behind, not clear run from 2f out to inside final furlong, stayed on, unlucky
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, not quicken over 1f out, kept on same pace
towards rear, ridden over 3, never on terms, stayed on inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden to chase leader over 1f out, ran on to lead final strides
led, ridden over 2f out, pressed inside final furlong, caught final strides
tracked leader to over 1f out, weakened rapidly
mid-division, not clear run 2f out, no headway over 1f out, soon weakend
chased leaders 2f out, weakened over 1f out
started slowly, in rear, stayed headway on outer from over 1f out, ran on strongly inside final furlong gaining close home
held up, headway and not clear run over 2f out, switch left, effort over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
in touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, eased final furlong
slowly into stride, ridden along in rear, not clear run inside final 2f, kept on inside final furlong, not troubled leaders
Usk Poppy is fancied to atone for her near miss at Newmarket last time and is preferred over Silver Dip and Creative Mind. There may also be more to come from Home Sweet Home, who is a consistent type and can well at fair odds for one of the places. Creative Mind has held her form well this term and, as she has no doubts about the trip or ground, she is shortlisted as a big threat to the selection. She does need to register a career best effort to come out on top this afternoon though. Silver Dip has bits and pieces of form that give her solid claims and, with Barry Hills still firing in the winners this daughter of Gulch should not be underestimated. Nevertheless, Usk Poppy makes a touch more appeal from a betting perspective. The David Elsworth-trained filly has shown a good level of progression and, as she has very little to find to be in the thick of the action, she gets our nomination as a sporting choice in a very tricky race to call.
Oceans Apart 16-1 (8-9) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 13th of 15, 10l behind Dream Theme (8-6) at Goodwood 7f 3yo hcp (2) gf.
Home Sweet Home (IRE) 20-1 (8-11) Led for 1f, with leader, kept on to take 2nd towards finish, no chance with winner, 2nd of 9, 3 1/2l behind Indian Maiden (9-4) at Pontefract 6f lst fll stk (1) gd.
Lunar Express (USA) 16-1 (8-4) Prominent near side, ridden over 2f out, no chance with centre group, 8th of 16, 11l behind Dunelight (9-2) at Ascot 1m 3yo hcp (2) gd in Jul.
Silver Dip 14-1 (9-2) In touch, ridden to challenge 2f out, weakened well inside final furlong, 8th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Ans Bach (9-7) at Sandown 7f 3yo hcp (3) gf in Jul.
Creative Mind (IRE) 8-1 (8-3) Chased leaders, ridden to chase leader over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 15, 3l behind Dream Theme (8-6) at Goodwood 7f 3yo hcp (2) gf.
Rydal Mount (IRE) 20-1 (9-10) In touch, not clear run over 2f out, soon switched right and ridden, stayed on final furlong, 5th of 9, 5l behind Tara Too (9-10) at Goodwood 6f fll hcp (4) gf.
Inaminute (IRE) 11-4 (8-13) Led, headed over 2f out, led again over 1f out, ridden clear, won at Yarmouth 7f 3yo fll hcp (5) gf beating Neardown Beauty (9-7) by 4l, 6 ran.
Usk Poppy 2-1fav (9-11) Broke well, soon lost place, held up in rear, outpaced 3f out, ridden and headway 1f out, edged left and ran on inside final furlong, 3rd of 6, 2 1/2l behind Ginger Spice (9-7) at Newmarket 1m fll hcp (4) gd.
I'm In Love (USA) 14-1 (9-0) Hampered start, held up, never dangerous, 8th of 9, 15l behind Puya (9-4) at Newmarket 7f fll hcp (3) gd.
Lavenham (IRE) 10-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, effort over 2f out, soon weakened, 11th of 12, 12l behind Cape of Luck (9-7) at Newmarket 7f 3yo hcp (4) gf in Jun.
Nightstrike (IRE) 2-1fav (8-13) Raced freely, led, ridden over 2f out, headed inside final 2f, weakened quickly over 1f out, 5th of 6, 14l behind Mujood (9-8) at Folkestone 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gs.
Antigoni (IRE) 7-1 (9-6) Reared start, behind, brief headway 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 8th of 13, 4 1/2l behind James Street (9-2) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Perfect Treasure (IRE) 14-1 (8-13) Slightly outpaced, ridden 4f out, switched right and headway over 2f out, edged left from 1f out, chased winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 6, 1 1/2l behind Mango Music (9-7) at Brighton 6f 3yo hcp (4) frm.
