slowly into stride, outpaced in rear, switched right inside final furlong, never on terms
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, 5th, one pace and no impression leaders inside final furlong
soon led, ridden and headed just over 2f out, weakened soon after
led early, soon lost place and in mid-division, never on terms after
chased leaders on outside, ridden and every chance 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
towards rear, headway on outside halfway, challenged 2f out, led well over 1f out, ran on well, driven out final furlong
held up towards rear, headway on outside 2f out, stayed on to chase winner inside final furlong, no impression
behind, some late headway on rail final furlong, never on terms
towards rear, some headway from over 1f out, plugged on inside final furlong never troubled leaders
with leader, led just over 2f out, ridden and headed well over 1f out, weakened quickly and slightly hampered inside final furlong
close up travelling well, smooth headway over 2f out, challenged and every chance 2f out, chased winner over 1f out, no impression when weakened to 3rd inside final furlong
With scope to improve PLUME can score on his second handicap run with Night Affair looking the main threat and Excellerator can be considered after a nice first run back. After winning on just his second start the selection returned this season with a place in a strong looking Newbury handicap. He should come on for the run through both fitness and experience so with just 2lbs added to his mark he should go in off bottom weight. Nigh Affair is also near the bottom of the handicap and won well on his seasonal bow. He handles this track and over his optimum trip should go close now just 3lbs heavier. Excellerator wasn't beaten far in a listed contest on his last run but might be a little high in the weights now introduced to these ranks. Belle Des Airs wasn't beaten far from a pound higher when at this venue two starts ago so is likely to be a leading player but in a tough old finale Plume looks progressive and can improve to score.
What's Up Pussycat (IRE) 9-2 (9-1) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, moderate 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 11, 4 1/2l behind Girouette (9-3) at Curragh 6f fll lst stks hvy in Jul.
Excellerator (IRE) 12-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, ridden approaching final furlong, no extra and edged left well inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 2 3/4l behind Beyond Desire (8-7) at Haydock 6f fll lst stks (1) gf in May.
Belle des Airs (IRE) 9-2 (9-1) Led, ridden and joined over 1f out, headed 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 6, 3 1/2l behind Crown Choice (9-4) at Kempton 7f 4yo hcp 0-95 (3) pol in Apr.
Pusey Street Lady 28-1 (8-7) In touch, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 13th of 16, 5l behind Flipando (9-4) at Epsom Downs 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gf.
Pretty Bonnie 20-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, pushed along and weakened over 1f out, eased inside final furlong, 8th of 9, 13l behind Beyond Desire (8-7) at Haydock 6f fll lst stks (1) gf in May.
Kerrys Requiem (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) Steadied start, held up towards rear, pushed along and outpaced over 2f out, kept on and no impression final furlong, 7th of 13, 8l behind Novellen Lad (9-3) at Haydock 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in May.
Perfect Flight 14-1 (9-3) Raced in rear, never a factor, 8th of 9, 12l behind Definightly (9-4) at Goodwood 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in May.
Seeking Dubai 40-1 (8-7) Pulled hard towards rear, not clear run over 2f out, well beaten over 1f out, 12th of 13, 12l behind Prescription (9-3) at Nottingham 6f fll lst stks (1) gd in May.
Spinning Bailiwick 40-1 (9-3) Went left start, held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, not clear run over 1f out, eased inside final furlong, 13th of 15, 12l behind Anne Of Kiev (8-13) at Windsor 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in May.
Night Affair 4-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders in 4th, pushed along over 2f out, ridden to lead approaching final furlong, kept on towards finish, won at Bath 6f hcp 0-85 (4) fm in May beating Beat The Bell (9-6) by 1 1/4l, 5 ran.
Plume 6-4fav (8-13) Always prominent, disputing lead and every chance from 2f out until no extra and dropped to 3rd final 100 yards, 3rd of 15, 2l behind Miss Zooter (9-0) at Newbury 7f fll hcp (4) gf in May.
