to lead 3f out, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 13, 9l behind Mythical Charm (10-1) at Salisbury 7f amt hcp (5) sft in Jul.
Raza Cab (IRE) 20-1 (9-9) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out and weakened, last of 15, 21l behind Kasumi (9-9) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jun.
Milton's Keen 15-8fav (8-4) Tracked leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, no extra close home, 2nd of 6, hd behind John O'Groats (8-2) at Chepstow 7f hcp 0-75 (5) hvy in Jul.
Wind Chime (IRE) 14-1 (10-0) Keen hold in rear, ran wide around bend, headway over 2f out, never dangerous, 7th of 15, 13l behind Regal Sunset (9-4) at Yarmouth 1m 2f ldy rds hcp (6) gd in Jul.
Casablanca Minx (IRE) 4-1 (8-13) Towards rear, headway 3f out, ran on from over 1f out, led well inside final furlong, drew clear near finish, won at W'hampton 1m 1f hcap (6) pol in Jul beating Golden Spectrum (9-8) by 1 1/2l, 12 ran.
Libre 28-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong, 4th of 11, 1 1/2l behind Stargazer Jim (9-12) at Nottingham 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Foolish Groom 12-1 (9-0) Held up, headway over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, kept on same pace, 8th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Dancing Storm (9-1) at Brighton 1m hcap (6) gd in Jul.
Primeshade Promise 8-1 (8-8) Prominent, ridden over 3f out, weakened, 4th of 9, 15l behind Kims Rose (8-2) at Chepstow 7f fll hcp (5) hvy in Jul.
Palanoverre (IRE) 22-1 (8-4) Chased leaders, ridden and drifted left to far side 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 4th of 7, 5l behind Gib (9-6) at Bath 1m 2f 3yo fll hcp 0-100 (5) sft in Jul.
Right Option (IRE) 3-1fav (9-0) Mid-division, every chance from 2f out, unable to quicken inside final furlong, 3rd of 13, 3/4l behind Hathaal (9-4) at Windsor 1m 4f sll (5) gs in Jul.
Ghaill Force 28-1 (9-1) Always rear, struggling over 4f out, 5th of 6, 25l behind Danceinthevalley (9-4) at Brighton 1m 2f sll (6) frm in Jun.
Positano (IRE) 8-1 (10-5) Led to 5f out, weakened over 3f out, tailed off, last of 9, well behind Venir Rouge (10-2) at Newbury 1m 2f ldy rds hcp (5) gf.
Professor Twinkle 22-1 (8-7) Tracked leaders, joined leader over 5f out, ridden and every chance over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Monte Alto (9-1) at Folkestone 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) gs in Jul.
