disputed lead until went on narrowly 4f out, ridden and bumped well over 1f out, edged left and headed just over 1f out, not pace of winner
tracked leaders, switched right well over 1f out, led just over 1f out, in command final furlong, eased towards finish
held up towards rear, lost touch over 2f out, eased, tailed off
held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, effort over 1f out, went 3rd inside final furlong, kept on same pace
slowly into stride, in rear, ridden over 2f out, edged right over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never nearer
narrow lead until 4f out, stayed pressing, unbalanced inside final 2f, lost 2nd over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
There aren't many that can be seriously considered and we'll take YARRA RIVER to get the better of Abriachan and Chocolate Cookie. Richard Hannon has a good line on the market rival to Chocolate Cookie as he has sent out both Lucky General and Stags Leap to get the better of Andrew Balding's charge whilst he was also represented in the Epsom race in which Yarra River took third. That form sets a decent standard although the selection is officially rated just 7lbs higher than the Hannon runner yet has to concede 10lbs. A literal reading of those figures clearly brings Chocolate Cookie into the equation and she looks sure to benefit from stepping up in trip having found five at Windsor too sharp following a big run in the Super Sprint; she merits plenty of respect. Abriachan returned a beaten favourite from Wolverhampton but that experience is unlikely to have been lost on him and he should win races although he looks a shade unfortunate to have been found a competitive enough heat here. Bramshill Lady is another that should relish the longer trip, Cornish Beau is entitled to improve but they have plenty to find. Given the form lines that Richard Hannon has, it may be best to go with the flow if the money arrives for Chocolate Cookie but Yarra River gets the nod for now.
Yarra River 15-2 (9-0) Held up in mid-division, 6th into straight, headway under pressure over 1f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, went 2nd last strides, not quite pace to reach winner, 2nd of 12, 3/4l behind Stags Leap (9-0) at Goodwood 7f mdn stks (2) sft.
Abriachan 3-1fav (8-13) Went left start, always prominent, not clear run briefly over 2f out, ridden to chase winner briefly over 1f out, no extra well inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 4l behind Wasmi (8-5) at Wolverhampton 7f 2yo mdn auc stks (5) pol in Jul.
Bramshill Lady (IRE) 12-1 (8-7) Tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, faded final furlong, 5th of 6, 3l behind Navajo Chief (8-12) at Windsor 5f 2yo nov stk (5) gf in Jun.
Cornish Beau (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) In touch, ridden 2f out, no impression, 5th of 16, 11l behind Syrian (9-3) at Yarmouth 7f 2yo mdn aut (6) gs in Jul.
Chat De Soie (IRE) 100-1 (8-12) Held up, never near leaders, 15th of 17, 20l behind Simenon (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Jul.
Chocolate Cookie (IRE) 8-15fav (8-7) Tracked leaders, pushed along halfway, ridden over 1f out, kept on, not pace to challenge, 3rd of 6, 1 1/2l behind Royal Blade (8-4) at Windsor 5f 2yo mdn aut (4) gd in Jul.
Dancealot Lady (USA) 66-1 (9-0) In touch, outpaced over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 8, 19l behind Transvaal Sky (9-0) at Lingfield 6f 2yo mdn fll (5) pol.
