led, ridden and headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace
chased leaders, driven to challenge on outside well over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, stayed on gamely
tracked leader, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Nonrunner
This is the best race on the card, and we like the look of ASSABIYYA here, who we think can get the better of main dangers Hallingdal and Saturn Girl. The Godolphin filly's been given a mark of 85 after winning on debut at Windsor in impressive style, despite the odd touch of greenness. A daughter of Cape Cross, she doesn't have any fancy entries as yet, but sets a decent standard, albeit it's a step up in grade. Saturn Girl won last time out too, also at Windsor, showing improvement from debut. It's a slight step up in trip and grade, but we think she can handle them. She veered a little from side to side, but still held on, and is entitled to further improvement. A costly purchase, Simon Callaghan's string are in fine form, she's the yard's only runner on the card, and she holds an entry for a Newmarket Heritage Handicap in the autumn. Hallingdal's done better on Polytrack, with her only career win on turf coming on debut nearly two years ago. She's tumbled down the weights, and looks competitive at her current mark of 66, especially as Ryan Clark claims seven pounds. There's little to choose between Richard Hannon's two runners, Fanditha and Ballyalla, but also little to appeal about either also. First time blinkers may bring about some improvement for the former. However, it may not be enough to deny Assabiyya.
Assabiyya (IRE) 5-1 (8-12) Led until approaching halfway, remained handy under pressure over 2f out, soon challenging, driven to lead 1f out, stayed on well, won at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gf beating Laughing Boy (9-3) by 2 1/2l, 12 ran.
Ballyalla 16-1 (9-1) Held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 7, 4l behind Marching Time (9-7) at Salisbury 1m 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Hallingdal (UAE) 6-1 (9-0) Held up in rear, headway over 1f out, soon driven and one pace, 4th of 9, 1l behind Magroom (9-2) at Newbury 1m 1f app hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Full of Nature 16-1 (9-6) Keen, mid-division, ridden and headway 2f out, driven and hung right and stayed on inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 1l behind Some Sunny Day (9-5) at Lingfield 1m 2f flls hcp (0-70) (3yo+) (5) pol.
Fanditha (IRE) 11-1 (9-3) Always in rear, 13th of 14, 14l behind Alsace Lorraine (9-13) at Goodwood 1m 1f fll hcp (2) gd in Jul.
Saturn Girl (IRE) 13-8fav (8-12) Soon led, ridden over 1f out, about 3/4 of a length ahead when hung badly and carried runner up left throughout final furlong, in command towards finish, won at Windsor 1m 3yo mdn (5) gf in Jun beating Rocky's Pride (9-3) by 3/4l, 6 ran.
It's Dubai Dolly 14-1 (9-5) Led, headed 4f out, hampered on rail 3f out, weakened soon after, last of 10, 21l behind Sweet Hollow (8-8) at Kempton 1m 3f 3yo fll hcp 0-80 (4) pol.
