in touch, headway 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on
in touch, lost place halfway, soon hung left
keen to post, held up, headway over 1f out, kept on same pace
towards rear, headway over 1f out, ridden to press winner inside final furlong, ran on
pressed leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on one pace
led, ridden over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace
in touch, ridden and weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden and every chance when hung left over 1f out, weakened final furlong
soon pushed along in rear
None of these inspire much confidence. Senora Lobo finished second at Chepstow back in May when it was soft going and Foie Gras went close at Brighton in the same month. Imperial Spirit claimed the runners-up spot at Ripon last Saturday in a maiden handicap but Compton Albion ran a shocker when handicapping for the first time at Nottingham. The token vote in a poor affair goes to top weight IDLE CURIOSITY as she's at least won a race this year albeit over 7f on the Polytrack, but there's an outside chance she'll improve for only her second start on Turf.
Idle Curiosity (IRE) 20-1 (8-11) In touch, pushed along and struggling over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 11, 16l behind Perfect Venture (9-2) at Lingfield 6f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Tristessa 25-1 (9-3) Outpaced, 10th of 12, 13l behind Balatina (8-6) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Apr.
Senora Lobo (IRE) 5-1 (9-2) In touch in rear, ridden halfway, never a factor, 7th of 8, 5l behind Green Monkey (9-5) at Yarmouth 5f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Jun.
Our Sweet Art 20-1 (8-11) In touch, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, 8th of 14, 11l behind Alhaarth Beauty (9-0) at Yarmouth 6f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jun.
Compton Albion (IRE) 11-1 (8-9) Always towards rear, 14th of 15, 20l behind Jubilant Queen (9-6) at Nottingham 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Jun.
Foie Gras 10-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride, in rear, switched right over 2f out, headway and edged left over 1f out, never on terms, 4th of 11, 10l behind Cara Gina (9-3) at Bath 6f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) fm in Jun.
Imperial Spirit 22-1 (7-11) Chased leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on and headed toward finish, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind Abraham Monro (8-2) at Ripon 6f mdn hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Bustling Darcey 100-1 (8-7) Slowly into stride, pulled hard and soon chasing leading pair on inside until halfway, soon left behind, last of 4, 13l behind Trinityelitedotcom (9-5) at Bath 6f 3yo mdn (5) fm.
Direct Trade 33-1 (8-3) Held up, always towards rear, 10th of 12, 8l behind Fossa (9-4) at Wolverhampton 6f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Deva Victrix 100-1 (9-2) Held up in touch, ridden and weakened over 1f out, last of 6, 32l behind Hornboy (9-2) at Lingfield 7f mdn auc stks (6) gf in Jun.