prominent, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
behind, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, soon every chance, kept on and held towards finish
towards rear, headway over 2f out, kept on same pace
made all, ridden over 2f out, soon hard pressed, held on well towards finish, driven out
mid-division, headway over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace
pushed along towards rear, headway over 3f out, kept on and no impression
towards rear, effort over 2f out, never dangerous
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on to take 3rd place towards finish
mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened final furlong
The fact Lyrical Waters is joint topweight says much about the quality of this contest as he makes his handicap bow after showing little or nothing in three maiden starts. Blame It On Sally has a similar profile for the Prescott team and the market should reflect their chances. Watch And Learn still didn't look totally cooperative last time but his runner-up performance did suggest things are coming together for the Balding inmate and Oisin Murphy is booked. He could well progress again, likewise ARMS OF THE ANGEL. Mark Johnston's filly has taken time for the penny to drop but the step-up to 1m4f generated improvement last time and she faces similar conditions now.
Lyrical Waters 33-1 (8-12) Held up in 5th, wide on bend 5f out, hung left and weakened final 2f, 6th of 8, 21 1/4l behind Make My Day (8-12) at Goodwood 1m 6f mdn stks (4) gd in Jun.
Moonlit Sea 20-1 (9-4) Took keen hold, held up well off the pace in last pair, never near leaders, 12th of 13, 8 1/2l behind Wall Of Sapphire (9-5) at Windsor 1m hcp (6) gd in Apr.
Arms Of The Angel (GER) 11-1 (9-2) Dwelt, held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, driven and stayed on into 3rd inside final furlong, never troubled front pair, 3rd of 8, 3 1/2l behind Agravain (9-1) at Beverley 1m 4f hcp (6) gf in Jul.
Loving Pearl 33-1 (9-4) Raced wide towards rear, never on terms, 8th of 12, 29 1/4l behind Trouble Shooter (8-2) at Yarmouth 1m 2f hcp (6) hvy in Jun.
Blame It On Sally (IRE) 150-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, pushed along halfway, weakened over 2f out, last of 8, 12 1/2l behind Eightsome Reel (9-2) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f stks (5) pol in Nov.
Watch And Learn 12-1 (9-1) Mid-division, headway 3f out, hung left 2f out, chased winner over 1f out, no impression final 100 yards, 2nd of 15, 3 3/4l behind Champagne Terri (9-7) at Windsor 1m 3f hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Ignatius (IRE) 13-2 (8-5) Behind, headway on inside when not much room 3f out, soon switched right, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 3 1/4l behind Peace Prevails (9-3) at Epsom 1m 4f hcp (6) gd in Jul.
Alramz 40-1 (8-12) Awkwardly away, towards rear, headway chasing leaders and bagged near side rail in straight, ridden in 3rd over 1f out, weakened entering final furlong, 5th of 10, 16 1/2l behind Goshen (9-10) at Sandown 1m 6f hcp (5) sft in Jun.
Crystal Tiara 14-1 (9-0) Prominent, ridden over 3f out, lost place over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 15, 13 1/4l behind Champagne Terri (9-7) at Windsor 1m 3f hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Arbuckle 100-1 (8-13) Chased leaders to over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened final furlong, 11th of 14, 20 3/4l behind Cherry Cola (9-2) at Windsor 1m 3f hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Highway Robbery 5-1 (8-9) Mid-division, headway chasing leaders over 3f out, weakened entering final furlong, 5th of 10, 6l behind Oliver Hardy (9-9) at Brighton 1m 4f hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Daniel Dravot 25-1 (8-11) Held up in rear, pushed along 4f out, no impression, 8th of 15, 14 1/2l behind Champagne Terri (9-7) at Windsor 1m 3f hcp (6) gf in Jun.
