slowly into stride, in rear, headway on outer 6f out, ridden to chase winner 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
held up mid-division, headway to chase leaders over 2f out, soon hung badly left to stand side rail, no chance after
made all, ridden and hung left from over 1f out, all out
took keen hold, always in rear
mid-division, ridden and not clear run over 2f out, switched left over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong
held up, headway approaching 2f out, ridden and switched right entering final furlong, stayed on
in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out
always in rear
held up in rear, ridden 3f out, headway when not clear run over 1f out, not a danger after
prominent, chased winner 3f out, until 2f out, rallied to chase winner briefly inside final furlong, no extra near finish
Nonrunner
A low key start to the proceedings with Bluebell Ridge selected in the hope that the blinkers set her alight. Shenandoah Girl, Split The Wind and Jemiliah represent more solid options. The selection has plenty to prove but this is just her sixth start and she did show a modicum of ability at Salisbury on her penultimate start. She was very poor at Lingfield last time but the combination of blinkers for the first time and Chris Catlin taking over in the saddle give us something to hold on to. Shenandoah Girl ran well in a better race last time and this slight drop in trip should suit but she doesn't appeal at the likely prices whilst the manner in which Wicked Lady hung across the track last time when in contention is disconcerting and she has gone up in the weights for that run. Jemiliah is better than she showed at Yarmouth last month but she had alternative engagements on Tuesday and Wednesday and it remains to be seen how she fares on those outings and whether she lines up here. Split The Wind is consistent but is still awaiting her first success so we're content to take a chance in a race of this nature and will suggest Bluebell Ridge.
Shenandoah Girl 8-1 (9-4) Dwelt, soon in touch, narrow lead 2f out, headed entering final furlong, one pace and lost 2nd towards finish, 3rd of 10, 2l behind Neve Lieve (9-6) at Lingfield 1m 3f fll hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Wicked Lady (UAE) 33-1 (8-9) Held up in 6th, ridden to challenge on outside over 2f out, pressing leaders when hung badly left to stand rail over 1f out, ran on, not recover, 2nd of 7, 1/2l behind Xtravaganza (8-9) at Folkestone 1m 2f fll hcp (5) sft in Jul.
Split The Wind (USA) 16-1 (8-8) With leader and keen, led 6f out, shaken up over 1f out, 4 lengths clear and headed close home, 2nd of 14, 3/4l behind Action Impact (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (6) pol.
Jelly Mo 17-2 (8-9) Prominent, chased leader 5f out, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 8th of 11, 28l behind Faith And Reason (9-9) at Brighton 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Jul.
Falcon Flyer 25-1 (8-8) Raced wide and always behind, 15th of 16, 23l behind Grey Boy (9-1) at Lingfield 1m hcap (6) gf in Jul.
Meohmy 16-1 (8-11) Held up, headway 3f out, soon ridden, weakened final furlong, 5th of 12, 5l behind Itsy Bitsy (8-6) at Yarmouth 1m 2f app hcp (6) gf in Jul.
Lady Petrus 16-1 (9-0) Always towards rear, ridden on outside 3f out, never a factor, 7th of 14, 14l behind Love And Glory (9-4) at Lingfield 1m 3f 3yo hcp (6) gd in Jun.
Jemiliah 16-1 (8-4) Keen, held up in rear, ridden over 3f out, outpaced over 2f out, 6th of 10, 9l behind Star Grazer (8-4) at Yarmouth 1m 3f fll hcp (6) gf in Jul.
