midfield, ridden 2f out, kept on
bumped at start, held up, ridden over 1f out, headway 1f out, ran on
midfield, ridden 2f out, headway 1f out, ran on well
always in rear
led, ridden 2f out, headed 1f out, weakened
chased leader, ridden 2f out, led 1f out, ran on well
Verreaux Eagle has failed to build on an earlier nose defeat at Brighton despite returning to a winning mark and ROCK MELODY is preferred. The latter has competed in a higher grade than this in both starts in handicaps so far and should find life easier in this moderate company. Cygneture is another open to improvement with an apprentice’s allowance helping her cause but the remainder are struggling for form.
Verreaux Eagle (IRE) 9-2 (9-6) Chased leaders on inside, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 3 1/4l behind Granary Queen (8-9) at Brighton 7f hcp (4) gf in Jun.
Rock Melody (IRE) 5-1 (8-8) Raced keenly, soon steadied rear, switched left and short-lived effort out wide 2f out, hung left and weakened soon after, last of 5, 9l behind Nizaaka (8-11) at Newmarket 7f hcp fll (3) gd in Jun.
Keeper's Choice (IRE) 4-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, headway over 5f out, ridden over 3f out, one pace over 1f out, 4th of 7, 7 1/4l behind Mark Of Respect (9-4) at Bath 1m hcp (4) gf in Jun.
Cygneture 10-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, pushed along well over 1f out, soon ridden and outpaced, last of 6, 3 3/4l behind Lila Girl (9-2) at Chelmsford City 7f hcp fll (4) pol in Jul.
Soller Bay (IRE) 10-1 (9-5) Held up, no impression final furlong, 6th of 10, 8 1/2l behind Fox Hill (9-8) at Nottingham 6f hcp fll (5) gd in Jun.
Queen Of Burgundy 4-1 (9-9) Mid-division, pushed along and outpaced 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 7, 6 1/4l behind Willingly (8-13) at Leicester 6f hcp fll (5) gs in Jul.