MARIE CUDDY hasn't been seen since making a debut against Jacqueline Quest (disqualified first past the post in the 1,000 Guineas). Two of the seven runners who finished behind her have gone on to win, including four time winner Sparkling Smile. Considering that form line we side with Karen George's option here ahead of African Wave who also returns after a break. John Gosden's half-brother to six winners hasn't been seen since debut either and is worth consideration after showing promise on his only run so far. Tariq Too has been getting closer but in relatively weaker maidens whilst Fetching has disappointed for connections so far. We take a chance that Marie Cuddy can return with a bang.
African Wave (USA) 3-1 (9-3) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, went 2nd final 50 yards, no chance with winner, 2nd of 16, 7l behind Bullwhip (9-3) at Doncaster 7f 3yo mdn (4) gs in Mar.
Mr Money Maker 5-1 (9-3) Chased leading trio in centre, ridden and edging left from 3f out, weakened just inside final 2f, 4th of 6, 10l behind Mirza (9-3) at Ffos Las 5f 3yo mdn (5) gs in Jul.
Norville (IRE) 125-1 (9-3) Pulled hard, tracked leaders, hampered over 3f out, ridden and weakened 2f out, 8th of 9, 12l behind Give Your Verdict (9-0) at Nottingham 1m mdn auc stks (5) gf in Jul.
Opera Cat (USA) 5-2 (9-0) Slowly into stride, never going pace and soon pushed along, struggling from halfway, tailed off, 7th of 9, 33l behind Beat Baby (9-0) at Hamilton 6f mdn stks (5) gd in May.
Sir Bruno (FR) 9-4fav (8-12) Ridden to lead, ridden over 2f out, joined 2f out, soon headed, no impression inside final furlong, lost 2nd final 50 yards, 3rd of 5, 3l behind Purple Gallery (9-0) at Bath 1m 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) fm.
Tariq Too 15-8fav (9-3) Held up towards rear, headway on outside over 3f out, ridden and edged right over 1f out, kept on towards finish, 3rd of 7, 1/2l behind Knotgarden (9-7) at Yarmouth 1m 1f mdn auc stks (6) gf in Jul.
Fetching 16-1 (9-0) Pulled hard in rear, headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong, never nearer, 4th of 9, 4l behind Safina (9-0) at Chester 7f 3yo fll mdn (4) gs in May.
Marie Cuddy (IRE) 7-1 (9-0) Led until 2f out, soon short of room, weakened final furlong, 3rd of 7, 10l behind Jacqueline Quest (9-0) at Chester 7f 2yo stks (4) gf in Sep.
