in touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
mid-division, weakened over 2f out
held up, ridden over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, no impression
dwelt, soon chasing leaders, chased winner final furlong, stayed on, held towards finish
dwelt, soon chasing leaders, weakened well over 1f out
slow into stride, mid-division, pushed along halfway, weakened over 2f out
dwelt, towards rear, ridden over 2f out, no impression
chased leaders, ridden to chase winner approaching final furlong, weakened entering final furlong
slowly into stride, in touch, outpaced over 2f out
made all, pushed out, held on towards finish
The draw could have a major say in this handicap and with this in mind HIGHTIME HEROINE is taken to get the better of Russian Spirit and Alpha Tauri. Jeremy Noseda's filly ran well here last time out over 7f when she was only narrowly beaten by Invincible Miss. She looks progressive, she has the best of the draw today and she should also be aided by the drop in distance so she makes plenty of appeal. Russian Spirit could be the fly in the ointment as she showed improved form last time at Windsor when she chased home Maverin. She ran well in a hot Newmarket maiden on her debut so she has to be respected, although she may be seen to better effect when she is upped in trip. Alpha Tauri was disappointing last time when he was a beaten favourite and he didn't seem to give his true running that day. It should also be noted that he is also likely to be seen to better effect when he is upped in trip. William Haggas sends his newcomer Penitent to post here and he certainly catches the eye on breeding. The yard have also been amongst the winners so he is worth noting in the market. Ex Gracia and Fortezza are other newcomers worth a mention, but Hightime Heroine sets a decent standard and she gets the vote.
Billy Cadiz 33-1 (9-3) Soon chasing leader, weakened quickly over 1f out, 10th of 12, 37l behind Spotty Muldoon (9-3) at Warwick 1m mdn auc stks (6) sft in Sep.
Alpha Tauri (USA) 8-13fav (9-3) With leader, led halfway, ridden and headed 2f out, soon beaten and eased final furlong, 7th of 8, 21l behind Midnight Fantasy (8-12) at Ripon 6f 3yo mdn (5) gf in May.
Francis Albert 20-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride and behind, soon chased along, never troubled leaders, 7th of 8, 6l behind Avertor (9-3) at Doncaster 5f mdn stks (4) gs in Jun.
King Of Eden (IRE) 10-1 (9-2) Soon outpaced, never on terms, 5th of 7, 8l behind Sleepy Blue Ocean (9-2) at Haydock 6f mdn stks (5) gf in Jun.
Migliori 10-1 (9-3) Dwelt, towards rear, soon chased along, never troubled leaders, 5th of 8, 14l behind May Martin (8-12) at Southwell 5f 3yo mdn stks (5) fbs in Feb.
Penitent Kyllachy gelding out of Pious.
Shannon Golden 28-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride, held up, never dangerous, 4th of 8, 13l behind Miss Glitters (9-7) at Southwell 7f mdn auc stks (6) fbs in Apr.
Spartan Storm (IRE) Spartacus colt out of Sylvan Princess.
Distant Dreamer (USA) Rahy filly out of Khazayin.
Ex Gracia Efisio filly out of Action De Grace.
Fortezza Efisio filly out of Donna Anna.
Halcyon Dancer 28-1 (8-12) Held up, stayed on from over 1f out, 4th of 10, 7l behind Crime Writer (9-3) at Ayr 7f mdn stks (5) gd in Jun.
Hightime Heroine (IRE) 13-2 (8-12) Tracked leaders and keen, led 2f out, soon ridden, headed towards finish, 2nd of 12, 1/2l behind Invincible Isle (8-12) at Doncaster 7f 3yo mdn (5) gf in Jun.
Jill Le Brocq 33-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden along halfway, weakened final furlong, 9th of 15, 10l behind New Leyf (9-3) at Ripon 6f 3yo mdn (5) gd in Jun.
Russian Spirit 5-2 (8-12) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out to chase winner, one pace, 2nd of 13, 3 1/2l behind Maverin (9-3) at Windsor 6f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gf in Jun.
Dilli Dancer 3-1fav (9-0) Prominent, every chance over 2f out, driven and one pace final furlong, 4th of 7, 2 1/4l behind Sleepy Blue Ocean (9-2) at Haydock 6f mdn stks (5) gf in Jun.
Wrecker's Moon (IRE) 200-1 (8-12) Mid-division, outpaced over 3f out, soon weakened, last of 12, 39l behind Cipher (8-13) at Redcar 1m mdn auc stks (6) gd in Jun.
