in touch, pushed along halfway, weakened 3f out
held up in touch, effort on outside 2f out, chased winner over 1f out, no impression final 100 yards
held up in rear, headway to chasing pair just inside final furlong, stayed on
tracked leader to inside final 2f, weakened quickly
led, until headed inside final 2f, kept on same pace
tracked leaders, led going well inside final 2f, ridden clear and in command final 100 yards
in touch until weakened quickly 3f out, soon eased when no chance
chased leaders until weakened quickly over 2f out
held up, effort on outside over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Although not a strong contest, we could see a decent battle here between Strawberry Leaf and Love Affair, and we take the latter to just get home in front, with Winds Of Time and Ghurra others to consider. Love Affair is nothing if not consistent, having won over a mile on soft at Nottingham last month, and aside from a forgettable effort at Newmarket, a couple of decent placed efforts. This is her first try at nine furlongs, but she does have stamina on her dam's side and looks worth chancing to relatively small stakes. Strawberry Leaf will have her supporters after her win at Haydock last time. She should get the trip, though has to contend with different ground here and needs to improve a little again if she is to beat the selection. Winds Of Time gives the others weight and has a bit to prove, but the longer trip should see her to better effect, while Ghurra has not won since her Yarmouth debut last year, but her form in defeat gives her solid claims to another place here, though the ground may not suit. Don't get heavily involved here, but our suggestion is Love Affair.
Winds of Time (IRE) 8-1 (8-11) Held up, headway 4f out, ridden well over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, 6th of 11, 4l behind Nufoos (8-11) at Warwick 7f 3yo lst fll (1) gf in Jun.
Ghurra (USA) 15-2 (9-0) Held up, ridden over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 10, 3l behind Roodeye (9-2) at Doncaster 7f fll hcp (3) gf.
Kryssa 4-1fav (9-9) Pulled hard, raced on outer in touch, chased leading pair 4f out to inside final 2f, weakened 1f out, 6th of 9, 7l behind Marchetta (9-2) at Lingfield 1m 2f fll hcp (5) std.
Nice Tune 33-1 (8-7) Towards rear, never a factor, 11th of 14, 16l behind Beautyandthebeast (8-11) at York 1m 3yo fll lst hcp (1) gf in Jun.
Uig 9-1 (9-4) Made all, set steady pace, quickened over 3f out, ran on strongly, driven out, won at Lingfield 1m 2f fll hcp (3) gd beating Namathej (9-4) by 1 1/2l, 8 ran.
Strawberry Leaf 3-1 (8-8) In touch, went 2nd over 2f out, ridden when edged left and led inside final furlong, ran on, won at Haydock 1m mdn stk (5) gf in Jun beating Muzdaher (8-13) by 1l, 14 ran.
Love Affair (IRE) 5-1 (8-11) Narrow lead, hard pressed from 2f out, kept on well until headed well inside final furlong, 2nd of 6, nk behind Aberdovey (8-8) at Sandown 1m 3yo stk 0-75 (4) gf.
Mythical Charm 25-1 (8-1) Prominent, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out, 9th of 11, 7l behind Effective (9-5) at Goodwood 6f app hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Della Salute 4-1 (9-5) Held up in touch, headway 3f out, chased winner over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 3rd of 11, 2l behind Michaels Pride (9-4) at Bath 1m 2f 3yo fll hcp (5) frm.
