raced keenly, tracked leaders on outer, hard ridden to lead and edged left from 2f out, ran on well final furlong
behind, ridden halfway, some headway final furlong but never dangerous
chased leader, ridden and not quicken when slightly hampered over 1f out, no extra
fractious in stalls, behind, ridden halfway soon beaten
slowly into stride, soon close up, ridden to chase leader inside 2f, one pace and no impression final furlong
prominent for 4f
bumped start and always behind
led, hanging right and headed 2f out, continued to edge right and slightly hampered, one pace and no impression after
chased leaders to halfway
A 7lb penalty may not be enough to stop Bird Over in her current frame of mind and she appears to face a straightforward task today. With the stalls on the stands side, the benefit of a high draw is negated for Lady Algarhoud, but she still represents the biggest danger from the rest, while Tipsy Lillie appeals at the likely prices as the best each-way shot in the race. The last named has plenty of experience to draw from and does at least know what it takes to win a race. However, she may not want the ground too soft and looks vulnerable against more progressive types. Lady Algarhoud has done very little wrong in her three previous starts and shapes as if she can pay her way in this type of contest. She is a half-sister to High Reach and several other winners over this trip, so should have no problems stamina-wise. However, Bird Over, who is due to race off a 13lb higher mark in future engagements, has nothing to prove regarding her ability over the trip and, as her form looks the more solid at this stage, it will come as something of a surprise if she cannot maintain her run of good form.
Bird Over 6-4fav Keen, tracked leaders, led over 1f out, edged left 1f out, ridden and quickened clear inside final furlong, won at Southwell 6f 3yo fll hcp fbs in Apr beating Cerebus by 2 1/2l, 6 ran.
Helen House 16-1 Chased leaders to halfway stands' side, last of 14, 25l behind Karminskey Park at Nottingham 6f fll hcp gd in Apr.
Persian Carpet 100-1 Raced centre, chased leader 4f, 20th of 29, 15l behind Cape Columbine at Newmarket 6f 2yo aut (B1) sft in Oct.
Time For You 66-1 Never dangerous, 12th of 19, 13l behind Bold Haze at Ripon 6f 3yo hcp sft in Apr.
Tipsy Lillie 10-1 Prominent for 1f, settled mid-division, ridden 3f out, soon weakened, 8th of 12, 7l behind Volitio at W'hampton 6f 2yo hcp (F4) pol in Dec.
Lady Algarhoud (FR) 7-2fav Chased leaders, led over 1f out, ridden and ran on well inside final furlong, won at W'hampton 5f 3yo hcp pol in Apr beating Misty Princess by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.
Ruby's Dream 33-1 Raced stand side, chased leader over 3f, 8th of 16, 6l behind Angelofthenorth at Nottingham 5f 3yo fll hcp gs in Apr.
Cayenne (GER) 66-1 Towards rear, pushed along halfway, soon weakened, 8th of 10, 15l behind Oranmore Castle at Newmarket 6f 3yo mdn gf in Apr.